Internal documents reveal that social media companies engage in manipulative tactics to attract and retain tweens, likening them to herd animals with an addictive narrative. The stark evidence of the dangers posed by unregulated online content is illustrated by families dealing with losses from extreme online interactions, including suicides and drug overdoses linked to social media platforms. The Social Media Victims Law Center aims to challenge the immunity granted by Section 230, which protects these companies from liability regarding third-party content, drawing parallels to the accountability issues surrounding cigarette companies.
Tweens are portrayed as herd animals with an addict’s narrative, showing social media platforms' efforts to manipulate young users for profit.
The investigative efforts reveal a disturbing picture of families devastated by extreme online content, including suicide threats and drug overdoses.
Matthew Bergman compares social media companies to cigarette manufacturers, emphasizing that they prioritize profit over users’ health by benefitting from harmful activities.
The legal struggle focuses on overcoming Section 230 immunity, aiming to hold social media companies accountable for their role in these tragedies.
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