A landmark court battle over Meta’s platforms could have major implications for the future of social media regulation. The Hill's Sophie Brams and Julia Shapero break down how proposed penalties and the rise of AI chatbots could make this case a bellwether for Big Tech. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/the-gavel/the-gavel-live-briefing/6038668-meta-landmark-trial-young-users-addiction-discussion/ #facebook #instagram #socialmedia #meta #trial #landmarktrial #thegavel #bigtech #onlinesafety #meta
AI:The legal shield that big tech giants have used to dodge accountability for years is finally cracking as a federal court ruled that Meta can no longer hide behind the protections of Section 230 in an ongoing lawsuit brought by a coalition of attorneys general. While the radical left-wing media remains predictably silent about this massive blow to Silicon Valley's untouchable status, this trial represents a watershed moment for digital accountability regarding Facebook and Instagram. This is not just a corporate dispute; it is a monumental battle against the unchecked power of tech behemoths that have long operated with impunity, setting aside their social responsibilities to prioritize profit and biased moderation. As this case heads to…Open
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A California jury recently found Meta and Google's YouTube liable for designing addictive social media platforms in a landmark case. The jury awarded the plaintiff $6 million in damages, and now Meta and Google are saying they will appeal. Mark Lanier, the plaintiff's lawyer, joins "NewsNation Live" to discuss the trial and the broader implications of the ruling. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
'Big Tobacco Moment': Attorney Mark Lanier says Mark Zuckerberg "can't run away from the documents. And so I think that he's told mistruths to Congress. He told mistruths to our jury, and our jury didn't believe him one whit."
Two consequential jury trials in New Mexico and California have ended with verdicts against social media giant Meta following lawsuits claiming that children were harmed […] Source
Two consequential jury trials in New Mexico and California have ended with verdicts against social media giant Meta following lawsuits claiming that children were harmed […] Source
