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The Supreme Court just gave Google and Twitter a big win. Here’s what it means for digital creators.

In what was expected to be the blowout social media speech case regarding Section 230, the Court sidestepped any judgment on the ethics of content liability.

On May 25, 2023 by Henry Chandonnet

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Supreme Court decides not to tear down Section 230

Section 230 isn't going anywhere for now.

On May 18, 2023 by David Covucci

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EARN IT Act set to be reintroduced next week

The controversial legislation will be back for a third time.

On Apr 18, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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‘Blind eye to horrific harm’: Sen. Blumenthal comes down hard on tech companies’ use of Section 230

'Section 230 actually was designed to promote a safer internet. Plainly it's doing the opposite right now.'

On Mar 8, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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Supreme Court’s 230 decision hangs by a thumbnail

Supreme Court Justices signaled broad understanding and support for Section 230 in oral arguments.

On Feb 21, 2023 by David Covucci

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The Supreme Court could dismantle big tech—or keep them free from repercussions forever

Gonzalez v. Google could decide not only the future of Section 230, but the future of the internet as we know it.

On Feb 17, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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‘Detrimental to all users’ speech online’: EFF argues against narrowing Section 230 in Supreme Court brief

The case is set to be heard in February.

On Jan 23, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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Tech experts ask Supreme Court to rule that Section 230 protections apply to algorithmic recommendations

Experts asked the Court to rule that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act applies to recommended content.

On Jan 18, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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Biden calls for Section 230 reform, lays out big-tech agenda in op-ed

The president said big tech was endangering children and boxing out small business.

On Jan 12, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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Trump’s first policy plank of 2024 is ending social media ‘censorship,’ gutting Section 230

'I will ... get big online platforms out of censorship business,' Trump said.

On Dec 15, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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Supreme Court takes on case that could be most serious threat to Section 230 immunity yet

The suit was filed by the family of an American woman slain in France.

On Oct 3, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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White House pledges to reform Section 230 without offering specifics

The Biden administration is once again calling for reform of Section 230.

On Sep 8, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her plan to abolish Section 230

The QAnon congresswoman says Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter spurred her to introduce the bill.

On Apr 28, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Obama calls for Section 230 to be reformed in speech on dangers of misinformation

'So much of the conversation around disinformation is focused on what people post. The bigger issue is what content these platforms promote.'

On Apr 22, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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Clarence Thomas wants the Supreme Court to tackle Section 230’s ‘sweeping immunity’

It's a huge shot at a major provision.

On Mar 8, 2022 by David Covucci

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