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- On February 8, 2026, Section 230 marks its 30th anniversary under the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
- The law protects websites from liability for third-party content, shaping the internet and enabling user interaction.
- U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) have proposed sunsetting the law to prompt reforms.
- Critics say Section 230 has contributed to online harms; supporters defend free speech, and Congress and courts may decide its future.
