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IP: Cyberspace Policy Institute Seminar
From: Dave Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>
Date: Mon, 09 Feb 1998 15:42:38 -0500
---------------------------------------------------------------- 1997-98 "Third Tuesdays" Seminar Series Supported in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Networking and Communications Research and Infrastructure in cooperation with the George Washington University Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Tuesday, February 17, 1998 4-6 p.m. Room 405 Marvin Center, 21st & H St. NW, Washington, DC TITLE: Cyber-Labels: For Better or For Worse? SPEAKERS: JIM MILLER, World Wide Web Consortium BARRY STEINHARDT, The Electronic Frontier Foundation There is an ongoing debate as to whether the use of labels for Web sites does more good than harm. Advocates of systems such as PICS (Platform for Internet Content Selection) say that these empower end-users to access only the content they deem suitable for themselves, their families, or employees. Opponents say that these systems can be used by oppressive states (or employers) to infringe upon the liberties of Internet users. Two individuals who have been central in this debate will argue the issue and answer audience questions at this event. ---------------------------------------------------------------- For more information please visit our web site at http://www.seas.gwu.edu/seas/institutes/cpi/ACTIVITIES/SEMINARS/ or call (202) 994-5512 ----------------------------------------------------------------
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