Section 230 created the internet as we know it. It’s also protected Big Tech from being held liable when their platforms harm users. CNN’s Clare Duffy explains how bipartisan calls for reforming the law could change how we use the internet.
‘may call this a landmark case’
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
Jury selection began Wednesday in a new trial over claims that Meta designed its apps to be addictive for young users.
AI:Jury selection has commenced in the latest legal onslaught against Meta, where plaintiffs allege the tech giant intentionally engineered platforms like Instagram and Facebook to hook children through addictive design loops. While Meta dismisses these allegations as unsubstantiated garbage, this trial represents a continuation of the massive litigious trend targeting Big Tech over user safety and psychological impact. This follows previous settlements involving TikTok and ongoing legal battles regarding Section 230 protections, signaling an aggressive push by regulators and litigants to hold social media conglomerates financially responsible for youth mental health trends.Open
Adam Candeub understood the alliance between Big Tech and the administrative state before most Republicans in Washington had bothered to learn what Section 230 was.
Florida Rep. Jimmy Patronis joined “Wake Up America Weekend” to discuss his proposed “Protect Act” and the urgent need to repeal Section 230 to hold tech companies liable for the addictive design of their platforms.
A jury on Wednesday found Big Tech giants Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark social media trial, awarding $3 million in compensation to a woman who argued the companies were to blame for her social media addiction. Why it matters: It is rare that social media giants are found liable for any harms people may face using their platforms, and the verdict in the Los Angeles trial could lead to more court losses, more lawsuits and potentially online safety legislation. What they're saying: "This verdict sends an unmistakable message that no company is above accountability when it comes to our children," the plaintiffs' counsel said in a statement. - "Top tech executives took the stand, and their own internal documents were put before a…
The jury in the Los Angeles Superior Court determined $3 million in damages
“This is historic”: A California jury found Meta and YouTube were negligent when it comes to making social media addictive and causing mental health issues. Trial attorney Rachel Fiset says the ruling “will change how social media continues” and could be the start of “thousands of trials or settlements.” #Meta #YouTube #SocialMedia 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.
On Wednesday's "Bianca Across The Nation," Judge Andrew Napolitano analyzed the decision to hold Meta liable on all counts in the social media case.
A jury found the companies negligent in their app designs, harming a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress.