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

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Navigating FCC Authority and CDA Complexities

This chapter examines the FCC's role and limitations in regulating digital content, including the misinterpretations of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) and its implications on liability for user-generated content. It discusses the potential impacts of recent executive orders on CDA 230 and the ongoing debates surrounding the EARNIT Act and encryption, while also addressing the challenges posed by public comment processes. Furthermore, it highlights the interplay between federal advertising funding for social media platforms and the political landscape, emphasizing the risks to essential agencies reliant on social media for operational functions.

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