Ahead of the US House panel hearing on Tuesday, Twitter andFacebook CEOs issued prepared remarks where Jack Doresy took a hard standagainst repeating the Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act while MarkZuckerberg took a more conciliatory tone.
Dorsey, who was set to appear before the Senate CommerceCommittee along with Zuckerberg and Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, saidthat eroding Section 230 could 'collapse' Internet communication
"Eroding the foundation of Section 230 could collapsehow we communicate on the Internet, leaving only a small number of giant andwell-funded technology companies," he said.
"We must ensure that all voices can be heard, and wecontinue to make improvements to our service so that everyone feels safeparticipating in the public conversation - whether they are speaking or simplylistening. The protections offered by Section 230 help us achieve thisimportant objective," Dorsey maintained.
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The hearing is scheduled to also cover the topics of privacyand media domination.
In his prepared remarks, Zuckerberg said that Section 230"made it possible for every major Internet service to be built and ensuredimportant values like free expression and openness were part of how platformsoperate".
"Changing it is a significant decision. However, Ibelieve Congress should update the law to make sure it's working asintended," he said.
"We stand ready to work with Congress on whatregulation could look like in these areas. By updating the rules for theInternet, we can preserve what's best about it -- the freedom for people toexpress themselves and for entrepreneurs to build new things -- while alsoprotecting society from broader harms," Zuckerberg said.
Pichai was yet to issue any prepared remarks before the keyhearing.