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The Debate on Section 230 and Publisher Liability
07:31 - 26:43 (19:11)
The podcast discusses the debate on the need to update laws to reflect the current reality of social media platforms and their content moderation responsibilities. The discussion also touches on the implications of publisher liability for tech companies that act as both distributors and publishers of user-generated content.
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The question of whether or not Netflix should be considered a publisher is brought up, stating that the company should not be liable for libelous content because it is making editorial decisions just like a magazine would.
07:31 - 10:19 (02:47)
Summary
The question of whether or not Netflix should be considered a publisher is brought up, stating that the company should not be liable for libelous content because it is making editorial decisions just like a magazine would. The discussion also touches on the original distinction between publishers and distributors in the context of the Communications Decency Act's Section 230.
ChapterThe Debate on Section 230 and Publisher Liability
EpisodeE10: Twitter & Facebook botch censorship (again), the publisher vs. distributor debate & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The discussion around Section 230 has been ongoing for years and it continues to be a controversial issue among tech leaders and lawmakers.
10:19 - 26:43 (16:24)
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The discussion around Section 230 has been ongoing for years and it continues to be a controversial issue among tech leaders and lawmakers. Chamath Palihapitiya and the speakers on the podcast discuss current issues with Section 230 and debate potential solutions to these complex problems.