Algorithmic Amplification and Defamation: Legal and Ethical Implications for Digital Platforms

Introduction Today, algorithms dictate what information users see on various social media and other Internet outlets. Such optimizations, aimed at increasing user interaction, cause negative externalities like disinformation is content that harms someone’s or an organization’s reputation. As this becomes the case, the following legal and ethical questions become relevant to platform accountability, negligence, and […]

Harmonizing Creativity and Copyright: Navigating the Landscape of Music Remixes and User-Generated Content

Introduction A remix in music is attributed to a piece of composition that has been altered and customised from the original piece by adding, eliminating, enlarging certain segments of the music or tune. Today, remixes and mash ups for various songs are a medium to the innovation and creative expression of the artist. With artists […]