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Viral Hate: Containing Its Spread on the Internet

Wednesday, June 26, 201312:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST
ITIF1101 K Street NWSuite 610A Washington District Of Columbia, 20005

Event Summary

The Internet provides a powerful platform for individuals to engage in free speech, but some extremists regularly go online, often anonymously, to spread bigotry, engage in cyber-bullying, and encourage violence. In their new book, Viral Hate: Containing Its Spread on the Internet, Abraham Foxman and Christopher Wolf argue that online hate speech is a serious threat that needs to be addressed and discuss the merits of a range of responses including through the law, counter-speech, and intervention by intermediaries.

Please join ITIF for a presentation from co-author Christopher Wolf. This will be followed by a panel discussion on the importance of combating hate speech and the means available to do so. Lunch will be provided.

Speakers

Christopher
Christopher Wolf
Partner
Hogan Lovells LLP
Presenter
Daniel
Daniel Castro@castrotech
Vice President and Director, Center for Data Innovation
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Respondent
Leslie
Leslie Harris
President
Center for Democracy & Technology
Respondent
Adam
Adam Thierer@AdamThierer
Resident Senior Fellow, Technology and Innovation
R Street Institute
Respondent
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