Recode Decode: CDA 230
Decoder with Nilay Patel
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Understanding Section 230: Balancing Act of Online Responsibility
This chapter explores the complexities of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, focusing on the legal protections it offers to internet companies against liability for user-generated content. Legal experts discuss its historical context, implications for online speech, and the contrasting legislative approaches in the 1990s. The conversation addresses the evolving challenges surrounding accountability, content moderation, and the tensions between innovation and addressing online harms.
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