How an obscure legal doctrine called the Henderson test could weaken Section 230 and change free speech on the internet
Publishing timestamp: 2023-02-25 09:05:01
Summary
Google's arguments in the Supreme Court case Gonzalez v. Google may backfire, potentially leading to a weakening of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. This law protects tech platforms from being held liable for user content. The Henderson test, which was endorsed by Google's lawyer, could significantly weaken the power of Section 230. Several experts have criticized Google's concession, as it could lead to a dramatic narrowing of Section 230.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/25/internet-free-speech-henderson-test-could-weaken-section-230.html