Free Speech
Senators Clash Over Big Tech ‘Jawboning’ and FCC Power
At hearing, both parties said they backed free speech–but differed on its biggest threat
Section 230
Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, enacted as part of the Communications Decency Act in 1996, protects providers from liability for content or information posted by their users. It is often referred to as “the 26 words that created the internet.”
AI
Trump AI Plan Spurs FCC Review of State Regulations
Chairman Brendan Carr cites Communications Act powers as a possible means to preempt state AI laws
Democracy
Gomez Sounds Alarm on Trump-Era ‘Campaign to Chill Speech’
On First Amendment Tour, commissioner urges FCC to ‘pivot away from sham investigations.’
FCC
White House Pressure on Newsrooms a ‘B.F.D.,’ FCC’s Gomez Warns
Gomez said White House-directed effort to chill speech in newsrooms and online was working.
Section 230
TAKE IT DOWN Act Passes House Commerce, But Not Without a Fight
Democrats warn the law will fall flat without a functional FTC to enforce it.
Section 230
House and Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Carr Over Media Investigations
The efforts are not termed ‘investigations,’ but - signed only by Democrats - demand answers from Carr.
FCC
FCC’s Gomez Slams Rumored Section 230 Advisory Opinion
Gomez’s sharp rebuke raised questions on whether the advisory opinion was in the works or merely a preemptive warning.
Democracy
FTC to Investigate Big Tech’s Content Moderation Practices for ‘Censorship’
Critics call the inquiry the latest Trump administration push to control online speech.
Democracy
Gomez Warns FCC Being ‘Weaponized’ Under Trump Administration
‘This FCC has been weighing in on partisan issues that go far beyond our core responsibilities,' she said.
Broadband's Impact
Gosar Bill Would Roll Back Big Tech’s Immunity in Moderating Content
With Trump back in office, Republicans revive concerns about Section 230.
JD Vance
Trump Vows to Restore Free Speech in Inauguration Speech
Highlights of Trump's speech included a focus on deregulation, protections for what he described as free speech, and sweeping energy policy changes.
Social Media
Meta Scraps Fact-Checking Program Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
The platform will shift to a user-driven moderation model inspired by X.
Congress
Rep. Hudson to Chair House Communications and Technology Subcommittee
Hudson pledged a 'commonsense approach' under his leadership as head of the subcommittee.
Jake Neenan
Broadband Breakfast Staff Review Key Developments of 2024, Preview Trump Era
The discussion was part of Broadband Breakfast's '12 Days of Broadband' year-end coverage.
Section 230
FCC’s Authority on Digital Discrimination Intact: Legal Experts
Legal experts also debated FCC's authority on net neutrality and Section 230 enforcement.
Spectrum
Tech Group Unveils Policy Recommendations for the Next Administration
The TPI report warned against government overreach in content moderation.
