Statement. Online content moderation has largely enabled the internet experience that we know today. Whether looking up restaurant reviews on yelp, catching up on s l on youtuber checking on a friend or loved one on social media. These are experiences that we come to know and rely on. And the plot form that we go to to do these things have been enabled the User Generated Content as well as the ability of these companies to moderate that content in creek communities. Section 230 of the Communications Decency act has enabled that ecosystem to does all. By giving Online Companies the ability to moderate content without equating them to the publisher or speaker of the content, we have enabled the creation of Massive Online Community of millions and billions of people that come together and interact. Today, this committee will be examining that world that section 230 has enabled, the good and the bad. I would like to think the witnesses for appearing before us today. Each of you represent i
Officials testify about Consumer Protection. They looked at Internet Service providers, Tech Companies and Internet Users who repost thirdparty material. The committee will now come to order. The chair now recognizes himself for five minutes for an opening statement. Online content moderation has largely enabled the internet experience that we know today, whether its looking up restaurant reviews on yelp, catching up on snl on youtube or checking in on a friend or a loved one on social media, these are all experiences that weve come to know and rely on, and the platforms we go to to do these things have been enabled by usergenerated content as well as the ability of these companies to moderate that content. Section 23069 Communications Decency act has enabled that ecosystem to evolve, by giving Online Companies the ability to moderate content without equating them to the publisher or speaker of that content, weve enabled the creation of massive online communities of millions and billio
Mobile home parks in petaluma that threatened closure, living the residents confused and scared about what was going to happen to them, but thats not the end of the story. A few days later they got something in the mail that was even more traumatizing. The story begins in 2020 when the youngstown Mobile Home Park was sold to new owners. Despite being rentcontrolled, residents soon got a notice of rent increases of 40 . They fought the rent hike in arbitration and won and then jody johnson began lobbying for new City Ordinances that would strengthen the rules around rent control. To her amazement, they won again. We were just simply elated that they understood the complexity of it because it is complex. We own the properties, but we have to pay the ground. Reporter shortly thereafter the notices began coming. First there was an advisory that the park might change its seniors only status. Then residents got a letter saying the park could close altogether with a consultant going door to d
Here is a look at what is coming up tonight on cspan. First a discussion about efforts to combat Human Trafficking and ys to help victims. Then senator merkley talks aut climate change, following one of the hottest months on record. And later, President Bidens economic agenda and Public Opinion on his efforts. Cspan is your unfiltered view of government funded by these Television Companies and more including cox. This syndrome is extremely rare. Hi. Prince dont have to be. This is joe. When you are connected, you are not alone. Cox support cspan as a Public Service along with these other Television Providers giving you a front row seat to democracy. Coming up, the u. S. Chamber of commerce hosting a discussion on implement measures to combat Human Trafficking. Human rights advocates discuss support for victims and how to spot and the role of business and government in stopping it. [indiscernible voices] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2023] [captioning performed by t
This syndrome is extremely rare. Hi. Prince dont have to be. This is joe. When you are connected, you are not alone. Cox support cspan as a Public Service along with these other Television Providers giving you a front row seat to democracy. Coming up, the u. S. Chamber of commerce hosting a discussion on implement measures to combat Human Trafficking. Human rights advocates discuss support for victims and how to spot and the role of business and government in stopping it. [indiscernible voices] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2023] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] [indiscernible voices] good morning, everybody. Lets take our seats and get started. I am stephan the cochair of the human rights and Business Practices group, and chair of the u. S. Chamber of Commerce Task force to eradicate Human Trafficking. I would like to welcome you all to todays event, the role o