How Law Shapes Online Speech
From Anchor Change with Katie Harbath by Katie Harbath
November 6, 2025 · 48 min · Season 5 · Episode 3
About this episode
Katie Harbath interviews Daphne Keller about the impact of laws on online speech and content moderation.
In this episode of Anchor Change, I talk with Daphne Keller, Director of Platform Regulation at Stanford and former Google attorney, about how laws shape what we can say—and see—online. We unpack how evolving regulations influence content moderation, the growing role of AI in shaping speech policies, and the challenges of balancing free expression with safety in a global context. Daphne shares what she’s learned from years at the front lines of platform policy, clarifying common misconceptions and revealing where law, technology, and ethics collide. This conversation offers a grounded look at the future of online speech—from transparency rules to child safety laws—and how tech companies can navigate these tensions with integrity. You can find more about Daphne’s work here . Her piece in Lawfare, which we discussed, is titled “ The Rise of the Compliant Speech Platform .” Anchor Change with Katie Harbath is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit anchorchange.substack.com/subscribe
People in this episode
Host: Katie Harbath
Guest: Daphne Keller
Topics covered
- online speech
- content moderation
- AI in speech policies
- free expression
- safety regulations
- platform policy
Keywords
- online speech
- content moderation
- AI
- free expression
- safety laws
- platform regulation
- Daphne Keller
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Stanford, Google
Books & works: The Rise of the Compliant Speech Platform
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