US States Sue Facebook for Child Manipulation Amid AI Breakthroughs

  • The action coincides with the ongoing breakthroughs in generative AI.
  • The States demand damages up to $25,000 per incident in the ongoing legal battle.
  • 34 U.S. states took legal action against Meta for manipulating minors via Facebook and Instagram.

A coalition of 4 U.S. states has initiated legal action against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. They allege that the social media giant has been involved in the inappropriate manipulation of minors or young Americans who are active on Facebook and Instagram.

This legal action coincides with the ongoing breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in text and generative AI. Attorneys general from multiple states, such as California, Ohio, New York, Kentucky, Virginia, and Louisiana, accuse Meta of employing its algorithms to promote addictive behaviors. They contend that such behaviors detrimentally affect the mental health of children. The statement read in part:

Meta has repeatedly misled the public about the substantial dangers of its Social Media Platforms. It has concealed the ways in which these Platforms exploit and manipulate its most vulnerable consumers: teenagers and children.

The various states’ attorneys pursue distinct claims for damages, restitution, and compensation. These civil penalties encompass amounts ranging between $5,000 and $25,000 “per willful violation.”

A screenshot of the court filing against Meta at the U.S. District Court of Nothern California.(Source: Deadline)

Notably, these U.S. state governments are pressing forward with legal action despite a recent statement by Yann LeCun Meta’s chief AI scientist, who claimed that concerns about the existential risks of AI remain “premature.” LeCun asserted that Meta has already utilized AI to tackle trust and safety concerns on its platforms.

Meanwhile, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), based in the United Kingdom, has expressed serious concerns regarding the rapid increase in AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In a recent report, the IWF disclosed that they had identified over 20,254 AI-generated CSAM images on a single dark web forum within just one month. They cautioned that this sharp uptick in disturbing content could potentially inundate the internet.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Bitcoin Price Prediction as the Coin Corrects to $25.8k After Traders Withdrew $100 Million in BTC from Binance

Image
Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The Bitcoin price saw another dip over the weekend, similar to the one on May 5th. After a brief recovery between May 7th, BTC first dropped to $26.4k, where it remained for the rest of last week, until Saturday, when it crashed to a support at $25.8k, finally dropping below $26,000 once more. Since the drop, the price has been mostly stable, although Bitcoin trading sideways typically does not last. The big question now is whether the price is going to recover again or break the support and continue the drop. Experts believe that BTC might see a potential bullish rally of about +20-25% if the coin maintains its position above the trendline and successfully breaks out from the wedge to the upside. However, a bearish rally toward $21.5k is just as possible if the current support breaks. Others have argued that BTC needs to see $23k and $25k for future gain. The price came too close to the channel suppo
Read more

XRP Could Reach $10,000 For Its Role in CBDCs, Predicts Analyst

Image
Ripple announced a private XRP ledger (XRPL) in 2021 for CBDCs leveraging blockchain technology. The development makes cryptocurrencies “be leveraged as a neutral bridge asset for frictionless value movement between CBDCs and other currencies,” said the company. Around 130 countries around the world are looking to launch CBDCs, touting them as the future of all transactions. 98% of the world is exploring CBDC options, and XRP could gain big if they incorporate their ledger technology with other nations. Also Read: U.S. & European Union React to BRICS Expansion Taking this into consideration, pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Bitforcoinz predicted that Ripple ’s integration with CBDCs could catapult the XRP price to new highs. According to the price prediction, XRP could touch $10,000 if it powers CBDCs in all countries that explore digital currencies. #XRP was designed to settle CBDC's! There are not enough XRPz out there to brige all the money at a price of $10
Read more

Binance US chief the latest exec to leave amid regulatory troubles

Brian Shroder, the chief exec of Binance US , has stepped down and been temporarily replaced by chief legal officer Norman Reed, as the firm cuts one-third of its employees amid mounting regulatory scrutiny. Shroder’s departure comes hot on the heels of other Binance top executives leaving, including head of Eastern Europe and Russia, Gleb Kostarev, and global head of product, Mayur Kamat. The global crypto exchange is embroiled in numerous regulatory crackdowns and investigations by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Justice Department, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), into money laundering, mishandling customer funds, ignoring sanctions, and more. Binance US has also decided to cut another round of employees, this time more than 100 people. A spokesperson said in a statement that the move was a direct result of regulatory pressure in the US. “The actions we are taking today provide Binance.US with more than seven years of financial runway and enab
Read more