Adam Candeub, a long-standing critic of Section 230, is set to join the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as general counsel, a move that could significantly influence the ongoing debate around tech regulation. His previous work, including leading a 2020 petition urging the FCC to engage with social media content moderation issues, highlights his commitment to challenging the protections offered to tech platforms under Section 230. Despite setbacks in efforts to curb the law’s power, including recent Supreme Court rulings siding with platforms like Google and Twitter, Candeub’s appointment alongside FCC Chairman Brendan Carr—an advocate for Section 230 reform—signals that these issues may once again take center stage in the current administration. Candeub’s extensive background, from advising the FCC in the early 2000s to serving as a key figure in the Trump administration, positions him as a key player in the future of U.S. tech policy.
