Section 230 and the Future of Internet Content | Deep Dive, Episode 4

Jonathan Rosenzweig discusses Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act and its implications for Internet content with Jason Bazinet, Senior Internet/Media Analyst and Global Media Sector Head at Citigroup; Andy Lipman, a partner at Morgan Lewis Bockius and Head of the firm’s Telecom, Media and Technology Group; and, Greg Magarian, a Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis. This topic gained prominence in recent months as political rhetoric and social divisions escalated in the U.S., culminating in a contentious Presidential election and the recent insurrection at the Capitol. The ramifications are highly relevant to investors, consumers, the big Internet platforms, regulators and politicians alike. Filmed on January 29th, 2021. Key Learnings: A repeal of Section 230 seems highly unlikely, mitigating potential stock implications, but regulators and law-makers likely will focus on the processes implemented by Internet companies to ensure the appropriateness of the content they post. The challenge lies in establishing these "guard-rails" without unduly infringing on free speech.