Should Section 230 apply to algorithmic feeds like Facebook News Feed?

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by NordSteve • 6 years ago
1 0 6 years ago

Last week's US Supreme Court orders list contains an intriguing statement by Justice Thomas. He asks whether Section 230 immunity should apply to algorithmic feeds like Facebook's News Feed and much of YouTube.

What would be the impact of imposing publisher liability on sites with algorithmic feeds?

You can read the statement at https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/101320zor_8m58.pdf, starting on page 11.

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