LAWW819-51 International Law & Digital Technologies

This course will examine the relationship between international law and digital technologies from a critical international law perspective. This course will deal with several topics at the intersection between international law and digital technology, including: (1) international digital governance; (2) state responsibility and cyber operations; (3) content moderation and international human rights; (4) extremist content and hate speech in online platforms; (5) online political microtargeting and data protection; and (6) technological experimentation and vulnerable communities. Upon completing this course, students will have a nuanced understanding of digital technologies? challenges to international law and legal order. Second, students will develop research and writing skills on the intersection between international law and digital technologies. (Credits may be applied towards the International Law Practice concentration.)