Florida International University presents this debate exploring the controversial topic of whether governments should regulate social media platforms like TikTok, citing concerns about privacy, national security, and data sovereignty. The discussion will consider the broader implications of digital regulation and the balance between security and freedom in the digital age.

Speakers

Ramya Krishnan
Senior Staff Attorney, Knight First Amendment Institute
Her litigation focuses on issues related to government transparency, protest, privacy, and social media. Krishnan leads the Knight Institute’s litigation in Zuckerman v. Meta Platforms Inc., which asks the court to recognize that Section 230 protects the development of tools that empower social media users to control what they see online.

Kevin Frazier
Assistant Professor, St. Thomas University College of Law; Senior research fellow, University of Texas at Austin Constitutional Studies Program
Professor Frazier explores the intersection of law and emerging technology in articles published in prominent law reviews, such as the Tennessee Law Review, as well as in essays featured on Lawfare, the Yale Notice and Comment blog, and the Regulatory Review.

Aram A. Gavoor
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, George Washington Law School
Aram A. Gavoor is an internationally recognized public law scholar with a focus on regulation, technology, and national security. His scholarship has been cited by the Supreme Court of the United States. In his prior career as a public servant, he held high ranking positions in the U.S. Department of Justice and The White House across multiple presidential administrations.

Please join us!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Earlene and Albert Dotson Pavilion (MARC 290)
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Florida International University
11200 SW 8 St., Miami, FL 33199

Food and refreshments will be provided.
Students will require their OneCard for entry.

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in this event or to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or ocrca@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodations or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least two weeks prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.