Section 230 at 30: Jennifer Huddleston on AI Regulation and the Evolution of Online Platforms

What does Section 230 really do — and why does it still shape the future of the internet? In this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour podcast, host Andrew Langer sits down with Jennifer Huddleston, Senior Fellow in Technology Policy at the Cato Institute, to break down the 30-year legacy of Section 230 and its impact on online speech, platform moderation, and innovation. The conversation explores how early internet policy decisions helped enable today’s digital ecosystem, why debates over social media regulation and youth online safety continue to intensify, and how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are reshaping the legal landscape. Huddleston explains the role Section 230 plays in protecting user-generated content, supporting startups and mid-size platforms, and balancing free expression with evolving regulatory pressures. Follow us on social mediaX: @TheLunchHourPodInstagram: the_lunchhour_podLinkedIn: Lunch Hour PodcastTikTok: lunchhourpod Find more at Washington SignalYour source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.https://washingtonsignal.com/