
Toward a Better Internet
Could a civic-minded digital media emerge as a counterweight to the current platform-dominated internet, where algorithms help spread mis- and disinformation, echo chambers cabin our online interactions, and tech giants dominate over a wide range of economic and expressive activities?
This blog channel explores the possibility of building a better internet, one that facilitates public discourse, respects individual privacy, and fosters democratic processes.
-
Deep Dive: Toward a Better Internet
Discovery Logic: Making friends while finding gems
Curation, review, recommendation, discussion, and user identity characterize these social networks
By Mike Sugarman -
Quick Take: Toward a Better Internet
Institute Litigation Director Calls for Research into the “New Physics” of Public Discourse
Arcane algorithms must be brought to light to grapple with little-understood impacts on elections, media, and society
By A. Adam Glenn -
Quick Take: Toward a Better Internet
On Panel, Institute Attorney Warns of Legal Obstacles to Public-Interest Research on Internet Platforms
Krishnan points to Knight Institute's “safe harbor” proposal and just-released policy paper
By A. Adam Glenn -
Quick Take: Toward a Better Internet
When Social Media Regulation Meets the First Amendment
Knight Institute director, in Decoder podcast appearance, calls on courts to reject all-or-nothing First Amendment claims by states, social media companies
By A. Adam Glenn -
-
Deep Dive: Toward a Better Internet
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Facebook?
Start with Congress enabling more research and journalism focused on social media platforms
By Ramya Krishnan & Alex Abdo -
Deep Dive: Toward a Better Internet
Facebook Banned Me for Life Because I Help People Use It Less
Facebook is increasingly using its terms of service to crush not only research but also tools that give users more control over their data and platform experience
By Louis Barclay -
Quick Take: Toward a Better Internet
Institute Litigation Director Troubled Over Future of Research on Facebook
Knight Institute believes platform is trying to silence independent research into its ad-related practices
By A. Adam Glenn -
Quick Take: Toward a Better Internet
Is the First Amendment Up to the Task in the Digital Age?
Knight Institute Director Jameel Jaffer on the future of free speech amid threats from private actors
By Ashwin Pillai
Blog series

Deep Dive
Rereading the First Amendment
Exposing the false assumptions that underlie contemporary First Amendment debates
Learn MoreResearch

Essays and Scholarship
Privacy, Autonomy, and the Dissolution of Markets
Pathways from platform capitalism
Learn MoreAdvocacy

Advocacy Project
Knight Institute, Scholars Advise SEC That Proposed Climate Rules Do Not Raise First Amendment Concerns
Leading First Amendment scholars sign onto Knight Institute letter addressing constitutionality of new rules
Learn MoreLitigation

Amicus Brief
NetChoice, LLC v. Paxton
Fifth Circuit case challenging new laws regulating social media platforms
Learn More