The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will hear a case next term that could redefine the legal responsibilities of social media companies for content their algorithms recommend to users.
The case centers on whether Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields platforms from liability for user-generated content, also protects them when their recommendation algorithms actively promote harmful material.
What's at Stake
A ruling against the platforms could expose companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok to a wave of lawsuits over content ranging from misinformation to violence-inciting posts.
Legal scholars say the case represents the most significant challenge to Section 230 since the law was enacted in 1996.
