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Attorneys argue social media not legally responsible for Tops shooting

In a recent court hearing, attorneys debated the responsibility of social media companies in a case involving a teenage girl's death linked to an online predator she met through these platforms. The girl's family argues that social media companies, specifically Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram), should be held accountable for not doing enough to protect minors from predators. The defense, representing Meta, contends that the company is protected under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields internet platforms from being liable for content posted by users. The judge has yet to rule on whether the case can proceed, highlighting the ongoing legal and ethical debates surrounding the role and accountability of social media companies in user safety.

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