Lawsuit Against Meta Asks If Facebook Users Have Right To Control Their Feeds
The lawsuit centers on a provision of Section 230, which is often used to protect internet companies from liability for things posted on their sites.
Key Takeaways of Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Gonzalez v. Google
During almost three hours of oral arguments Feb. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court discussed for the first time a case that questions Section 230 protections. The case looks at the liability of social media platforms and search engines regarding speech hosted on their sites, and if recommendation algorithms could be responsible for aiding terrorist activity.
Tech Group Sues Over Trump’s Executive Order that Targets Social Media Platforms
On June 2nd, the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s executive order that authorizes federal agencies to review Section 230, a law that protects social media companies from lawsuits over the content published on their sites.
New Mexico Seeks Child Safety Restrictions on Meta Apps and Algorithms in Trial’s 2nd Phase
“The state’s proposed mandates infringe on parental rights and stifle free expression,” Meta said last week in a statement.
New Mexico Jury Says Meta Harms Children’s Mental Health and Safety, Violating State Law
New Mexico’s case was among the first to reach trial in a wave of litigation involving social media platforms and their impacts on children.
Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Begins in Los Angeles
Instagram’s parent company Meta and Google’s YouTube will face claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Undercover Investigation of Meta Heads to Trial in New Mexico in First Stand-Alone Case by State
It could give states a new legal pathway to go after social media companies over how their platforms affect children, by using consumer protection and nuisance laws.
TikTok Settles as Social Media Giants Face Landmark Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims
It’s the first time the companies will argue their case before a jury, and the outcome could have profound effects on their businesses and how they will handle children using their platforms.