This Week in Startups All-In E10: Twitter & Facebook botch censorship (again), the publisher vs. distributor debate & more
Oct 16, 2020
The podcast dives into the chaotic world of censorship, highlighting the controversy surrounding leaked emails and election integrity. The hosts discuss the evolving role of social media companies in politics, including the implications of Section 230. They explore the struggle of user-generated content in today’s algorithm-driven landscape and the potential biases that emerge. The conversation also examines the editorial power held by social media, the censorship dilemma, and the intricate dynamics of engagement through algorithms.
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Hunter Biden Laptop Story
- Hunter Biden reportedly left three laptops for repair and never retrieved them.
- These laptops allegedly contained compromising information, becoming a major news story.
Social Media Platform Actions
- Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook took action regarding the Hunter Biden laptop story.
- Twitter blocked the New York Post's URL, while Facebook added a warning label.
Section 230 Explained
- Section 230 protects online platforms from liability for third-party content.
- It distinguishes between platforms as distributors, not publishers, of information.