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Section 230: Everything You Need to Know -- Tweets, Free Speech, Beyond

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Navigating Section 230 and Content Moderation

This chapter explores Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, delving into its impact on internet governance and the complexities of content moderation. It discusses the challenges faced by platforms in balancing user freedoms with regulatory demands and introduces the 'Masnick impossibility theorem' to illustrate the difficulties in achieving fairness in moderation. The conversation highlights the importance of experimentation in moderation strategies and raises concerns about the implications of regulatory changes on competition and free speech.

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