
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly news podcast co-created by Techdirt’s Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation’s Ben Whitelaw. Each episode looks at the latest news in online speech, covering issues regarding trust & safety, content moderation, regulation, court rulings, new services & technology, and more.The podcast regularly features expert guests with experience in the trust & safety/online speec... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 90 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In this week’s roundup of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike is joined by Konstantinos Komaitis, Senior Resident Fellow for Global and Democratic Governance at the Digital Forensics Research Lab (DFRLab... more
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:
• My year with a flip phone (Financial Times)
• Claude’s Constitution (Anthropic)
• From the CEO: What’s coming to YouTube i... more
In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:
• UK, Canadian watchdogs press on with probes into Elon Musk's Grok chatbot (Reuters)
• Musk’s xAI limits Grok’s ability to ... more
In this sponsored Spotlight episode of Ctrl-Alt-Speech, host Ben Whitelaw talks to Oversight Board co-chair Paolo Carozza (Professor of Law and Concurrent Professor at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana) and Board member Julie Owono (Executive Dir... more
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A must listen if you care about the Internet or yourself. JK, it is HUGELY important to stay on top of our freedoms and the fragile hold we have on many of them. Ben and Mike give us the inside scoop on AI ,big tech and all that threatens the Internet. You won't regret it.
These guy are smart and fun to listen to and they cover a very important topic that is accessible to a Gen Dial Phone like me. Keep pod casting and I will keep listening.
This Halloween I’ll dress as EU chat control, because there’s nothing scarier.
Thanks Mike and Ben for the inspiration!
This is a must listen podcast for anyone with even a remote interest in online speech and moderation! Mike and Ben bring an invaluable level of expertise in Trust and Safety. They do a wonderful job selecting a broad variety of news stories, and their insights are great! It’s an easy to listen to podcast and great for commutes, the gym, or just around the house.
If there’s one podcast I never miss, it’s Ctrl Alt Speech. Full stop. This is the rare show that consistently hits the perfect balance between sharp analysis, grounded nuance, and just the right amount of snark.
Mike Masnick doesn’t just host the conversation—he elevates it. His insight into the intersections of speech, policy, and technology is unmatched. He connects the dots between court rulings, platform decisions, and global trends in a way that somehow leaves you smarter without ever feel... more
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A weekly podcast that explores the critical intersection of online speech and social media policies, featuring discussions on trust and safety, content moderation, and the impact of technology regulations. Co-created by industry experts, the episodes dive into current news stories with insightful analysis, often highlighting significant developments in trust and safety that affect digital platforms globally. With a focus on expert perspectives, the content aims to inform professionals and enthusiasts alike about the nuances of online discourse, regulatory changes, and the ethical implications surrounding speech in the digital age. Listeners can expect a blend of serious analysis with engaging dialogue that makes complex topics accessible an... more
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