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Let The Sunshine In: Crafting Constitutional Transparency Regulations For Content Moderation, Caitlin Ring Carlson

Seattle University Law Review

In response to public concern about the impact of social media, legislators in some U.S. states have developed laws to regulate the process of content moderation. Many include mandatory transparency and disclosure requirements, some of which courts have already deemed an unconstitutional infringement on social media platforms’ right to free expression. This article explores the parameters for crafting constitutional social media transparency regulations using existing U.S. media policy and insights from recent legal challenges. The resulting analysis identifies content neutral transparency requirements that mandate the disclosure of purely factual, non-controversial information as those most likely to withstand judicial scrutiny. Specifically, …

This Is Not A Game: The Addictive Allure Of Digital Companions, Nizan Geslevich Packin, Karni Chagal-Feferkorn

Seattle University Law Review

Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents have become an inescapable part of modern childhood, reshaping education, leisure activities, entertainment, and social interaction. From AI-powered tutors that adapt to individual learning styles to emotionally responsive chatbots that simulate human companionship, these systems promise unprecedented personalization, cognitive stimulation, and social support. However, these benefits mask significant risks that remain unregulated and inadequately addressed.

Although adults are also susceptible to forming deep emotional bonds with AI companions—often trusting them as if they possessed genuine understanding and empathy—children are particularly vulnerable. Their misplaced trust can more severely distort social development, weaken critical thinking, and foster unhealthy …

Recent Case Decisions

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Sovereign Lands, Brent D. Chicken, Tanner M. Boyzuick

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West Virginia, Andrew S. Graham

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Virginia, Zachary H. Barrett, Kizito Aidam

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Utah, Alan M. White

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Texas, Matt Schlensker

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Tennessee, Westley A. Ketron

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Pennsylvania, Nathaniel I. Holland

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Oklahoma, Matt Schlensker, Sandra Fraley

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Ohio, Tim Mckeen, Melissa Grimes

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North Dakota, William J. Black

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New York, Delainey Banks

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New Mexico, Blake C. Jones

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Nevada, Grace E. George

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Nebraska, Sarah Trainer

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Montana, Kathleen R. Begley

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Missouri, Douglas J. Crouse

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Michigan, M. Vafa Barissi, Delainey Banks

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Maryland, Tia L. Churchfield

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Louisiana, Jim Tartaglia

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Kentucky, Kathleen R. Begley

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Kansas, Steven Rhodes, Sarah Trainer

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Illinois, Delainey Banks, Madison Pemberton

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Colorado, David R. Little, Diana S. Prulhiere

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Arkansas, Andreah Riedel

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Alaska, Steven A. Rhodes, Zachary H. Barrett, Kizito Aidam

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Editor's Introduction & Front Pages, Alexandra Jury

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Infrastructure, Equity And Climate Change: The Promise Of The Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act (Iija), Dante R. Gurule

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