Subway Surfing Death: Mom Sues Meta, TikTok
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In a groundbreaking case, the mother of a teen who died from subway surfing sues Meta and TikTok, alleging their algorithms pushed dangerous content into her sons feed. The lawsuit, now at the First Department Appellate Court, argues that these platforms exploit young brains and kids need to fit in for profit. The companies lawyer compares algorithms to newspapers, but judges question why targeting minors shouldnt open the door for more investigation. Meta vows to fight the case, while ByteDance remains silent. The appeals court now decides if discovery can proceed, potentially setting rules on algorithms aimed at kids.
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