The landmark 1995 New York Supreme Court ruling against Prodigy established liability for moderated content, leading to the enactment of Section 230, which ultimately shielded online platforms from responsibility over user-generated content.
Section 230 of the US Telecommunications Act prevents online platforms from being treated as publishers, enabling them to decide what content to moderate while also leaving serious content unfiltered.
The tensions surrounding Section 230 have fueled political debates, with Trump once threatening to repeal it over perceived moderation bias, and Biden pushing for accountability from online platforms.
In response to the growing issues of disinformation and polarization, Section 230 has provoked outrage and calls for reforms as both political parties grapple with the implications of unmoderated online content.
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