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Section 230 was written in 1996, and in using phrases like "interactive computer service" and "access software provider" is absolutely ambiguous in its applicat

Section 230 was written in 1996, and in using phrases like "interactive computer service" and "access software provider" is absolutely ambiguous in its application to a 2023 internet. If it were clear, this case wouldn't have made its way up to SCOTUS.

SllX 3y ago
It also defines its terms right there within the statute, in 230(f): https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230 Actually to save everyone a click, let’s bring it here: ===================== (f) Definitions As used in this section: (1) Internet The term “Internet” means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks. (2) Interactive computer service The term “interactive computer service” means any information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including specifically a service or system that provides access to the Internet and such systems operated or services offered by libraries or educational institutions. (3) Information content provider The term “information content provider” means any person or entity that is responsible, in whole or in part, for the creation or development of information provided through the Internet or any other interactive computer service. (4) Access software provider The term “access software provider” means a provider of software (including client or server software), or enabling tools that do any one or more of the following: -> (A) filter, screen, allow, or disallow content; -> (B) pick, choose, analyze, or digest content; or -> (C) transmit, receive, display, forward, cache, search, subset, organize, reorganize, or translate content.

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Section 230 was written in 1996, and in using phrases like "interactive computer service" and "access software provider" is absolutely ambiguous in its applicat

by flyingv 3y ago

SllX 3y ago
It also defines its terms right there within the statute, in 230(f): https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230 Actually to save everyone a click, let’s bring it here: ===================== (f) Definitions As used in this section: (1) Internet The term “Internet” means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable packet switched data networks. (2) Interactive computer service The term “interactive computer service” means any information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including specifically a service or system that provides access to the Internet and such systems operated or services offered by libraries or educational institutions. (3) Information content provider The term “information content provider” means any person or entity that is responsible, in whole or in part, for the creation or development of information provided through the Internet or any other interactive computer service. (4) Access software provider The term “access software provider” means a provider of software (including client or server software), or enabling tools that do any one or more of the following: -> (A) filter, screen, allow, or disallow content; -> (B) pick, choose, analyze, or digest content; or -> (C) transmit, receive, display, forward, cache, search, subset, organize, reorganize, or translate content.