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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Barbara Ortutay

INSANE: What is section 230 the rule that made the modern internet | Vintage Vibes

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Twenty-six words tucked into a 1996 law overhauling telecommunications have allowed companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google to grow into the giants they are today.

A case coming before the U.S. Supreme Court this week, Gonzalez v. Google, challenges this law — namely whether tech companies are liable for the material posted on their platforms.

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