Publications

Research outputs from the Center take a variety of forms, including scholarly articles, book chapters, and blog posts. The Berkman Klein Publication Series features a selected collection of open-access work from faculty, staff, fellows, and other members of the BKC community on matters related to the Internet, law, and society. Additional scholarship and commentary is available in DASH, SSRN, the BKC Medium collection, and on our Community page. 

The views expressed in these publications are those of the authors alone and do not reflect those of Harvard University or the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.

White Paper: Interventions for Online Harassment of Journalists

This white paper by Molly Cinnamon aims to help address the problem of online harassment of journalists by identifying priority areas in need of technological, financial, and…

Jul 31, 2024
White Paper: Interventions for Online Harassment of Journalists

Vectors of AI Governance

This article juxtaposes proposed legislation in the US and EU for regulating AI and reflects on the future direction of AI governance.

Jun 22, 2023
Vectors of AI Governance

Accountability Infrastructure

A white paper that builds upon the history of public health for addressing the systemic harms of online platforms.

Jun 12, 2023
Accountability Infrastructure

Towards Responsible Quantum Technology

The expected societal impact of quantum technologies (QT) urges us to proceed and innovate responsibly. This article proposes a conceptual framework for Responsible QT.

Mar 21, 2023
Towards Responsible Quantum Technology

15 Ways to Engage Youth Within Your Company and Why You Should Do It

Sandra Cortesi explores how young people can be included in decision-making processes that impact their futures

Dec 28, 2022
15 Ways to Engage Youth Within Your Company and Why You Should Do It

Transforming State-of-the-Art Offline Approaches for the Digital World

No two people have the same definition of what “well-being” means to them. While we often use “mental health” and “well-being” interchangeably, well-being can encompass much more… …

Dec 28, 2022
Transforming State-of-the-Art Offline Approaches for the Digital World

Digital Crime Scenes

Digital evidence has made it easier for law enforcement to identify, harass, and prosecute LGBTQ people...

Mar 7, 2022
Digital Crime Scenes

Youth and Extended Reality

A new piece from the Youth and Media team surveys potential uses and harms of XR for learning, health, and inclusion...

Oct 28, 2021
Youth and Extended Reality

Planning for the Next Pandemic

John Palfrey and Urs Gasser argue that COVID-19 testing and tracing systems need to work within and across geographic and political boundaries.

May 19, 2021
Planning for the Next Pandemic

The Paper of Record Meets an Ephemeral Web

A project to gain insight into the extent and characteristics of journalistic linkrot and content drift

May 17, 2021
The Paper of Record Meets an Ephemeral Web

Youth Participation in a Digital World

Designing and Implementing Spaces, Programs, and Methodologies

May 14, 2021
Youth Participation in a Digital World

German Digital Council: An ‘Inside-Out’ Case Study

German Chancellor Angela Merkel appointed a group to bring a digital mindset into government

Apr 28, 2021
German Digital Council: An ‘Inside-Out’ Case Study

Digital Ethics in Times of Crisis: COVID-19 and Access to Education and Learning Spaces

A collaborative contribution by the participants in an “Ethics of Digitalization” Research Sprint

Feb 8, 2021
Digital Ethics in Times of Crisis: COVID-19 and Access to Education and Learning Spaces

Skin in the Game: Modulate AI and Addressing the Legal and Ethical Challenges of Voice Skin Technology

An educational toolkit that includes a case study, a teaching note, and a background primer.

Jan 11, 2021
Skin in the Game: Modulate AI and Addressing the Legal and Ethical Challenges of Voice Skin Technology

Polarization and the Pandemic: American Political Discourse

Tracking political discourse in the U.S. for March, April, and May of 2020

Oct 29, 2020
Polarization and the Pandemic: American Political Discourse

Partisanship, Impeachment, and the Democratic Primaries: American Political Discourse

Tracking political discourse in the U.S. for January and February of 2020

Oct 22, 2020
Partisanship, Impeachment, and the Democratic Primaries: American Political Discourse

US Elections Disinformation Tabletop Exercise Package

Publication provides the intelligence community, social media companies, state election officials, and news media a resource to plan for the election.

Oct 6, 2020
US Elections Disinformation Tabletop Exercise Package

Mail-In Voter Fraud: Anatomy of a Disinformation Campaign

Working paper explores disinformation campaign about mail-in voter fraud

Oct 1, 2020
Mail-In Voter Fraud: Anatomy of a Disinformation Campaign

Youth and the Digital Economy

What can we all learn by taking a closer look at young people in today’s digital economy?

Jun 25, 2020
Youth and the Digital Economy

The false positive problem of automatic bot detection in social science research

A study of Botometer's diagnostic ability over time

Mar 31, 2020
The false positive problem of automatic bot detection in social science research

Youth and Digital Citizenship+ (Plus)

How can schools, educators, and parents and caregivers embrace the opportunities to support young people in becoming digital citizens?

Mar 20, 2020
Youth and Digital Citizenship+ (Plus)

Principled Artificial Intelligence

Comparing the contents of thirty-six prominent AI principles documents side-by-side

Jan 15, 2020
Principled Artificial Intelligence

Content and Conduct

This study assesses the degree to which English-language Wikipedia is successful in moderating harmful speech

Nov 21, 2019
Content and Conduct

Youth and Cyberbullying

Examining the changing landscape of bullying while acknowledging the convergence between the online and offline world.

Oct 29, 2019
Youth and Cyberbullying