Michael Posner

Professor of Ethics and Finance at NYU Stern School of Business and founding director of the Center for Business and Human Rights at Stern.

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Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 12min

Regulating Social Media — Is it Lawful, Feasible, and Desirable? (NYU Law Forum)

Daphne Keller, a leading voice on platform regulation from Stanford Law School, teams up with Michael Posner, a professor known for his expertise in business ethics at NYU. They delve into the urgent need for social media regulation to combat disinformation and protect democracy. The discussion covers the balance between free speech and community responsibility and explores the impact of social media on polarization. They also examine the challenges of reforming laws like Section 230 while addressing corporate interests and user rights.

Dec 23, 2024 • 52min

Lawfare Daily: Accountability for Abu Ghraib

Michael Posner, a Professor at NYU and former Assistant Secretary of State, discusses the groundbreaking verdict in the Al-Shimari v. CACI case. He explores the implications of holding government contractors accountable for torture at Abu Ghraib and examines the challenges faced in seeking justice under the Alien Tort Statute. The conversation delves into the psychological and ethical issues surrounding enhanced interrogation techniques and highlights the ongoing struggle for corporate responsibility in human rights violations.