US EditionDiscord accused of exposing kids to graphic, violent content in lawsuit
- A lawsuit from the state of New Jersey claims that Discord engaged in deceptive business practices that endangered younger users.
- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin stated that the app misled parents about its ineffective safety features and failed to verify users' ages.
- The lawsuit seeks an injunction against Discord for violating New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act and demands civil penalties.
- Platkin emphasized that Discord's misleading promises have exposed children to sexual and violent content, making them vulnerable to online predators.
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Discord accused of exposing kids to graphic, violent content in lawsuit
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin filed a lawsuit against Discord on Thursday, alleging the popular messaging app misled parents about its safety features. The complaint follows a multiyear investigation, which claims Discord violated New Jersey consumer protection laws while exposing child users to sexual and violent content, the New Jersey attorney general’s office wrote…
New Jersey Sues Online Platform Discord Over Child Predator Concerns
New Jersey on Thursday became the first state to sue gaming platform Discord, alleging the company failed to protect children from online predators despite marketing itself as a “fun and safe space for teens.” The civil suit, filed by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, alleges that Discord violated the state’s Consumer Fraud Act by failing to protect minors, according to a report by NBC News. Discord is a popular messaging platform use…
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