Berkman Center for Internet & Society

Distinguished Lecture Series on Computation and Society

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Politics on P2P

A new website, p2p-politics.org, uses P2P technology to promote political discourse.

"Negotiating Peace in Sudan" Session, 10/29, Harvard Law School

From the announcement: "Beyond addressing the current humanitarian crisis in Darfur, how can long-term peace and security be forged in Sudan? Join us for a year-long discussion series exploring Sudan’s interrelated political conflicts and mediation efforts.

Inside the "Next Billion" Forum

Today, a number of CEOs and telecom experts came to Harvard Law School to discuss the future of extending Internet access to the "Next Billion" users.

The Future of VoIP

Next week, the Berkman Center welcomes 30 CEOs and business representatives to Cambridge for a discussion of Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and the future of expanding Internet access.

Listen In: Cyberlaw on the Radio

Recently, several pieces on NPR have highlighted divisive issues in Internet law, copyright, and technology.

Markus Kummer Visits Berkman

Markus Kummer, head of the Working Group on Internet Governance (WGIG) for the World Summit on the Information Society, is visiting the Berkman Center today to talk with students, scholars, technologists and advocates and to lead an informal lunchtime discussion.

Announcing ILaw Eurasia 2004, December 13-17

The iLaw Eurasia Program is a five-day, intensive course designed to expose and introduce 50 advanced policy experts from countries in Eurasia to the critical and emerging information age policy and legal issues shaping the future of the region.

Palfrey at Cornell: Webcast Archive

Berkman Center Executive Director John Palfrey presented the topic "The Problem with the Law in Cyberspace" at 10am, and "The Digital Media Crisis" at 2pm, 10/6 at Cornell University; each talk was be webcast.  Visit this page for more details and a link to the archived webcasts.

Gruter-Berkman Roundtable Reconvenes 10/13: Honest Signaling

Honest Signaling and Other Strategies for Building Reliability and Trust on the Internet October 13, 2004: 1:30 –3:00.

Copyright and Voting

John Palfrey, Executive Director of the Berkman Center, published an op-ed in CNet this morning about a recent ruling against Diebold, Inc.

Forum on Napster's Return -- The Incorporation of Digital Music?

Can Napster, the once revolutionary P2P service, refashion itself as a corporate player in the new digital media marketplace? What does this mean for the future of music, copyright, and creativity? Professor Ronald V.

Landmark Decision in the Diebold Case

Yesterday, a California court issued a decisive victory for a group of pro-active students, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and defenders of fair use everywhere.

Web of Ideas: New Discussion Series with Weinberger Begins 10/6

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the Baker House at 6 pm for the first in a series of discussions, led by David Weinberger, on the effect of the Web on how we understand ourselves and our shared world.

Internet Filtering & the Law

What are the legal implications of limiting access to Internet content? In this paper, the OpenNet Initiative -- a partnership of the Citizen Lab, the University of Cambridge, and the Berkman Center -- finds that governments offer a range of justifications for blocking content, from safeguarding national security to protecting community standards.

Derrick Ashong: Free This CD!

Internet Radio Show on Copyright: Lawrence Lessig

How to Game Google News

Ever wondered why a search on Google News sometimes pulls up articles with unrelated photos? Or why a search for "John Kerry" retrieves headlines like John Kerry Should Spit On Prime Minister... before stories from more conventional news outlets? A new article in the Online Journalism Review compares the methodology of Google News to that of Yahoo.

Internet & Politics: What do you want to know?

The Berkman Center is planning its third Internet and Society conference, Votes, Bits & Bytes, to take a skeptical look at whether the Internet has really changed politics.

Berkman Center Open House: September 22, 7pm, Langdell South

The annual Berkman Center Open House will take place Wednesday, September 22nd at 7pm in the Langdell South Classroom.  The event is designed to recruit student employees and volunteers.  Pizza and beverages will be served.  Please stop by to hear from faculty, research fellows, and students about the stimulating, cutting-edge projects that are available for interested students.