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TikTok, Freedom, and the First Amendment with Jeff Kosseff

Mar 7, 2023

Jeff Kosseff, associate professor of cybersecurity law and author of "The United States of Anonymous," joins the discussion on the implications of new bills targeting online speech and their potential conflicts with the First Amendment. He addresses the GOP's renewed push against Big Tech, particularly relating to issues like abortion and transgender rights. The conversation also delves into the balance needed between protecting anonymity and ensuring freedom of expression in our polarized digital landscape.

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Jeff Kosseff

Highlights

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03:54

The Conservative Agenda to Eradicate Transgender People

04:15

Intro

4min

Cultural Insights and Corporate Shifts

25min

Attacks on Big Tech and Freedom of Speech

4min

Navigating Anonymity and Rights in a Polarized Climate

23min

Navigating Free Speech and Misinformation in the Digital Age

3min

Navigating Cyber Operations and Online Speech Threats

4min

The Power of Paternal Bonds

9min

Kara and Scott talk big earnings at Salesforce, Amazon's HQ2 construction pause, and more executive departures at Apple. Also, TikTok ban bills are moving ahead, amid renewed GOP attacks on Big Tech. Plus, we’re joined by Friend of Pivot Jeff Kosseff to discuss how new bills aimed at online speech could challenge the First Amendment.

You can find Jeff on Twitter at @jkosseff and you can preorder his book here.

Hear Kara’s interview with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff here.

You can read the Wall Street Journal Scott mentions in Wins and Fails here.

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