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Recode Decode: CDA 230

Aug 23, 2019

In this discussion, Jeff Kosseff, an expert in cybersecurity law, delves into the intricacies of Section 230 and its profound impact on internet regulation. Lawyer Carrie Goldberg shares real-life experiences of online harassment, emphasizing the need for legal protections. Mike Masnick tackles the balance between innovation and accountability in tech platforms. The conversation also explores content moderation issues, highlighting the responsibilities of companies and the ongoing debates around free speech and online safety.

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Episode guests

Mike Masnick

Carrie Goldberg

Jeff Kosseff

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Episode notes

Intro

1min

Understanding Section 230: Balancing Act of Online Responsibility

19min

Exploring Product Reliability and Accountability in Social Media

1min

Navigating the Challenges of Content Moderation

3min

Navigating Section 230: Tech's Role in Society

5min

Moderation and Responsibility in Tech

4min

Navigating Section 230: Platforms and Accountability

13min

Navigating Section 230: Internet Law Insights

4min

Navigating Section 230: Implications and Accountability

17min

Recode's Kara Swisher convenes a panel of experts to talk about section 230 of the Communications Decency Act: cybersecurity law professor Jeff Kosseff, author of "The Twenty Six Words That Created The Internet"; lawyer Carrie Goldberg, author of "Nobody’s Victim: Fighting Psychos, Stalkers, Pervs, and Trolls"; and the CEO and founder of Techdirt, Mike Masnick.

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