Meta is facing a lawsuit from the state of New Mexico, which alleges the company facilitated child predators on its platform, while the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is under scrutiny for withholding information, and Discord is implementing age verification measures following a data breach. These developments highlight ongoing debates about social media liability, government transparency, and user safety.
The state of New Mexico initiated a trial accusing Meta of misleading the public about the safety of its platform, according to The Verge. The state alleges Meta knew about the risks of harm on its services but failed to address them. Meta denies these accusations.
Meanwhile, an advocacy group is suing the FCC, claiming the agency has wrongfully kept private documents related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), also according to The Verge. The group is seeking discovery to uncover what DOGE was doing at the FCC.
In other news, the FCC is reportedly investigating ABC's "The View," which FCC Democrat Anna Gomez called an attempt to intimidate critics of the Trump administration, according to Ars Technica. Gomez stated, "This is government intimidation, not a legitimate investigation."
Discord is also facing backlash after announcing mandatory age verification for access to adult content, as reported by Ars Technica. The platform will require users to verify their ages by sharing video selfies or uploading government IDs. Discord confirmed a phased global rollout would begin in early March.
These events come amid broader discussions about the role of technology companies and government agencies. The New Mexico case against Meta centers on the question of social media liability and whether companies are adequately protecting users. The FCC's actions raise concerns about government transparency and the potential for political interference. Discord's age verification measures reflect the ongoing effort to balance user safety with privacy.
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