Trump's pick for FCC chair wants to eliminate the law shielding social media companies from legal consequences for posts on their platforms.

The article focuses on Brendan Carr, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and his opposition to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which currently provides legal protections to large social media platforms. Carr advocates for the repeal of Section 230, arguing that it allows Big Tech companies to evade accountability for the content shared on their platforms. Both Trump and President Joe Biden have expressed support for reforming or eliminating Section 230, albeit for different reasons, with Democrats emphasizing accountability and Republicans citing concerns over perceived censorship of conservative viewpoints. The article notes that bipartisan efforts to address Section 230 have been slow, but recent legislative proposals indicate potential movement on the issue. [Extracted from the article]