As Congress stalls on passing legislation to protect children from the risks of social media and artificial intelligence, state prosecutors are taking matters into their own hands. A growing number of investigations, high-profile settlements, and verdicts are being handed down against tech giants, who are being held accountable for their failure to safeguard minors online. From lax moderation policies to the spread of misinformation, state leaders are targeting the companies' vulnerabilities, pushing for stricter regulations and greater transparency. As the federal government remains gridlocked, the stage is set for a battle between state and federal authorities, with children's online safety hanging precariously in the balance.
State prosecutors are turning up the heat on social media and artificial intelligence companies over their safeguards for children as federal lawmakers remain at an impasse on the issue. From new investigations to a string of settlements, verdicts and state laws, state leaders are trying to fill a gap left by Congress, which has failed...
