Ken Paxton sues Netflix, accusing it of 'spying on Texans, including children'

"Texas Takes on Netflix: Attorney General Files Lawsuit Over Data Collection and Alleged Addiction Tactics" In a move that could have significant implications for the streaming giant, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that the company is engaging in deceptive trade practices and "spying" on state residents. At the heart of the lawsuit is Paxton's claim that Netflix is designed to be addictive, using sophisticated algorithms to keep viewers hooked and subsequently selling their personal data to advertisers. The lawsuit accuses Netflix of collecting vast amounts of consumer data, often without users' knowledge or consent, and using it to fuel targeted advertising. As the streaming wars continue to heat up, this lawsuit could be a major blow to Netflix's business model and raise important questions about the ethics of data collection in the digital age.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Monday filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company is “spying” on state residents and employing deceptive trade practices. Paxton accused Netflix of being designed to be addictive, saying it has earned billions of dollars annually from secretly selling consumer data collected to bolster advertising after the streaming...