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EFF to California Appellate Court: Reject Trial Judge's Ruling That Would Penalize Beneficial Features and Tools on Social Media

Court held Snapchat's features made it a 'defective product'
Section 230 protects online intermediaries from liability for user-generated content

The US TikTok lawsuit could change the face of social media forever, and it's about time

Section 230 protections may no longer suit modern social media platforms due to their algorithm-driven content curation.

The Morning Risk Report: The Billionaire Suing Facebook to Remove His Face From AI Scams

Andrew Forrest, an Australian billionaire, is suing Meta Platforms for allowing scam ads using his likeness, challenging Section 230 immunity protections.
AI is playing a significant role in litigation on fraudulent celebrity ads proliferating on social media platforms, putting technology companies' legal immunity under scrutiny.

The Supreme Court may have a shot to strike down Section 230 after a child's death was blamed on a 'blackout challenge' seen on TikTok

TikTok may be held liable for promoting dangerous challenges via its algorithm, affecting legal precedents for online platforms.

Families can sue app developer for breaking its anti-bullying pledge, says court

Yolo's lawsuit revival underscores challenges in accountability for anonymous messaging services regarding user safety and terms enforcement.

Opinion: Gutting key internet law won't truly protect children online

Section 230 of the U.S.C. protects online platforms from being treated as publishers or speakers of user-generated content.
Section 230's protections are limited, as online services can still be held responsible for violating federal criminal laws or creating harmful or illegal content.

EFF to California Appellate Court: Reject Trial Judge's Ruling That Would Penalize Beneficial Features and Tools on Social Media

Court held Snapchat's features made it a 'defective product'
Section 230 protects online intermediaries from liability for user-generated content

The US TikTok lawsuit could change the face of social media forever, and it's about time

Section 230 protections may no longer suit modern social media platforms due to their algorithm-driven content curation.

The Morning Risk Report: The Billionaire Suing Facebook to Remove His Face From AI Scams

Andrew Forrest, an Australian billionaire, is suing Meta Platforms for allowing scam ads using his likeness, challenging Section 230 immunity protections.
AI is playing a significant role in litigation on fraudulent celebrity ads proliferating on social media platforms, putting technology companies' legal immunity under scrutiny.

The Supreme Court may have a shot to strike down Section 230 after a child's death was blamed on a 'blackout challenge' seen on TikTok

TikTok may be held liable for promoting dangerous challenges via its algorithm, affecting legal precedents for online platforms.

Families can sue app developer for breaking its anti-bullying pledge, says court

Yolo's lawsuit revival underscores challenges in accountability for anonymous messaging services regarding user safety and terms enforcement.

Opinion: Gutting key internet law won't truly protect children online

Section 230 of the U.S.C. protects online platforms from being treated as publishers or speakers of user-generated content.
Section 230's protections are limited, as online services can still be held responsible for violating federal criminal laws or creating harmful or illegal content.
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Even If You Hate Both AI And Section 230, You Should Be Concerned About The Hawley/Blumenthal Bill To Remove 230 Protections From AI

Senator Josh Hawley is pushing to hotline a bill he introduced with Senator Richard Blumenthal to exempt AI from Section 230.
This bill has the potential to be a danger to the internet.

Even If You Hate Both AI And Section 230, You Should Be Concerned About The Hawley/Blumenthal Bill To Remove 230 Protections From AI

Senator Josh Hawley is pushing to hotline a bill he introduced with Senator Richard Blumenthal to exempt AI from Section 230.
This bill has the potential to be a danger to the internet.

Even If You Hate Both AI And Section 230, You Should Be Concerned About The Hawley/Blumenthal Bill To Remove 230 Protections From AI

Senator Josh Hawley is pushing to hotline a bill he introduced with Senator Richard Blumenthal to exempt AI from Section 230.
This bill has the potential to be a danger to the internet.

Even If You Hate Both AI And Section 230, You Should Be Concerned About The Hawley/Blumenthal Bill To Remove 230 Protections From AI

Senator Josh Hawley is pushing to hotline a bill he introduced with Senator Richard Blumenthal to exempt AI from Section 230.
This bill has the potential to be a danger to the internet.
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Even If You Hate Both AI And Section 230, You Should Be Concerned About The Hawley/Blumenthal Bill To Remove 230 Protections From AI

Senator Josh Hawley is pushing to hotline a bill he introduced with Senator Richard Blumenthal to exempt AI from Section 230.
This bill has the potential to be a danger to the internet.

Google, Meta, Snap and TikTok must face teen addiction claims, federal judge rules

A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against major social media companies, allowing allegations of addiction and mental health harms to proceed.
Claims that the companies failed to implement effective parental controls and violated children's privacy laws can also move forward.
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