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Daphne Keller @daphnek.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Wow. Alabama's new settlement with TikTok has *so* much in common with the Meta settlement. It also tries to extend the rules to other companies, and it's the same list: Meta, TikTok, Snap, YouTube and NEW competitors who come along and get big in the future. www.alabamaag.gov/wp-content/u...

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ashkhen @ashkhen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I work a lot, I forget to eat, I am nicer when I’m not hungry

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Mike Masnick @masnick.com · 21/09/2026

So @dwillner.bsky.social & I took some of our discussion thread from Bluesky last week regarding the "sexy apocalypse" predictions from the EA-aligned "AI Safety" folks, and wrote an article from the perspective (Dave's) of those who do *real* risk mitigation work. The apocalypse will not be sexy.

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 18/09/2026

🚨 A recent post from President Trump raises serious questions about freedom of speech and press freedom in the U.S. ⬇️

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Daphne Keller @daphnek.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Age assurance is Flock cameras for the Internet.

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Daphne Keller @daphnek.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Some developments about amplification of online speech and the law: (1) Apparently the European Court of Human Rights held that widespread amplification of speech on TikTok made it more justified, and not a free expression rights violation, for the Georgian government to suppress speech.

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Algorithmic Amplification and Digital Public Order under Article 10 of the ECHR: The case of Miladze v Georgia - Global Freedom of Expression

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to advance understanding of the international and national norms and institutions that best protect the free flow of information and expression in an inter-...

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 03/08/2026

The FCC faces more than 153,000 comments urging it to drop its call for early license renewals for ABC stations. At @washingtonexaminer.bsky.social, @ashkhen.bsky.social and @aclu.org's Jenna Leventoff argue the First Amendment protects against this exact kind of regulatory pressure.

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 29/07/2026

🚨 The Future of Free Speech, @aclu.org, @knightcolumbia.org, and @ncacensorship.bsky.social have submitted comments to the FCC urging it to drop its call for Disney's ABC Stations to renew their broadcast licenses early ⬇️ ⬇️

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Dustin Volz @dustinvolz.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The Trump administration issued subpoenas on Friday to several journalists for The New York Times, after the news outlet reported this week on security concerns involving President Trump’s new Qatari-donated Air Force One. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/b...

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Times Journalists Subpoenaed as Trump Escalates Pressure on Media

The Justice Department is seeking to compel testimony from reporters who wrote about the new Air Force One. The Times called the move a “brazen act.”

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 03/07/2026

The price of speaking freely is rising. Regulatory pressure, funding freezes, and deportation threats @ashkhen.bsky.social calls a "First Amendment tax"—raising the cost of free expression through fear of costly legal and political battles.

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Daphne Keller @daphnek.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

OMG this episode title

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 08/06/2026

The FCC is considering warning labels for TV content involving gender identity. In USA Today, @angelelatham.bsky.social cites @ashkhen.bsky.social’s filing to the FCC, which argues that this proposal allows the government to stigmatize certain viewpoints through labeling schemes ⬇️

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 30/04/2026

🚨 Today, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering The GUARD Act, a bill aimed at restricting AI chatbots for minors. @ashkhen.bsky.social, Senior Legal Fellow at The Future of Free Speech, has issued the following statement in response ⬇️ 🧵

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Lawfare @lawfaremedia.org · 14/04/2026

On Lawfare Daily, @klonick.bsky.social interviewed @ronanfarrow.bsky.social and Andrew Marantz about their @newyorker.com article on Sam Altman, the products he's building at OpenAI, and how he's selling them to investors and the public, and also to regulators and world leaders. youtu.be/O2GNrY63_2c

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Mike Masnick @masnick.com · 26/03/2026

It's okay to hate Meta and wish for its collapse and failure. But the two jury verdicts this week are not the vehicle for that. They're going to have widespread impact across the internet, and will do real damage to every other internet service.

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TechFreedom @techfreedom.org · 23/03/2026

New Tech Policy podcast! Host @corbinkbarthold.bsky.social speaks at State of the Net with @joellthayer.bsky.social (Digital Progress Institute), @ashkhen.bsky.social (@futurefreespeech.org) and Luke Hogg (FAI). They discuss how the First Amendment should work in a world of algorithms and AI.

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 16/03/2026

This weekend, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned broadcasters that running what he calls “hoaxes and news distortions” about the Iran war could jeopardize their broadcast licenses. But the First Amendment doesn't have a "fake news" exemption, and it never has, @ashkhen.bsky.social writes.

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Kate Klonick @klonick.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Thrilled to publish my latest article BAN COOKIE BANNERS: A CASE STUDY IN TECH REGULATION with the Harv. J. of Law & Tech! A cri de cœur to end this worse-than-useless regulatory compliance regime and let something that actually protects users take its place. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... 1/

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Ban Cookie Banners: A Case Study in Tech Regulation

Few experiences on the modern internet are as universally reviled as the cookie banner. They clutter websites with pop-ups, interrupt user flow, make informatio

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 25/02/2026

Should your favorite influencer have to weigh in on the latest political controversy, even when they don't make political content? If we demand speech on command, @ashkhen.bsky.social explores what that means for our free speech culture.

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Kate Klonick @klonick.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Sharing this *excellent* explainer by @lawfaremedia.org 's Isabel Arroyo on the current stage of digital age assurance definitions and laws. Bookmark it, it's a fabulous resource: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/to-r...

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To Read This, Please Upload Photo ID

A primer on digital age assurance methods and a survey of the laws—both enacted and proposed—requiring them.

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 23/01/2026

Can the NFL really claim "neutrality" if it prevents players from expressing strong opinions while taking overt political stances on other issues? Given its immense cultural power and influence, @ashkhen.bsky.social argues that the NFL should do better if it wants to reflect American values.

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The NFL Is A Speech Referee (And Not A Good One)

The NFL can't claim "neutrality" when it endorses certain political messages over others.

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 08/02/2026

When I wrote Section 230 I did so knowing it would be critical for protecting free speech online. 30 years later and it’s one of the last things standing in the way of Republican censorship of the internet. Here’s to many more years of defending this vital safeguard of free speech.

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ashkhen @ashkhen.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Some thoughts from me in techdirt about Rand Paul’s journey to the wrong policy conclusion

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 05/01/2026

Free speech advocates had a busy 2025, to say the least. But more battles are ahead. @ashkhen.bsky.social spoke with the Tallahassee Democrat about key First Amendment fights to expect in 2026— from proposed algorithm regulations to the speech rights of non-citizen students.

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Kate Klonick @klonick.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

COMING SOON: New Australian social media law ban for everyone under 33.

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Mike Masnick @masnick.com · 03/12/2025

Hey folks: this morning we're launching a monthlong fundraiser for @techdirt.com. Over the last year, we've been steadfast in not self-censoring, not capitulating, not sanewashing bullshit. But that's come at a cost. And we need help: rtb.techdirt.com/products/fri...

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 19/11/2025

🇺🇸vs.🇪🇺: An energy company sued an advocacy organization in a U.S. court over pipeline protests. Now, the advocacy org is taking its claims to an EU court, alleging that the company launched a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) against them.

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TechFreedom @techfreedom.org · 03/11/2025

She’s back! On the latest Tech Policy Podcast, former host Ashkhen Kazaryan (@ashkhen.bsky.social) of @futurefreespeech.org returns for a wide-ranging discussion about powerful algorithms, attacks on Section 230, and much, much more. podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/422...

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Center for Democracy & Technology @cdt.org · 15/10/2025

Tech Prom 2025 is around the corner— we’re highlighting some of the many voices that make the evening so memorable, including Future of Free Speech’s @ashkhen.bsky.social and Microsoft’s Chris Calabrese. 📍 The LINE DC 🗓️ Oct 23 | 6–10 PM cdt.org/event/2025-t...

Graphic including the quote from Future of Free Speech's Ashkhen Kazaryan "Tech Prom is one of the few events that brings together brilliant and passionate leaders across tech, law, and policy. And the desserts are always great."

Future of Free Speech's Ashkhen Kazaryan on the right hand side in a red dress.

Graphic including the quote from Microsoft's Chris Calebrese with the quote "I look forward to Tech Prom every year. Spaces like this-where advocacy, innovation, and community interest - are so essential to shaping tech for good."

Microsoft staff gathered around a table at CDT's 2024 Tech Prom.

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Center for Democracy & Technology @cdt.org · 10/10/2025

As part of this year’s #FOSO2025 conference, don’t miss @ashkhen.bsky.social, India McKinney, @rude1.blacksky.team & Ryan Carroll as they unpack Section 230’s misunderstood legacy and its role in protecting users worldwide. 10/28 @ 1pm ET: standtogether.swoogo...

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Center for Democracy & Technology @cdt.org · 10/10/2025

Free expression online faces new challenges—from AI to government pressure on platforms. At this year’s #FutureOfSpeechOnline 2025, experts will explore what’s at stake for speech in the digital age. 🗓️ Oct 28 & 29 | 🕛 12–3pm ET 🎟️ standtogether.swoogo...

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 09/10/2025

At a panel hosted by the American Enterprise Institute, @ashkhen.bsky.social said normalizing jawboning sends a dangerous message to younger generations. 🔗 Watch the full panel here: aei.org/events/policing-the-public-interest-and-broadcast-content-at-todays-fcc

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 09/10/2025

The Trump administration and the FCC have ramped up threats to broadcasters and media outlets. How does Jimmy Kimmel's suspension impact free speech in America going forward?

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 03/10/2025

How can we use surveys to promote a culture of free speech? @ashkhen.bsky.social talks to @glukianoff.bsky.social and Kevin Goldberg in a panel sponsored by @thefireorg.bsky.social and @1stforall.bsky.social. #FreeSpeechSummit2025

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 25/09/2025

🤔 Section 230? Algorithmic Curation? What do these buzzwords have to do with free expression? In our first Policy Paper Series report, @ashkhen.bsky.social explores how the First Amendment and federal law protect how platforms curate your feed, and why you should care.

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 24/09/2025

@ashkhen.bsky.social explains how both scenarios mean fewer controls for users and likely more online censorship in a new Policy Paper and Bedrock Principle post. 🔗 Bedrock Principle: www.bedrockprinciple.com/p/why-you-sh...

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Why You Should Care about Algorithms, Free Speech, and Section 230

"I built this algo brick by brick" is more than just a comedic online expression.

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 19/09/2025

When the FCC pressured ABC into pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live! off air, they weren’t just threatening speech. @ashkhen.bsky.social said they were sending a message to younger generations that the First Amendment isn’t invincible.

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ashkhen @ashkhen.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

We all yelled into a void about AG Bondi’s hate speech comments. Here are some thoughts and First Amendment doctrine to back them up www.bedrockprinciple.com/p/the-first-...

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The First Amendment Was Built for Moments Like This

Attorney General Pam Bondi's recent comments on hate speech highlight the danger of letting government decide which words cross the line.

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Daphne Keller @daphnek.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

If you haven’t had time to follow the Internet crackdown and subsequent violent upheaval of govt in Nepal, here’s a recap. In addition to being an awful story about real people’s lives, it’s also an amazing microcosm or synechdoche or something for the bigger picture.

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 25/08/2025

🚨 The Trump administration has signed an executive order to prosecute individuals who burn the American flag. Read our statement from Senior Legal Fellow @ashkhen.bsky.social:

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 18/07/2025

California is trying to pass a law that seeks to regulate social media platforms’ algorithms as “conduct." @ashkhen.bsky.social explains why that would be a disaster.

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ashkhen @ashkhen.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Hello from Pride in NYC❤️If you have a minute pls read why 1A is so important!!

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 06/06/2025

Catch @ashkhen.bsky.social's full interview here: underthedesknews.substack.com/p/ai-and-1a-...

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AI and 1A - What Speech Gets Censored

A recording from V Spehar's live video

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 06/06/2025

What if Americans lose their cultural commitment to protecting even the most unpopular forms of speech? @ashkhen.bsky.social explains on @underthedesknews.bsky.social

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 30/05/2025

President Trump signed the “TAKE IT DOWN Act,” the first federal law targeting nonconsensual intimate images, including AI deepfakes. @ashkhen.bsky.social and Ashley Haek recently raised free speech concerns over its broad enforcement powers.

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The Road to Enforcement Chaos: The Hidden Dangers of the TAKE IT DOWN Act

Why the well-intentioned deepfake "revenge porn" law risks muzzling online speech.

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