WTF is Section 230?

Amid growing concern about the risks of social media, the 1990s law has come under more scrutiny and reached the highest courts. March 14, 2024 [PRESENTED BY]( [WTF is Section 230?]( Amid growing concern about the risks of social media, Section 230 has come under more scrutiny and reached the highest courts. [What exactly is Section 230?]( Additional coverage: - Ahead of its flagship media conference, [ANA claims it will help members calculate "the true cost"]( of their online media spend. - The [European Parliament on Wednesday voted to approve the highly anticipated AI Act](, comprehensive legislation to govern artificial intelligence across the European Union. - What if TikTok were banned in the U.S.? [What would happen to the billions of dollars]( currently driving its ads business? - Publishers are investing in their research and insights offerings, hoping the data will sweeten the advertising deal. [More in this Digiday+ Media Briefing.]( - Publicis Groupe’s marketing transformation agency [Razorfish last week introduced a team of in-house social strategists and creators]( to expand its social media and content practice. - In [this week’s Digiday+ Research Briefing](, we examine how social platforms Facebook and TikTok are faring, as Facebook removes its News tab and TikTok faces a potential ban in the U.S. (again), and how podcast networks are planning to use AI to translate shows. Other things to know about - Your last chance to enter the [Digiday Media Awards]( is tomorrow, March 15. Submit your entries by 11:59 p.m PT for the chance to be recognized alongside past winners including ESPN, Apartment Therapy and many more. - Brands like AriZona Beverage Co. [regularly optimize their targeting]( to send fewer, more relevant campaigns. Sponsored by Klaviyo. - Before cookies disappear for good, advertisers are [confronting risks and misconceptions]( as they adjust data strategies. In a post-cookie world, they need multiple types of data but often think first-party data alone is sufficient. Sponsored by Acxiom. Top Stories Ivy Liu [Content & Commerce]( [WTF is Section 230?]( Amid growing concern about the risks of social media, the 1990s law has come under more scrutiny and reached the highest courts. howdy! [The Programmatic Marketer]( [The ANA is planning a programmatic benchmarking serviceÂ]( Ahead of its flagship media conference, the trade org claims it will help members calculate “the true cost” of their online media spend. [Sponsored by Papercup]( [How publishers are using generative AI to drive revenue]( Publishers are racing to gain a competitive advantage with AI. From dubbing video content in other languages to expanding engagement and monetization, generative AI has become a pathway to increasing creative productivity. Advertisement howdy! [Generative AI]( [European Parliament passes landmark AI legislation with AI Act vote]( After three years and 800 amendments, the regulations creates new guardrails for AI systems and various AI tools. [Sponsored by Bango]( [What consumers want from their subscriptions in 2024]( Publishers and brands are seeing subscription adoption increase, with 76% of consumers subscribed to a streaming video platform and 62% using a retail subscription. Download this new report for more insights on the subscription economy. howdy! [Marketing on Platforms]( [TikTok's potential U.S. ban stirs marketers, spurs contingency planning]( U.S. lawmakers moved a step closer to banning the app after a vote on Wednesday in the House of Representatives. If ratified, the bill would make it illegal to distribute or host TikTok in the U.S. Advertisement [Sponsored by Future]( [How brands outside the gaming industry are tapping into gaming audiences]( Join this webinar on April 10 at 1 p.m. ET to learn how non-endemic brands are gaining an edge by tapping into the spaces gamers frequent, such as publications and events. howdy! [Beyond Ads]( [Media Briefing: Publishers use proprietary research to pitch prospective advertisers]( Publishers are investing in their research and insights offerings, hoping the data will sweeten the advertising deal. howdy! [The Creator Economy]( [Razorfish launches in-house creator offering as agencies grow content practice]( Publicis Groupe’s marketing transformation agency Razorfish last week introduced a team of in-house social strategists and creators to expand its social media and content practice. [All Latest Stories]( You received this email because you’re a member of the Digiday community. If someone forwarded this to you, [subscribe for yourself here](#). [Unsubscribe from this newsletter or update your preferences](. I don't want to hear from Digiday anymore. [Stop receiving all Digiday emails](. Digiday Media, One Liberty Plaza, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10006 [Forward to a Friend](