Mere Messengers No More
The idea that internet platforms are just conduits in the information age is withering away. But at what cost?
The original Communications Decency Act of 1996 did not last long. Soon after it went into effect, internet companies marched to the courts challenging its compatibility with the US Constitution. But even after this legal battle, one significant provision remained.
Section 230 of the CDA stipulates that those who provide an “interactive computer service”…