“On Tuesday, President Trump made a series of claims about potential voter fraud after California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an effort to expand mail-in voting in California during the COVID-19 pandemic,” the note says. “These claims are unsubstantiated, according to CNN, Washington Post, and others. Experts say mail-in ballots are very rarely linked to voter fraud.” … [Read more...] about Twitter adds a fact-check note to Trump’s tweets for the first time
Trump’s executive order could be a disaster for thwarting misinformation
It’s tempting to hope that the courts will strike down Trump’s interpretation, as they have generally taken the side of internet companies when it comes to rulings about Section 230. That process can take a long time, however, especially if it moves through various courts. Trump’s travel ban executive order, for example, prompted more than a year of legal battling as courts challenged or upheld parts of the law. … [Read more...] about Trump’s executive order could be a disaster for thwarting misinformation
Zuckerberg: Facebook wouldn’t have fact-checked Trump
Editors' Recommendations Trump’s executive order could be a disaster for thwarting misinformation Trump signs executive order targeting social media companies Trump plans executive order targeting social media after Twitter fact-check spat Twitter adds a fact-check note to Trump’s tweets for the first time Trump finally gets the war with Big Tech he’s always wanted … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg: Facebook wouldn’t have fact-checked Trump
Tech advocates say Trump’s executive order could ruin the internet
Even with an executive order, a fundamental change to Section 230 is far away. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would need to approve new interpretations of the clause and take new enforcement actions to give it teeth, and it would require congressional approval. But, the tech industry is still wary of what a world would look like without Section 230’s protections. … [Read more...] about Tech advocates say Trump’s executive order could ruin the internet
What is Section 230? Inside the legislation protecting social media
Tech companies don’t want to be sued, so if they were held liable for every tweet or post, those companies would likely review them for libelous material before they’re posted. Essentially, it would be the end of user-generated content on the social networks that rely on them. … [Read more...] about What is Section 230? Inside the legislation protecting social media
