Section 230
Supreme Court Sides With Google and Twitter, Leaving Section 230 Untouched
A wide range of tech industry associations and civil liberties advocates applauded the decision to leave Section 230 untouched.
broadband roundup
FCC RDOF Penalties, KOSA Reintroduced, Lawmakers Explore AI Regulation
RDOF defaults prevented an estimated 293,128 locations in 31 states from getting new investments, the FCC said.
Social Media
Must Internet Platforms Host Objectionable Content? Appeals Courts Consider ‘Must Carry’ Rules
Court decisions on Texas and Florida “must-carry” laws disagreed on whether online platforms should be regulated as common carriers.
Ali Sternburg
Broadband Breakfast on January 25, 2023 – Section 230, Google, Twitter and the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will soon hear two blockbuster cases asking if tech companies can be held liable for terrorist content on their platforms.
Privacy
As States Take Action Against TikTok, Major Privacy Legislation Seems Unlikely
Californians’ opposition to the ADPPA’s preemption provision may be the end of the comprehensive bipartisan privacy bill.
Free Speech
Experts Reflect on Supreme Court Decision to Block Texas Social Media Bill
Observers on a Broadband Breakfast panel offered differing perspectives on the high court’s decision.
Ari Cohn
Broadband Breakfast on June 1, 2022 — The Supreme Court, Social Media and the Culture Wars
The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a Texas law banning social media companies from removing posts based on views expressed.
