What is the difference between 'publishing' and 'distributing' content in the context of Section 230?

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What is the difference between 'publishing' and 'distributing' content in the context of Section 230?
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Under Section 230, 'distributing' content generally refers to providing a neutral platform for others to share information. 'Publishing,' however, implies a more active role in creating or developing the information. The Court in *Gonzales v. Google* emphasized that algorithmic recommendations, even if they amplify harmful content, do not constitute 'publishing' in the legal sense.