The ‘Henderson test’ could weaken Big Tech’s favorite law and change free speech on the internet

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Description: A legal test that Google’s lawyer told the Supreme Court was roughly “96% correct” could drastically undermine the liability shield that the company and other tech platforms have relied on for decades, according to several experts who advocate for upholding the law to the highest degree.

Source: CNBC.com

Date: Feb 25, 2023

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/25/internet-free-speech-henderson-test-could-weaken-section-230.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail

Questions for discussion:

  • What is the Henderson test and why could this ruling be critical to the future operations of firms like Google?
  • What do you foresee for this debate over social responsibility?
  • What would you advise firms like Google do, given the growing demands?