The Vergecast Sen. Ron Wyden says Trump’s Section 230 FCC shuffle is a ‘disaster’
Aug 4, 2020
Ron Wyden, a U.S. Senator and co-author of Section 230, dives into pressing tech issues with hosts Nilay Patel and Adi Robertson. He addresses the controversial potential sale of TikTok, raising concerns over national security and market fairness. Wyden also unveils his new privacy bill that aims to prevent law enforcement from easily accessing personal data. He critiques Trump's recent FCC maneuvers, calling them a 'disaster' that threatens free speech and innovation. The discussion navigates the complexities of social media regulation amid growing scrutiny.
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TikTok Sale Motivations
- President Trump's insistence on a TikTok sale isn't solely about security.
- It reflects concerns about Chinese app dominance and censorship of anti-China views.
Fourth Amendment Loophole
- The government is buying data that should require warrants, bypassing the Fourth Amendment.
- Senator Wyden's "Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale" Act aims to close this loophole.
FCC Chaos
- Trump's FCC interference is driven by his desire to control social media narratives.
- He blocked a Republican commissioner's renomination for resisting FCC regulation of social networks.