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Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

The closest we got to actual policy was when Sen. Capito asked what the effect would be of amending the part of §230 that says platforms can moderate content they deem objectionable. — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

The fact that Ds and Rs can’t agree on what the problem is lets people like Zuckerberg get away with both-sidesing a negative externality with answers like these: https://t.co/4boQH17GD2 — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

Is it any wonder that normal people find this completely mind-boggling? — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

Per Dorsey, Twitter has no general misinformation policy, but it does have specific misinfo policies on Covid and elections. They apply to world leaders, but also don’t, in that a world leaders policy protects them. Except when tweets to a domestic audience could cause harm. — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

A few quick impressions from today’s #Section230 hearing. The exchange between Dorsey and Gardner really illustrates how confusing social media policies (and their enforcement) are to most people. — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

TikTok says it’ll proactively restrict premature claims of election victory if those claims “can’t be verified or fact-checking is inconclusive”: https://t.co/uhJQ7vho3F — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

If anything, reducing oil subsidies is likely to create a *more* efficient market for energy, incentivizing oil companies (which are really just energy companies) to respond to supply and demand. Renewable energy is possibly the *most capitalist* thing to do — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

This idea that government will destroy the oil industry is kind of silly when a global industry shift toward renewables is already underway, driven by market pressures. https://t.co/8GOOP1MnIo! https://t.co/cxAqfNJ5Bd — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

RT @cfarivar: Calling all #AB5 nerds: I’ll have a breaking story on this shortly for @NBCNews. Here’s the ruling: https://t.co/7ObPXi4m7Q… — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

@GenePark Depends on what it is. Eyesight that doesn’t degrade and with built-in night vision? Absolutely. — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

A Georgia county is ground zero for what experts say is the first ransomware attack to hit election infrastructure this political season: https://t.co/D9ykNI5qGE — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Iyengarish: Google's defense against antitrust lawsuit? You https://t.co/KBZzP3WM5M via @b_fung — PolitiTweet.org

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Eventually, users will be able to report third-party Facebook/Instagram content to the board. So, stuff that Facebook decides to leave up can be challenged. But that capability isn’t likely to go live until early next year, officials told reporters today. — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

Facebook’s Oversight Board is now taking cases, officials say. The rollout is happening gradually worldwide. Beginning today, some users who exhaust Facebook’s internal review process for removed content will receive a code they can use to appeal the decision to the board. — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

RT @Cat_Zakrzewski: Former Microsoft CEO @Steven_Ballmer warns Google to do what it can to avoid a lengthy antitrust battle. He says “it’s… — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

Google’s emerging defense in the DOJ antitrust case is that it’s helped millions of consumers, not harmed them. Here’s a deeper analysis of Google’s legal strategy and the debate it wants to have in court: https://t.co/PJx9N9Sn1c — PolitiTweet.org

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Both execs are already scheduled to testify voluntarily before the Senate Commerce Committee on Oct. 28. — PolitiTweet.org

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NEW: Senate Republicans on the Judiciary Committee just voted 12-0 to authorize subpoenas for Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter’s Jack Dorsey. Democrats were not present. — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

Dang, the congresswoman’s gaming rig is beefier than mine: https://t.co/tlXFjRHidB — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

The FCC’s top lawyer explains why @AjitPaiFCC can move ahead on #Section230. He argues: 1. Congress told the FCC it can make rules to “carry out the provisions” in the Communications Act 2. §230 is part of the Act 3. So the FCC can make rules on §230 https://t.co/q77DyemrDc — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

The FCC’s top lawyer explains why @ajitpaiFCC can #Section230. He argues: 1. Congress told the FCC it can make rules to “carry out the provisions” in the Communications Act 2. §230 is part of the Act 3. Thus, the FCC can make rules on §230 https://t.co/q77DyemrDc — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

RT @ashleyrgold: New from me in the role states are playing in the Google/DOJ case: https://t.co/Qbprq5Qsc3 — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

@donie RIP — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

@davidshepardson @TonyRomm @TonyaJoRiley Yeah but what’s IN there, Dave — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

@joshsternberg Yupppp — PolitiTweet.org

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@joshsternberg No, but 1) DOJ isn’t ruling out seeking a breakup remedy here and 2) plenty of people credit the Microsoft settlement for clearing a path for Web 2.0 companies — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

Just spoke to former FTC chair William Kovacic, who told me DOJ seems to be recreating the Microsoft case in its suit against Google. “What they’re telling the court is, ‘You’ve seen this before, and you don’t have to be scared by this.’" — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

Why yes, today *IS* a day for coffee at 3:45 p.m. — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

Meanwhile in other news, I just got this iOS notification prompting me to start using Exposure Notification https://t.co/npExOAduKF — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Fung | @[email protected] @b_fung

But with all seriousness — the stock movement shouldn’t be that surprising. We’ve known this case was coming for months, so it’s been priced in, but also, Google’s continued necessity during the pandemic far outweighs any near-term risk stemming from the litigation. — PolitiTweet.org