N.y. Court Holds: Sec. 230 and First Amendment Protect Algorithmic Recs
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A New York appellate court ruled that Section 230 and the First Amendment protect social media companies from liability for algorithmic content recommendations, a decision that could have significant implications for online platforms.
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I am curious to know what will happen with Section 230, and whether it’s just a beginning of the path to reform.