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How Section 230 permits social networks to thrive and what's subsequent

As criticisms of Section 230 and technology platforms mount, it is possible Congress may reform Section 230 inside the shut to long term.
As criticisms of Section 230 and technology platforms mount, it is possible Congress could reform Section 230 in the near future.

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