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Does the future of social media really hinge on these 26 words?

Posted on AllSides February 19th, 2021
From The Center
free speech, online censorship

Who bears responsibility for online speech? The question is as old as the internet. Now lawmakers are looking to reform or repeal a piece of legislation that has long undergirded internet systems. But would it actually help?

Members of Congress don’t agree on much these days, but there’s one idea both the right and the left support: Something needs to be done to rein in social media companies.

Democrats’ concerns revolve around harassment and misinformation, while Republicans’ focus is on political speech. Both sides have set their sights on...

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https://www.csmonitor.com/Technology/2021/0218/Does-the-future-of-social-media-really-hinge-on-these-26-words

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