Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act — often called “the 26 words that created the internet” — shields online platforms from being held legally responsible for most content posted by their users. This immunity is the foundation for how social media, forums, and user-generated platforms operate.

As misinformation, political polarization, and AI-generated content reshape online life, lawmakers from both parties have increasingly questioned whether the law still makes sense in 2025. Critics argue that Section 230 lets Big Tech profit from harmful or false content without accountability. Defenders warn that weakening it could crush free expression, flood courts with lawsuits, and devastate smaller online communities.

The outcome of upcoming congressional proposals and court challenges could redefine how speech, liability, and moderation work on the internet — and determine whether the next decade of digital life looks more like a regulated public square or a fragmented, heavily policed media ecosystem.

In short: This market tracks one of the most consequential legal battles in tech — whether the core immunity that built the modern internet will survive political pressure, judicial reinterpretation, or legislative reform.

Resolution Criteria:

• Resolves YES if the U.S. Congress passes and the President signs a bill that materially reduces or eliminates the core liability immunity under Section 230(c)(1).