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A free web hosting service that allowed users to create and publish websites -
Section 230 provides immunity to online platforms form being held liable. This law has been brought to front of politics in recent years. -
Was considered to be the first social media site which aloud users to create profiles and connect with friends -
AIM was a revolutionary instant messaging service that allowed users to see who was online in real time -
The DMCA criminalizes the unauthorized distortion of copyrighted materials online. -
Recognized electronic signatures as legally binding, which was important for e-commerce and online agreements. -
It was the first social network to reach a global audience and had significant influence with pop culture and music. -
Marked a significant shift allowing a more streamlined and formalized approach to networking -
Revolutionized content sharing, allowing its users to upload, view, and share videos globally -
The 2010s mark major mobile integration
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Visual content and user-generated images creating the first social network of photo-sharing -
Disappearing messages, enhancing real-time communication. -
Was a short-form video hosting service were users could share six second videos that could loop.
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Much like vine, a popular app that allowed users to create, watch, and share short videos -
Gives users greater control over their personal information by allowing them to know what data is being collected, request access to it, and request that it be deleted.