Lawmakers are debating the future of Section 230, a provision that shields online platforms from liability for third-party content. While some argue for its preservation to maintain internet freedom, others call for its reform due to concerns about harmful content and censorship. Bipartisan legislation proposing to sunset Section 230 has raised fears about the potential impact on the internet's structure and operation. Various stakeholders, including politicians and experts, are engaging in discussions on the need for accountability and regulation in the digital space.
Section 230 protects all online speech: from global platforms, to tiny blogs, and small message forums. https://t.co/XMrbLnzVf5
In 1996, Congress created Section 230 to regulate obscenity and indecency on the Internet. Now, 30 years later, the internet is drastically different. This week, I questioned Carrie Goldberg on what she believes will happen to social media companies if Section 230 sunsets. https://t.co/D0PYYrkXj7
Yet another reason why Congress must hold social media companies accountable. Eliminate Section 230 – stop the censorship. https://t.co/qzeVCzcJC7
For far too long, the BIG tech industry has hidden behind Section 230 protections while censoring free speech, creating unsafe conditions for children, and ignoring its responsibilities to civil society. https://t.co/TL8TeEdJpg
Bipartisan legislation to sunset Section 230 would also kill the internet as we know it. https://t.co/67nrSmeMqw
Lawmakers Push for the Censorship of “Harmful Content,” “Disinformation” in Latest Section 230 Reform Push https://t.co/tmJaKX95mi
Everyone at Wednesday's House subcommittee hearing, from left to right, seemed to agree that it's time to ditch the Communications Decency Act's hotly contested Section 230, which shields online platforms from liability for content posted by third parties. https://t.co/WcdApyQlQn https://t.co/nm63o1S8bF
Without Section 230, the fear of litigation would most immediately trigger a large decrease in material allowed online. | @melugin_p https://t.co/FcNqltv4eD
Although Section 230 allowed the internet to flourish in its early days—its boundaries are now a haven for harmful content. The role of Section 230 needs immediate scrutiny because it's not working today. But any updates we make must be intentional, thoughtful, and deliberative. https://t.co/DtsujfmiGr
Lawmakers debate ending Section 230 in order to save it https://t.co/o6P5AI0HPe