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U.S. Appeals Court Allows Lawsuits Against Social Media Companies to Proceed

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that lawsuits against social media companies concerning online safety will proceed, rejecting early appeals from Meta and TikTok. The court's decision emphasizes that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act does not shield these companies in this context.

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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that lawsuits against social media companies concerning online safety will proceed, rejecting early appeals from Meta and TikTok. The court's decision emphasizes that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act does not shield these companies in this context.

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Tech companies must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction, appeals court rules

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U.S. Appeals Court Allows Lawsuits Against Social Media Companies to Proceed