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Social media platforms face new liability over platform design, potentially impacting Section 230

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Recent jury verdicts against Meta and YouTube have raised concerns about the future of online speech and platform design. Plaintiffs argued that specific platform features, such as recommendation algorithms and infinite scroll, caused harm to children, leading to liability for the companies. While Meta and YouTube plan to appeal, legal experts worry that if upheld, these rulings could lead to platforms restricting more content to avoid design-defect claims, potentially undermining Section 230 protections. AI

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Social media platforms face new liability over platform design, potentially impacting Section 230

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