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Susan Benesch is a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, where she directs the Dangerous Speech Project. This independent research initiative explores how certain types of online speech can inspire violence and examines methods for preventing harmful speech without infringing on freedom of expression. Benesch's research focuses on the intersections of technology, law, and ethics, particularly in regards to internet governance. She is a trained human rights lawyer and has taught at American University as an adjunct professor. Through her work, she has contributed to numerous discussions surrounding online content moderation, hate speech, and disinformation, advocating for a balanced approach to free speech while addressing the dangers posed by incendiary rhetoric in political discourse.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).