"Things like Section 230 in the United States need to be reshaped because these tech companies will not be held responsible for the damage that they are basically doing to our families,"
"What's more important to us, growth or our kids? What's more important to us, growth or our families? Or, what's more important, growth or the fundamental values of our society?"
In 1996 users connected to early online services like AOL and Prodigy to discuss hobbies via message-board–style forums. Section 230 of the Communications Safety Act was enacted as a 26-word law to protect online platforms and moderators by placing content responsibility on users. The statute remains largely unchanged despite major advances in internet technology, AI, and social media. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff called for reshaping Section 230 at the World Economic Forum, arguing the law prevents tech companies from being held accountable for harms. Benioff warned the legislation threatens children and families and questioned prioritizing growth over societal values. Tech companies have routinely invoked Section 230 as a legal defense against liability for user-generated content.
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