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469 | Taylor Lorenz & Corbin Barthold: The Case Against the TikTok Sale Legislation

The Realignment

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Navigating First Amendment Complexities in Social Media Legislation

This chapter explores the intricacies of First Amendment law within the context of proposed legislation targeting social media companies. The speakers analyze the implications of regulating data flows, government control of communication channels, and the classification of social media platforms as utilities. They emphasize the importance of crafting legislation that carefully considers national security, global competition, and the potential influence of adversarial countries over algorithms.

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