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The Future of Speech Online: Making Transparency Meaningful ([link removed])

Transparency is in high demand in tech policy: Advocates are calling for more information to help fight discrimination and empower users to speak online, researchers are seeking access to data to better understand the online environment, and lawmakers are demanding answers from tech companies at high-profile hearings. Whether people are concerned about online services restricting too much, too little, or not the right speech, everyone seems to agree that more transparency would improve the status quo.

But what do we mean by transparency? What kinds of information do people actually want, and what problems will it help us solve?

The fifth annual Future of Speech Online event, which takes place this week, on December 14-16 from 12-2 pm each day, will tackle these questions and more. Join us for:

an in-depth discussion of what kinds of transparency empower which kinds of users, groups, and communities;

an exploration of the hurdles that stand in the way of independent researcher access to social media data;

a session devoted to how to build a better transparency report;

reflections on the global advocacy campaign around the Santa Clara Principles, and what’s coming next; and

a lively discussion of whether transparency mandates will hold up in court in the U.S., the EU, and around the world.”

Registrants are invited to attend one session, several, or all.

The event will feature remarks from European Parliament Member Patrick Breyer ([link removed]), the Knight Foundation's John Sands ([link removed]), the Charles Koch Institute's Neil Chilson ([link removed]), and CDT's Alexandra Reeve Givens ([link removed]).

A full agenda, as well as registration, speakers, and sponsor information, is available here ([link removed]). We hope to see you there!

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Dates: Tuesday-Thursday, December 14-16, 2021

Times: Sessions will take place each day from noon-2pm ET / 9-11am PT / 6-8pm CET.

Accessibility: If you have access needs or questions, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) in advance of the event.

Questions about the event: Please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions or concerns about the event.

Questions for speakers: To submit questions in advance, please reply to this email or contact us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Questions will be accepted during each event via email or the chat feature.

Hosted by the Center for Democracy & Technology and the Charles Koch Institute, the Future of Speech Online conference is an annual event that brings together policymakers, media, academics, corporations, advocates, and thought leaders to discuss today’s most pressing issues around free speech online. This year’s event will be virtual, with two-hour sessions happening Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, December 14-16. Participants are welcome to join every session, or just a few. 

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