Wednesday, March 19, 2025
1:10–2:25 p.m.
This will be a pivotal year for technology regulation in the United States and around the world. The European Union is already regulating social media platforms based on perceived harms they cause. In the US, regulatory proposals at the federal level will likely include renewed efforts to repeal or reform Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Meanwhile, states such as Florida and Texas have tried to restrict content moderation by major platforms. At this Forum, experts will debate the following: Is it lawful, feasible, and desirable for government actors to regulate social media platforms to reduce harmful effects on US democracy and society?