Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai
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Pai told C-SPAN’s “The Communicators” that there is not enough time left in the Trump administration to amend Article 230 of the Communications Decency Action, which Internet companies are liable for, content posted by third parties and moderation in good faith.
“Given the reality, I do not believe it is appropriate to proceed,” he said, according to an edited transcript of the interview from Protocol.
Pai announced in October that the agency would proceed with the executive order.
The decision drew harsh criticism from the two Democrats on the commission, as well as lawmakers questioning the FCC’s ability to clarify the meaning of laws as required by the order.
Pai will retire at the start of the agency’s elected president Joe Biden
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The last FCC meeting with Pai in charge is for next Wednesday.