Bipartisan lawmakers want to strip Big Tech's legal immunity that can shield social media companies

Bipartisan lawmakers aim to strip Big Tech's legal immunity, specifically Section 230 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which shields social media companies from lawsuits and criminal charges based on customer-posted content. This move is driven by concerns over free speech, government surveillance, and platform liability. Lawmakers like Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Jay Obernolte have played key roles in shaping internet regulation policy.