Youtube Settles Lawsuit Challenging Section 230 for $25.4m
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YouTube settles a lawsuit challenging Section 230 for $25.4M, sparking discussion about the implications of the settlement on the interpretation of the law.
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>The vast majority of YouTube’s settlement payment — $22 million — will go to Mr. Trump, according to the filing in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. He has directed that the money be contributed to the Trust for the National Mall and to the construction of a ballroom at the White House.
Was nice of them to announce this right before the beginning of the month.