Free Speech in the Age of Algorithms
Abstract
Online hate has increased while public conversation has expanded due to digital connectivity. This contrasts the laws governing hate speech online in the UK, Canada, and India. Canada strikes a compromise between equality and expression, India permits modest limits but issues with uneven enforcement, and the UK makes threatening or nasty online behavior illegal. Uncertain definitions, inconsistent enforcement, algorithmic dissemination, and the possibility of excessive censoring are some of the main obstacles. A harm-reduction model based on rights is put forth.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Freedom of Expression and Defamation
Law
Rights
and Freedoms
Digitalization
and Regulation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- IGI Global eBooks
- Pages
- 271–296
- Publication date
- 13 March 2026
- Language
- NG
- Document type
- Book chapter