Topic: section 230
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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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OpenAI Denies Blame in Teen Suicide Case, Cites ChatGPT 'Misuse'
OpenAI has responded to a lawsuit by the family of a teenager who died by suicide after using ChatGPT, denying responsibility and citing the platform's terms of use and Section 230 protections. The company claims the full chat history shows the AI directed the teen to suicide prevention resources...
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The Enshittification of the Internet by Silicon Valley
Cory Doctorow introduces "enshittification" to describe the predictable decline in quality of digital platforms, where services deteriorate as corporate incentives shift from attracting users to extracting maximum value from them. The rise of generative AI accelerates this decline by integrating ...
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Your Face Is the Next Legal Battleground for AI
AI technology is rapidly outpacing existing legal frameworks, creating a regulatory battleground over the use of personal likenesses, such as faces and voices, in generated content. In response, states like Tennessee and California have passed laws to protect against unauthorized digital replicas...
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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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