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Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Massive legal siege' against social media companies looms

Consolidated lawsuits allege Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube were intentionally designed to addict minors, causing widespread youth mental-health harms and seeking multibillion-dollar remedies.
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

6 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
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Right-Wing Moguls Dominate Social Media. One Legal Fix Can Help Stem the Tide.

Consolidation of major social platforms under right-wing owners concentrates influence and raises questions about platform accountability amid potential Section 230 reforms.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Right-Wing Moguls Dominate Social Media. One Legal Fix Can Help Stem the Tide.

Revising Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act would increase social media platforms' legal accountability for content they host and distribute.
Law
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Why "the 26 words that made the internet" may not protect Big Tech in the AI age | Fortune

Meta's AI systems previously allowed inappropriate interactions with minors, prompting the company to add guardrails and restrict teen access amid AI safety and liability concerns.
Law
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Will Big Tech be held liable in chatbot suicide cases?

AI chatbots that synthesize and present online content blur legal distinctions and may expose platform creators to liability for dangerous third-party advice, including about suicide.
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US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Louisiana 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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Musk's X must face claim of negligence over child abuse images, judge rules

A federal appeals court revived part of a lawsuit against Elon Musk's X regarding child exploitation claims and negligence in reporting explicit content.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

If 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.
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago

Can 'god-like technologies' be prevented from harming a generation of children? | Computer Weekly

The real problem of humanity is we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions and god-like technologies.
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Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Section 230 helped create the internet. What happens if it goes away?

Section 230 faces potential repeal by 2027, which could lead to significant changes in online content moderation and liability.
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