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Elon Musk vs. Brazil's Supreme Court

The Legal and Political Implications of Regulating Fake News

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
12:00 PM (Pacific Time)Webinar

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A recent showdown between Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes led to X (formerly known as Twitter) being blocked in Brazil for more than a month. The feud highlights vital questions about the appropriate balance between protecting freedom of speech and combatting disinformation.

Speaker:

David Nemer, Department of Media Studies, University of Virginia


Sponsor(s): Center for Brazilian Studies, Latin American Institute