Congress Rewrites Big Tech Regulations; Section 230 Reforms, Explained

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With Donald Trump banned from every social media platform from Facebook to Friendster, congress is looking at tightening regulations on social media companies. Video explains how Josh Hawley’s Limiting Section 230 Immunity to Good Samaritans Act as well as Anna Exchoo’s and Tom Malinowski’s Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act could shape the future of social media in America.

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Capitol Riot Puts More Scrutiny on Big Tech

https://www.wsj.com/articles/capitol-riot-puts-more-scrutiny-on-big-tech-11610372968?page=1

Twitter, Facebook and Others Silenced Trump. Now They Learn What’s Next.

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Fuming Republicans find themselves powerless over tech clampdown

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Democrats fume at tech companies, but legislation may be elusive

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