The jury verdicts against Meta and YouTube recognized some platform design features as defective, distinct from what Section 230 was created to protect (Casey Newton/Platformer)
Techmeme [Unofficial]
April 1, 2026
Casey Newton / Platformer: The jury verdicts against Meta and YouTube recognized some platform design features as defective, distinct from what Section 230 was created to protect — The verdicts in last week's social media trials have alarmed open-internet advocates. But it's possible to regulate platform design while also protecting speech
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