Passed in 1996, the Communications Decency Act shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content. Section 230, its core provision, allows websites to moderate posts without being treated as publishers. This legal protection benefits tech companies, free speech advocates, and internet users by fostering open forums, innovation, and content moderation.
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