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Reconsidering the Merits of a Federal Data Privacy Law

Jan. 16, 2024—By Rachel Davis Americans have expressed growing concerns about the extent of data collection, with many feeling that the security of their information has diminished over time.[1] These concerns are well-founded. The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in major sectors of the economy—banking, healthcare, commerce, education—has exacerbated the need for robust data privacy protections...

The End of an Era: The Uncertain Future of Section 230 Immunity for Social Media Platforms

Nov. 28, 2023—Lillian H. Rucker | 26 Vand. J. Ent. & Tech. L. 241 (2023) Major social media platforms (SMPs), such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, have become the primary means of communication for billions of people worldwide. They are the largest modern news distributors and the primary curators of online public discourse. However, the expanding influence...

“Wi-Fi on Wheels”: Shrinking the Homework Gap

Nov. 17, 2023—In Madeline Strasser's ('25) new blog post, read about the Federal Communications Commission's new plan to close the homework gap and its potential impact. The agency recently announced that it will allow E-Rate funds to be used for providing Wi-Fi on school buses starting in funding year 2024, with the expansion estimated to benefit millions of students, particularly in rural areas, who have long commutes on school buses every day.