My solution is split services into “platforms” and “providers”, where only “platforms” enjoy immunity for user uploads but are subject to common carrier regulations in exchange.
It would be up to any company to decide if they’re a “platform” or “provider”.
Let people self-select if they view themselves as platforms or providers — with benefits and costs to each option.
Not everything should be a platform; I think companies like Twitter, FB, and YT would be happy to adopt platform/common carrier status if their immunity would otherwise be revoked.
Are there still edge cases? Yep.
But let’s not let perfect be the enemy of good — this change would improve the regulatory landscape in a way that helps end users.
It would be up to any company to decide if they’re a “platform” or “provider”.
Let people self-select if they view themselves as platforms or providers — with benefits and costs to each option.
Not everything should be a platform; I think companies like Twitter, FB, and YT would be happy to adopt platform/common carrier status if their immunity would otherwise be revoked.
Are there still edge cases? Yep.
But let’s not let perfect be the enemy of good — this change would improve the regulatory landscape in a way that helps end users.