New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has filed a lawsuit against Discord, a popular messaging platform, for allegedly failing to protect children from harmful content and predators.

The lawsuit claims that Discord has not implemented adequate safeguards to prevent minors from being exposed to explicit material or from being targeted by sexual predators on the platform.

Grewal stated, “Discord has a responsibility to protect its young users from harm, and our investigation has revealed that they have failed in that duty.”

The lawsuit also alleges that Discord has failed to enforce its own terms of service, which prohibit the use of the platform by individuals under the age of 13.

Discord has faced criticism in the past for its handling of inappropriate content and the presence of predators on the platform.

The company has stated that they are committed to the safety and well-being of their users, especially minors, and will cooperate fully with the investigation.

This lawsuit is part of a larger effort by the New Jersey Attorney General’s office to hold social media companies accountable for their role in protecting children online.

The outcome of the lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for how social media platforms are regulated and monitored in the future.

Discord has not yet publicly commented on the lawsuit, but their response is eagerly awaited by both supporters and critics of the platform.

It remains to be seen how this legal action will impact Discord and its policies regarding the protection of children on their platform.