Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence and Freedom of Expression. A Policy Manual

This publication is part of the project “Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence and Freedom of Expression” (#SAIFE). This policy brief was developed with the contributions of an interdisciplinary team of experts from the fields of law, political science, sociology, and engineering. It aims to inform legislators and policymakers of the risks posed by the proliferation of algorithmic content moderation and the need for a more proactive regulatory approach by the states towards the governance of content moderation systems that are deployed by online platforms providing digital infrastructure for public discourse. It highlights an information gap that prevents regulators from evaluating the impact of content moderation on freedom of expression and an accountability gap that arises through the absence of effective redress mechanisms by which users are able to challenge violations of freedom of expression.