Legal Challenges and Implications of Platform Regulations in Texas and Florida

This chapter explores the legal arguments and implications of laws in Texas and Florida that restrict platforms' discretion over content. It delves into transparency provisions, potential alignment with must-carry rules, and the complexity of categorizing platforms under First Amendment standards. The conversation scrutinizes the impact of these laws on major tech companies like Uber and Amazon Web Services, while critiquing the targeting of platforms like Facebook and the broader debate on regulating expressive activity under the First Amendment.