The growth of social media companies has helped Americans connect and communicate in new ways, but these platforms have also hosted hateful, misleading, and harmful content. Policymakers are increasingly concerned about the nature of these platforms and the role social media companies play in moderating the content. One of the focal points for potential reform has been Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act which provides internet service providers liability protection for hosting third party content.
In this episode, we will delve into the topic of content moderation, the options policymakers have for addressing it, and the perspectives among members of Congress on the issue.
For more information, check out these Prolegis briefings:
- https://www.prolegis.com/briefings/content-moderation-background-and-issues
- https://www.prolegis.com/briefings/section-230-of-the-communications-decency-act
