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Malicious Life
Section 230: The Law that Makes Social Media Great, and Terrible
Jun 25, 2024
Exploring the history and controversies of Section 230, the law that shapes online speech and platform responsibility. Discussing the impact of misinformation on social media, origins of online platforms, legal protection for content moderation, challenges in enforcing the law, and potential future changes.
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- Section 230 defines online platforms as publishers or bulletin boards, impacting their legal obligations.
- Proposed changes to Section 230 spark debates on online platform regulation and liability.
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Negative Impact of Misinformation on Social Media
The podcast highlights the detrimental effects of misinformation on social media, citing examples such as Pizzagate and Russian disinformation. Instances like Pizzagate led to real-life consequences, like a man storming a pizza store with a weapon. Russian disinformation has fueled political divisions in Western countries. The Senate even questioned Mark Zuckerberg about Facebook's role in allowing harmful content on its platform.
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