Disinformation and the erosion of democracy conference and the Klobuchar bill
The Disinformation and the erosion of democracy conference, April 6 to 8, explored the roots and scope of the problem, the next-generation threats posed by new technological advances, and the tools and policies required to neutralize them. Panels also discussed the challenge presented when the term disinformation itself becomes fractious, and the tension between free expression and the need to combat wanton and willful disinformation aimed at eroding it.
Senator Amy Klobuchar refused to answer a question about whether her Health Misinformation Act would result in the statement “there are only two genders, male and female” being banned from Big Tech platforms.
Klobuchar’s bill was introduced in July 2021 and would reduce the scope of the civil liability immunity online platforms receive under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act if passed.
Klobuchar claimed that the bill is limited to so-called vaccine misinformation, the Health Misinformation Act’s proposal to amend Section 230 doesn’t actually mention vaccine misinformation. View video here
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