Second, regardless of actual effectiveness, a broadly held perception that
these disinformation campaigns do indeed have an impact may itself create
distrust in the legitimacy of elected ofﬁcials, particularly those supported by
foreign governments and interests. This has been the case in the aftermath of the
2016 campaign, with numerous congressional inquiries and an ongoing special
investigation attesting to the continued concerns by policymakers and the
public as a whole.

Though ambiguity still exists, these risks and others have encouraged a
live debate as to the set of responses – regulatory or otherwise – needed to
combat these activities and limit their potential inﬂuence on the media
and information ecosystem. These proposals confront the framework of
CDA 230.

part 2: how does cda 230 shape efforts to combat
online political disinformation?
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