Eric Sinrod

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• Potential Amendments To CDA Section 230 Relating to Immunity Provided To Internet Intermediaries

  FindLaw columnist Eric Sinrod writes regularly in this section on legal developments surrounding technology and the internet. In 1996, Congress enacted Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) to provide Internet service intermediaries with general immunity from liability with respect to third-party content posted on their sites. Congress wanted the commercial Internet to flourish, with great benefits to the U.S.

• China Pushing Ahead With 5G

  FindLaw columnist Eric Sinrod writes regularly in this section on legal developments surrounding technology and the internet. China recently launched a tremendously large 5G network. How large? This network has the capacity to bring 50 cities online. This is reportedly one of the largest-ever rollouts of an extremely fast 5G mobile network. Why 5G Matters In the short run, this type of 5G rollout can enable smartphone users in China to gain high-speed internet access.

• Oregon Senator Proposes Robust Federal Privacy Legislation

  FindLaw columnist Eric Sinrod writes regularly in this section on legal developments surrounding technology and the internet. Frustrated by privacy lapses by US companies, Democrat Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has introduced proposed federal legislation referred to as the Mind Your Own Business Act (the Act). If enacted, this law could put serious teeth into efforts to protect consumer data.

• The Deepfakes War Begins

  FindLaw columnist Eric Sinrod writes regularly in this section on legal developments surrounding technology and the internet. Relatively unheard of not too long ago, deepfakes are a growing problem with serious consequences. The war on deepfakes has commenced, and only time will tell whether the deepfakes problem will be eradicated — at least in large part. This could be a long and hard fight. What Is a Deepfake? A deepfake is a human image synthesis method based on artificial intelligence.

• Romance Scams Harm Victims and Lead to Prosecutions

  FindLaw columnist Eric Sinrod writes regularly in this section on legal developments surrounding technology and the internet. "Romance scams" are becoming a growing problem. A romance scam occurs when two people contact each other on a dating app or elsewhere on the internet. Communications unfold between the two people with the purported goal of finding love.

• Your Smartphone: Friend or Foe?

  FindLaw columnist Eric Sinrod writes regularly in this section on legal developments surrounding technology and the internet. Wherever we go these days, whether at work, at home, in restaurants, outside, or practically anywhere else, people reflexively go to their smartphones constantly. Why? Because those little handheld devices can accomplish so much.