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Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days agoMeta Platforms Falls 3%: 3 Reasons the Platform Addiction Ruling Could Be Its Biggest Legal Threat Yet
Meta Platforms faces increased legal risks following a jury verdict linking social media design to addiction, impacting stock performance and industry liability.
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Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
2 days agoEveryone Cheering The Social Media Addiction Verdicts Against Meta Should Understand What They're Actually Cheering For - Above the Law
Meta's recent legal losses threaten the foundational protections of Section 230, impacting all online platforms and user-generated content liability.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 month agoCalifornia's TikTok child addiction suit gets boost from judge
Judge tentatively ruled TikTok must face California claims that platform design features (autoplay, infinite scroll, filters) are addictive and harmful to children, denying Section 230 dismissal.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month agoThe Internet Still Works: Wikipedia Defends Its Editors
Section 230 helps make it possible for online communities to host user speech: from restaurant reviews, to fan fiction, to collaborative encyclopedias. But recent debates about the law often overlook how it works in practice. To mark its 30th anniversary, EFF is interviewing leaders of online platforms about how they handle complaints, moderate content, and protect their users' ability to speak and share information.
Law
US politics
fromFortune
2 months agoBillionaire Marc Benioff challenges the AI sector: 'What's more important to us, growth or our kids?' | Fortune
Section 230 shields online platforms from liability, and critics like Marc Benioff urge reshaping it over AI and social media harms to families and children.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months agoMarc Benioff says a documentary about Character.AI's effects on children was 'the worst thing I've ever seen in my life'
AI chatbots linked to teen suicides prompted calls to reform Section 230 and hold platforms accountable for harmful user interactions.
fromAlleywatch
5 months ago6 Legal Landmines NYC Startups Must Navigate in the Creator Economy in 2025
The creator economy isn't just a trend; it's a full-blown economic shift. Valued in the billions, this new digital landscape has empowered individuals to produce, promote, and monetize content with the efficiency of a startup. As a hub for relentless innovation, New York City is naturally at the center of this movement, with countless founders launching platforms to serve this new generation of entrepreneurs.
New York City
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 months agoLouisiana Republican demands social media companies delete anti-Charlie Kirk posts & ban users
Rep. Clay Higgins demanded social platforms remove posts and permanently ban users celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination, warning companies could lose Section 230 protections.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
10 months agoIf algorithms radicalize a mass shooter, are companies to blame?
Social media platforms may bear responsibility for radicalizing individuals through algorithmic content recommendations.
Legal case hinges on interpretation of Section 230 and whether platforms can be held liable for user-generated harm.
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