Meta is facing a landmark public nuisance trial in New Mexico that targets its platform design and algorithm safety, testing the boundaries of its traditional legal immunity.
Mark··2 min read
The legal battle between Meta and New Mexico over child safety moves into a consequential second phase, challenging Section 230 protections by characterizing social media design features as a public nuisance.
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The U.K.'s Ofcom has launched an investigation into Telegram over concerns regarding child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Telegram has denied the allegations, making this a pivotal test for the U.K.'s Online Safety Act.
Jessy··2 min read
Meta's legal defeats in New Mexico and Los Angeles signal a shift in tech accountability, as courts increasingly look past Section 230 immunity to challenge the legal responsibilities of platform algorithms and design.
Jessy··2 min read
A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million in penalties, finding the company liable for misleading users about child safety on its platforms. This represents the first jury verdict of its kind against Meta regarding harm to young users.
Jessy··1 min read
A New Mexico court jury has found Meta liable for misleading users regarding child safety on its products, resulting in a $375 million penalty, underscoring growing state-level regulation of social media platforms.
Jessy··2 min read
The AI industry is confronting severe legal hurdles as xAI faces a lawsuit in Tennessee over Grok-generated harmful imagery of minors, while OpenAI is being sued by Encyclopedia Britannica for training its models on 100,000 copyrighted articles without permission. Amidst these battles, Anthropic is hiring weapons experts to bolster system safety and prevent misuse.
Jessy··2 min read
WhatsApp has launched parent-linked accounts for children under 13, featuring contact approval and communication blackout controls. Designed to comply with US COPPA and EU GDPR regulations, the product promises to isolate children's data from advertising systems. While providing a safer communication alternative for pre-teens, the move has reignited debates over early social media dependency and the psychological impact of digital parental surveillance.
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Indonesia and India's Karnataka state have announced plans to ban social media access for children under 16, following Australia's lead. This global movement aims to curb cyberbullying and addiction, though it faces significant challenges regarding the technical feasibility of age verification and user privacy.
Jessy··5 min read
New York is suing Valve over loot boxes as illegal gambling, while Instagram introduces parent alerts for sensitive searches in response to child safety legislation.
Jessy··5 min read