
Decoder with Nilay Patel
Can we regulate social media without breaking the First Amendment?
Dec 16, 2021
Jameel Jaffer, the Executive Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute, dives into the complex world of social media regulation. He unpacks the rare bipartisan agreement on the need for regulation while grappling with First Amendment challenges. Jaffer discusses contrasting editorial practices between social media platforms and traditional media, as well as the legal implications surrounding Section 230. The conversation also covers potential court decisions that could influence social media legislation and the future landscape of digital free speech.
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