Consequently, consistent with previous resolutions, the American Library Association cannot recommend filtering. 'The negative effects of content filters on Internet access in public libraries and schools are demonstrable and documented. Content filters are unreliable because computer code and algorithms are still unable to adequately interpret, assess, and categorize the complexities of human communication, whether expressed in text or in image. Filters often block adults and minors from accessing a wide range of constitutionally protected speech. Research demonstrates that filters consistently both over- and underblock the content they claim to filter. Internet safety for children and adults is best addressed through educational programs that teach people how to find and evaluate information. The use of Internet filters to block constitutionally protected speech, including content on social networking and gaming sites, compromises First Amendment freedoms and the core values of librarianship.

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