HR 8636
Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act, aims to limit the legal protections currently afforded to social media companies under Section 230 of the Communications Act. Specifically, it removes this immunity for large platforms (those with over 50 million monthly users) if they use algorithms to promote content that relates to civil rights violations, preventing interference with civil rights, or international terrorism. The bill focuses on holding these platforms accountable for the amplification of potentially harmful content through their algorithms. It establishes specific criteria for when a platform’s algorithmic practices could lead to liability.
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Tom Malinowski
Cosponsor
Anna G. Eshoo
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