Key facts
- Florida alleges Discord misled children and parents about safety measures.
- The lawsuit claims Discord has minimal safety settings and lax rule enforcement.
Florida filed a civil lawsuit against Discord on Thursday, alleging the popular social platform has "lax" child safety protections and misled users about its safety measures. The state is seeking damages, claiming the app has become a haven for predatory activities targeting children.
The lawsuit highlights ongoing state-level efforts to hold social media platforms accountable for child safety, potentially leading to significant financial penalties and stricter regulatory requirements for companies like Discord.
Florida filed a civil lawsuit on Thursday against Discord, alleging the popular social platform has "lax" child safety protections and misled children and their parents about its safety measures. The state is seeking potentially millions in damages, with Attorney General James Uthmeier stating in the lawsuit that Discord has "minimal safety settings, hands-off moderation, and lax rule enforcement," making it a "hotbed for predatory and exploitative activities" targeting kids.
Discord, which boasts over 90 million active daily users, has become a significant target for state attorneys general and policymakers concerned about the app's prominence among children. This action follows similar lawsuits filed by Texas in May, Nevada in May, and Arkansas in June, all citing concerns over the platform's alleged failure to adequately protect young users.
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