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Social Media Purge: The Urgent Need to Regulate Big Tech | Matt Stoller

Hidden Forces

CHAPTER

The Power of Big Tech: Section 230 and Antitrust Rules

This chapter explores the actions taken by major data monopolies in response to the Capitol riots, analyzing the dilemma presented by their power. It delves into the lack of meaningful antitrust or common carriage rules and the flaws in Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act that have allowed illegal activities to thrive and shielded platforms from liability. The chapter discusses the urgent need for regulation and the potential impact of revoking Section 230 and imposing public utility rules.

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