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Section 230 and a Tragedy of the Commons: The dilemma of social media platforms.

Authors :
Cusumano, Michael A.
Source :
Communications of the ACM. Oct2021, Vol. 64 Issue 10, p16-18. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The author discusses his thoughts concerning Section 230 of the U.S. Communications Decency Act of 1996 and the debate concerning government regulation of the Internet and social media. He presents his opinion that the spread of what is termed disinformation and/or misinformation should be met with legal consequences.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00010782
Volume :
64
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Communications of the ACM
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
152596018
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1145/3481354