This landmark case could have huge impacts on users and the tech giants, according to Orly Lobel, a professor at the University of San Diego School of Law.
In October 2020, Google CEO Sundar Pichai gave his testimony before Congress saying their goal is to provide free access to information for everyone and responsible predictions for people and their data.
“The United States adopted section 230 early in the internet’s U.S. History and it has been foundational to U.S. leadership in the tech sector. It creates the freedom to create and share content, while supporting the ability of platforms and services to responsibly address. We appreciate that this committee has put thought into how platform should address content. We look forward to having these conversations,” he said.
Professor Lobel said this landmark case could have huge implications and impact all of us. She said if the justices rule in favor of the plaintiff, Gonzalez, tech companies will have to react to a new line drawing — if they’re told that they can have liability for content that’s uploaded, and if viewers are watching it or viewing it.“We may have a different internet if the justices impose liability where now suddenly people will be exposed to this kind of harmful content,” Lobel said.
Lobel said if Section 230 will be changed, those modifications should be made by expert agency regulators and legislators. She said the decision is now in the hands of the justices and she anticipates a ruling to come down in the next few months.
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