Federal Court Determines Section 230 ‘Is Not License To Do Whatever One Wants Online’
The article discusses a recent decision by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. This court ruled that Section 230(c)(1) does not provide blanket immunity to online platforms, especially when they engage in active content moderation that crosses into unlawful conduct. The decision contrasts with earlier interpretations by the Ninth Circuit, creating a legal conflict that could lead to Supreme Court review. This ruling challenges Big Tech’s current legal protections for content moderation activities.
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