Border security is a critical issue that must be addressed separately from immigration reform. Conflating these matters often leads to ineffective solutions and political gridlock. By treating border security as its own priority, we can develop sustainable strategies that protect our nation while upholding our values.

The methodology employed to ban TikTok grants the President of the United States excessive power over the operation of international applications within the country. This concentration of authority not only undermines the principles of a free market but also creates opportunities for favoritism and unfair advantage. Such an approach is fundamentally un-American, resembling the dynamics of a communist oligarchy rather than the democratic values that form the foundation of our nation.

• Section 230 Reform:

  • Clarify that algorithmic manipulation for the purpose of profit or agenda-pushing does not fall under "good faith" content moderation.

  • Require platforms to disclose how their algorithms work and what criteria they use to sort or suppress content.

• Transparency and Oversight:

  • Establish an independent oversight body to monitor algorithmic practices and enforce transparency requirements for social media companies.

  • Platforms should publish regular reports detailing how many posts they remove or suppress, as well as their rationale.

• Algorithmic Control Opt-Out:

  • Give users the right to opt out of algorithmically sorted feeds and choose chronological, unsorted timelines instead. This would return control of content visibility to users, rather than platforms.

Accountability Based on Origin of Action:

Accountability should always trace back to the origin of the action. For example, just as a gun cannot be blamed for harm, the responsibility lies with the person or entity who initiates the action.

If an AI acts independently and deviates from its intended programming, accountability resides with the AI itself. However, if a user prompts an action, the user is responsible.