Digital Media Law

Rights, Rules, and Regulations in the Age of AI

AvMichael E. Jones

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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From privacy to piracy and free speech to fair use, the digital world has upended legal issues in media and communication. This textbook explores the evolving legal landscape where digital media and AI intersect, offering crucial insights into copyright, data privacy, ethics, and regulatory frameworks shaping the media industry’s future.Covering everything from foundational newsgathering rights to the constraints and protections shaping professional reporting, Digital Media Law addresses the complexities facing today’s media in an era of rapid digital transformation.Readers examine landmark cases, real-world examples, and critical debates that underscore the most pressing issues, including freedom of expression, AI-driven decision-making, privacy concerns, and the legal implications of emerging technologies like deepfakes. The book also delves into the significant ethical failures that have marred media and journalism in the past, offering lessons for today's professionals. As social media redefines the public square, this text examines the regulation of online speech, challenges to mental health, and global differences in speech regulation, highlighting the clash between U.S. free speech values and foreign controls.The book sheds light on the dual role of digital technology in promoting transparency and enhancing audience engagement while presenting new ethical challenges for decision-making. With thematic chapters on First Amendment rights, defamation, copyright and trademarks, and Section 230 of the Community Decency Act, Digital Media Law is structured for both academic and practical use, making it ideal for students, journalists, legal professionals, and media enthusiasts interested in the legal intricacies of the digital age.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-11-13
Mått:152 x 229 x 23 mm
Vikt:658 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:336
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781538196908

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Michael E. Jones, a distinguished professor of sports, entertainment, media, and art law, has dedicated over 35 years to educating the next generation of lawyers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the Law School, University of Massachusetts. His expertise in intellectual property rights, particularly those affecting artists and cultural institutions, has earned him international recognition as a leading scholar and practitioner in the field.

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A conversation that we ought to be having! A timely and much-needed discussion on the legal and ethical concerns revolving around the rapidly changing digital media landscape. As social media platforms, AI, and blockchain technologies are redefining the field of communication and transforming industries, established legal frameworks need to be re-evaluated, revised, and made future-proof. Reinforced by compelling examples and recent legal cases and policy debates, Michael Jones’ ambitious book offers insightful and well-argued reflections and puts forth solutions for navigating uncharted legal challenges posed by the rapid evolution of technology. With its compelling narratives and accessible writing, the book stands to benefit anyone whether you are an academic, policymaker, legal professional, student, or simply just curious.

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List of FiguresPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1: Charting the Digital Media Law LandscapeChapter 2: Voices and Echoes: Balancing Freedom and Control in the Social Media SphereChapter 3: Behind Digital Curtains: Safeguarding Privacy in an Online WorldChapter 4: Content Control: Copyrights and the Future of Digital Distribution Chapter 5: Brand Protection in Pixels: Managing Trademarks and Online IdentitiesChapter 6: Mirrors and Smoke: Defamation and Deception in the Digital WorldChapter 7: Data Protection, National Security, and Hacking: Defending the Digital Frontier Chapter 8: Digital Transactions: Exploring Smart Contracts, Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and the MetaverseChapter 9: Big Data Battles: Antitrust Law in an Age of Tech Giants and Market DominanceChapter 10: The Future of Digital Media Law: Navigating Ethics, AI, and BeyondIndexAbout the Author