Millions of Americans use AI chatbots for emotional support and companionship, from teens to isolated seniors. New state laws are only beginning to regulate the risks as wrongful death lawsuits alleging AI harm reshape the rules.
TikTok and ByteDance agreed to pay $400 million to settle a DOJ lawsuit over underage users and COPPA violations. But how TikTok's age-detection system works and what data it collects to verify age raises new privacy concerns that parents should know before letting their kids use social media.
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million to fund treatment, prevent harm, and make changes to Facebook and Instagram aimed at protecting young users. It's the first social media addiction ruling that goes way beyond money by making Meta change how its platforms operate.
Millions of people now ask AI chatbots health questions before contacting a doctor. A new lawsuit is prompting closer scrutiny of where AI can help, where it falls short, and how courts may approach claims involving AI-generated medical guidance.
Illinois Governor Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act early July, but it has clear limitations, including that individuals still can't sue if AI harms them. Learn what the new law regulates, and what legal options consumers have.
Recent privacy rights lawsuits against Amazon and Google claim AI facial recognition in doorbell cameras illegally collects faceprints without consent. As litigation grows, courts could reshape biometric data rights, AI regulation, and how smart home companies use and store sensitive facial data.
Social media addiction lawsuits against Meta, ByteDance, Snap, and Google are exposing how platform design increase mental health risks among children. Learn what parents need to know, how these apps become addictive, and practical ways to help keep kids safe online.
Breathitt school district secured a $27 million settlement with Meta, ByteDance, Snap Inc, and Google over teen mental health crises allegedly caused by social media. As more than 1,300 school districts pursue similar claims, the deal could shape the future of the social media addiction litigation.
Meta is seeking to overturn the $6 million social media addiction verdict, arguing the plaintiff’s mental health injuries were caused by user-generated content, which they aren't liable for. Meanwhile, a Kentucky school district has settled a similar case with Google, Snap, and ByteDance.
Most drivers think of distracted driving as texting while driving or eating while merging onto the highway. And those activities are real problems. But there is another form of distraction
What you share online after an accident or injury can influence how your case is evaluated. Here’s how social media is used in Texas lawsuits and where mistakes can happen.
AI can offer quick answers to health questions, but what happens when it gets it wrong? Concerns are growing about misdiagnosis, delayed care, and who may be responsible when AI medical advice leads to harm.
