GRAYCE MCCORMICK , ABC7; Does Section 230 cover artificial intelligence? Experts are not sure
"Burk said the decision over whether Section 230 covers generative AI boils down to whether the product is an informational product or a product with manufacturer liability...
It’s hard for us to imagine what social media would be like today without the protection of Section 230, or if it would have even been possible to develop without the risk of lawsuits.
On the other hand, there could be benefits to dictating how it’s developed, considering certain social media platforms’ documented harms.
“If you can identify discrete problems and you have an idea of the outcome that you would like to have or the outcomes you’re worried about, you can actually shape the development of technology into a socially desirable path,” Burk said. He cited products like automobiles and pharmaceuticals, which are now manufactured to be as safe as possible."
