Common Carriers and Net Neutrality

The video discusses the concept of common carriers, which are entities like mail services, airlines, and phone companies that are protected from liability for illegal activities conducted through their services, provided they are unaware of such activities. It contrasts this with the role of editors who have control over content and are liable for it. The video then explores net neutrality, explaining how ISPs should treat all data equally and not discriminate for monetary gain. It suggests that ISPs should be treated as common carriers to avoid liability for illegal activities they are unaware of.

In what way should Internet service providers be held accountable for the data they choose to transfer?

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What similarities exist between Internet service providers and traditional common carriers like the Postal Service?

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