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Facebook's bad week: a 60 Minutes interview, a six-hour outage, and a Senate whistleblower hearing

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Navigating Section 230 and Tech Accountability

This chapter explores the complexities of regulating online platforms under Section 230, focusing on proposed accountability measures for social media companies like Facebook. The speakers critique potential regulatory solutions and discuss historical precedents, emphasizing the importance of understanding free speech implications and the challenges of oversight. Furthermore, the chapter highlights the fallout from whistleblower testimonies, particularly concerning the impact of social media on vulnerable users, while examining the broader landscape of tech regulation.

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