Topics in Policy Analysis (Half Term): Extremism, Social Platforms & Content Moderation

This course covers ethical, legal, and normative debates surrounding content moderation and governance on social platforms. Topics include legal foundations such as CDA Section 230/"platform immunity"; the role of algorithms and curation in ranking content; the promise of labeling, fact-checking, and other interventions designed to counter misinformation; and case studies, such as Facebook's Oversight Board. Students debate hypothetical solutions and write policy briefs.