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New PEN America White Paper: The Human Spark That Drives Creativity Must be Safeguarded As Potential Threats Loom from Artificial Intelligence

Press ReleaseJuly 31, 2023

“Generative AI and automated tools represent a sea change in how artists, journalists, and writers create, interact with, and disseminate content, and how the public understands and consumes it.… More

Shouting into the Void: Why Reporting Abuse to Social Media Platforms Is So Hard and How to Fix It

ReportJune 28, 2023

The technology companies that run social media platforms, where so much of online abuse plays out, are failing to protect and support their users. More

As Twitter Dismantles Safeguards, Onus Shifts to Users to Prevent the Spread of Disinformation

Press ReleaseApril 21, 2023

"With Twitter having dismantled safeguards against the spread of disinformation and impersonation, a heavy onus now shifts to users to bring a discerning eye to the platform, taking everything… More

PEN America Condemns Montana Bill Banning TIkTok as a Risk to Free Expression Online

Press ReleaseApril 17, 2023

“Banning TikTok deprives all Montanans of a platform they use to access news, share creative endeavors, and grow their businesses, and creates a significant risk of continued government incursion… More

PEN America: Meta Decision Lifting Trump Suspension To Hinge on How New Guardrails are Implemented and Enforced

Press ReleaseJanuary 26, 2023

“Meta’s decision to end its suspension of former President Trump from its platforms appears to be based on a reasoned weighing of current threats and the value of public… More

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Russian Social Media Platform Threatens Free Expression

By: Polina Sadovskaya | December 20, 2021

The acquisition of Russia’s most popular social network by a close ally of President Vladimir Putin puts another nail in the coffin for free expression in the country. More

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The MagicianJacob Weisberg and Deborah NeedlemanThursday, February 3, 2022 | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm ET
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PEN America Welcomes Introduction of Platform Accountability and Transparency Act

Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2021

Senators Chris Coons, Amy Klobuchar, and Rob Portman yesterday introduced the Platform Accountability and Transparency Act, which would shine a light on the inner workings of big tech platforms… More

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[VIRTUAL] Free Speech Live!: News on Social Media: Do’s and Don’ts for Young People

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm ET
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Shielding Users From Online Abuse: A Free Speech-Conscious Approach to Fighting Harassment

BlogJune 23, 2021

There's no reason why social media platforms can't create a shield that treats online abuse like toxic spam, filtering it out and quarantining it for review. More

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