Hitting the Books: Raytheon, Yahoo Finance and the rise of the 'cybersmear' lawsuit
This legal fight set off decades of debate surrounding online anonymity.
Section 230
Twitter asks judge to throw out Trump's lawsuit over ban
The social network says Trump misinterpreted free speech.
Congress quizzes Facebook whistleblower on potential Section 230 reforms
Congress wants to change 230, it still can't agree on how.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Congress will hold a hearing on potential Section 230 reforms this week
The December 1st panel will feature testimony from Frances Haugen and others.
House bill would limit Section 230 protections for 'malicious' algorithms
Don't count on the measure reaching the President's desk.
Zoom will pay $85 million to settle lawsuit over privacy and 'zoombombing'
You could also receive a payout, but don't expect much.
Senate bill would create exception to Section 230 to limit health misinformation
The Health Misinformation Act would make tech companies liable for misinformation during a health crisis.
Snapchat is removing its speedometer filter amid legal issues
Snap says it's nixing the feature because it's 'barely used.'
Florida governor signs state's social media 'deplatforming' bill into law
It's unclear how effective the measure will be with Section 230 in place.
President Biden revokes Trump order limiting social media protections
The order wasn't meaningfully enforced.
Reddit sued for failing to pull child sexual abuse content
The case puts FOSTA-SESTA to the test.
Mark Zuckerberg proposes a 'thoughtful reform' of Section 230
He said platforms should have to prove they have systems in place to identify and remove unlawful content.
Senate Democrats introduce a bill to limit Section 230
The SAFE TECH Act would make platforms more liable for content that users post.
FCC head Ajit Pai won't reform Section 230 before he leaves office
He also declined to "second-guess" social media bans on Trump posting.
Congress wants Facebook and Twitter to change. It can’t agree how.
Jack Dorsey and Mark Zuckerberg testified for the second time in less than three weeks.
The Senate's section 230 hearing was partisan and predictable
Only six days until the election.
FCC's Ajit Pai wants to 'clarify' the meaning of Section 230
His statement comes after President Trump again called for Section 230 to be revoked.
Facebook and Twitter CEOs to attend hearing about Section 230 protections
Google chief Sundar Pichai will reportedly testify, as well.
Senate committee votes to subpoena Facebook, Google and Twitter CEOs
Members plan to grill Zuckerberg, Pichai and Dorsey over Section 230 protections.
DoJ asks Congress to limit protections for social media companies
Attorney General William Barr speaks out against Section 230.
