It allows tech companies the freedom to police their platforms for abuse without fear of lawsuits. ADTrump responded by claiming that major social media companies are biased, threatening to “strongly regulate, or close them down” in response. Previously, however, the White House has backed down, even shelving prior versions of its executive order targeting social media companies. “No longer are tech companies the underdog upstarts,” Barr said in a speech this February, reflecting on the origin of the statute. “They have become titans.”ADRepublican lawmakers also say that Facebook, Google and Twitter should be held accountable for perceived political bias, a call echoed by White House officials.

Source: Washington Post May 28, 2020 02:51 UTC