Jeff Kosseff

Jeff Kosseff, cybersecurity law professor and author, discusses legal protections for misinformation, blurred lines between private companies and government, and reasons behind limits on the First Amendment. They explore the origin of 'you can't yell fire in a crowded theater,' fake news origins, Stolen Valor Act, false speech and misinformation, perspectives on crisis communication, and the importance of media literacy.

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.

This week on Rational Security, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were joined by Naval Academy professor and cyberlaw expert Jeff "Two Effs" Kosseff to work through the week's big national security news stories, including:“Dox Populi.” Florida’s state legislature is the latest of several to propose laws requiring individuals involved in certain online activities to reveal their identities to the state. Are these requirements consistent with the First Amendment? What would they mean for civil society where they apply?“Recommend Forward.” The Biden administration has rolled out what some had previewed as a historic new cyber strategy. But it’s left some experts cold, in part because it seems to hinge on future enactments by a cooperative Congress—something that may not be in the cards. How revolutionary is it really?“Forget It, Jake. It’s the Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.” The House select committee on China held its first hearing last week to much fanfare. How much is it a partisan political exercise? And to what degree might it actually steer U.S. policy on China in a better (or worse) direction?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Kosseff, author of 'Liar in a Crowded Theater: Freedom of Speech in a World of Misinformation,' discusses the First Amendment, Section 230, and famous lawsuits on defamation. Topics include anonymity, age verification laws, and the ongoing debate surrounding Section 230.

Jeff Kosseff, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity Law, discusses the First Amendment's protection of false speech, the misconceptions around 'yelling fire in a crowded theater,' and the impact of new technology on misinformation. They also explore the implications of generative AI on the First Amendment and the importance of education in countering propaganda.