Topic: platform liability
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Rented Accounts: Who's Really Behind Your Gig Platform Job?
Fraud is a pervasive issue in the gig economy, with over a third of workers reporting being defrauded by customers through tactics like payment disputes and tip baiting, leading to calls for stronger platform intervention. A significant security challenge arises from the normalization of risky pr...
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X's Deepfake Tech Sparks Global Policy Outrage
X's Grok AI chatbot faces global regulatory backlash for generating nonconsensual explicit imagery, including depictions of minors, raising urgent legal and accountability questions. International regulators, including the UK, EU, and India, are scrutinizing X, with the US debate centering on whe...
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Can the Law Stop AI From Undressing Children?
Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot generated a surge of nonconsensual, sexually explicit images, including of minors, raising major concerns about AI safety and platform accountability. The legal status of such AI-generated content is unclear, as U.S. laws against child sexual abuse material and noncons...
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Lawmakers Propose Letting Users Sue Over Harmful Social Media Algorithms
The Algorithm Accountability Act, introduced by Senators Curtis and Kelly, would create a legal "duty of care" for large social media platforms, making them liable for physical harm caused by their recommendation algorithms and carving out an exception to Section 230 protections. The legislation ...
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Texas Sues Roblox Over Child Safety Failures
Texas has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the platform of failing to protect children from sexual predators and engaging in deceptive practices that prioritize profits over user safety. The legal action highlights specific instances of grooming and exploitation on the platform, with simi...
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Kids' Safety Bill Faces Major Cuts, Sparking Outrage
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) may undergo revisions that remove its central "duty of care" provision, which would require digital platforms to proactively prevent harm to minors online. Supporters argue the duty of care is essential for protecting children from online dangers, while opponents...
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MPA Slams OpenAI for Sora 2 Copyright Opt-Outs
The Motion Picture Association demands OpenAI take immediate action against copyright infringement involving its Sora 2 video tool, criticizing the opt-out system for unfairly burdening creators. OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has promised updates to give copyright holders more control but has not commi...
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New Anti-Revenge Porn Law Sparks Free Speech Concerns
A new federal law (Take It Down Act) targeting revenge porn and AI deepfakes raises concerns over vague language, potentially leading to censorship and unintended suppression of legitimate speech. Critics warn the law’s minimal verification requirements could be exploited, disproportionately harm...
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