On September 5, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Snap, accusing Snapchat of creating an environment that exposes children to sexual predators.
Despite Snap encountering 10,000 sextortion cases monthly, the company did not warn users, fearing it would 'strike fear' among them, leading to continued exploitation.
The lawsuit highlights that Snapchat's 'Quick Add' feature suggested adult strangers to minors and facilitated a case where a man used it to lure a young girl.
The complaint details that Snap's upper management ignored safety recommendations, with CEO Evan Spiegel prioritizing design over the protection of younger users.
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