Santa Clara University law professor Eric Goldman’s recent article, “The United States’ Approach to 'Platform' Regulation” provides an overview of online speech law in the U.S.
Professor Daniel Solove, George Washington University, explains why he believes Section 230 “…should be restored to its original meaning and purpose – a much more limited scope than it has now.” He discusses how recovering distributor liability would promote greater responsibility for platforms and ISPs.
Human moderators may intervene to stop users from posting offensive content, but proactive intervention is labor intensive. Algorithmic tools help moderators identify problematic conversations on a large scale.
Observers have criticized the fairness of private-sector platforms’ content moderation policies. In response, some platforms developed processes that mimic public institutions.
Intimate privacy concerns the extent to which others may access information about our health, sexuality, gender, and close relationships. The law does not adequately protect intimate privacy.