Adam Candeub, a well-known critic of Big Tech, is making headlines again. Reports suggest he’s stepping into a key role at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as general counsel. This news comes straight from FCC chairman Brendan Carr, who confirmed the move.

Candeub has been a loud voice against Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a law that shields tech companies from being held responsible for what users post on their platforms. Critics argue that getting rid of Section 230 could lead to more censorship, as companies might crack down on content to avoid legal trouble.

Back in 2020, Candeub was heavily involved in a push for the FCC to take a closer look at how social media moderates content. This debate heated up after former President Donald Trump accused platforms like Twitter (now X) of silencing conservative voices during the 2020 election. Though that effort didn’t pan out, the conversation around Section 230 hasn’t gone away.

Recently, the Supreme Court sided with tech giants like Google and Twitter in cases involving terrorist content, further solidifying the protections under Section 230. But with Candeub stepping into his new role alongside chairman Carr, who’s also voiced concerns about the law, it’s likely we’ll see this issue resurface in the coming months.

Candeub isn’t new to the FCC. He advised the agency in the early 2000s and later held various roles in the Trump administration. Currently, he’s a law professor at Michigan State University, where he’s been teaching since 2004.

As Big Tech continues to dominate headlines, Candeub’s appointment could signal a shift in how the FCC approaches regulation. Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.