Truth, Trust & Technology: A Policy Dialogue on Online Speech Regulation
Ikigai Law and the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) invite you to join a policy dialogue that brings together lawmakers, technologists, journalists, academics, and policy leaders to explore the constitutional boundaries, practical challenges, and real-world alternatives to regulating online speech.
As misinformation and hate speech increasingly shape public debate, governments around the world are experimenting with new laws, policies, and frameworks to respond. Truth, Trust & Technology will unpack the constitutional boundaries and practical realities of regulating speech in the digital era with Karnataka’s proposed laws at the heart of the conversation
Hear from leading voices shaping India’s technology policy as they examine how governments can tackle misinformation and hate speech without compromising free speech online.
Program Highlights:
Panel I - Regulating Speech in Karnataka: A Constitutional Tug of War: This panel will examine Karnataka’s role in regulating online speech and the constitutional questions that arise in doing so. It will explore the legal principles and limits governing state-level speech regulation, how these intersect with national laws, and what recent state initiatives, such as Karnataka’s proposed bills — reveal about the balance between free expression, federal power, and online governance.
Panel II - Tackling Misinformation in Practice: Risks, Responsibilities, and Alternatives: This discussion will focus on the real-world challenges of addressing misinformation and hate speech online. Panelists will unpack the risks and responsibilities faced by governments, platforms, and civil society, and explore practical, non-legislative solutions that states can adopt to build safer and more trustworthy online spaces.
Who Should Attend: The dialogue is designed for policy professionals, creators, journalists, lawyers, academics, technologists, founders, and anyone else interested in exploring the intersection of free speech, regulation, and technology.
We look forward to hosting you for the evening.
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