New Jersey has made headlines as the first state to sue Discord, alleging that the messaging platform exposes children to graphic violence, sexual abuse, and exploitation. The lawsuit asserts that despite claiming to be safe for children, Discord's weak safety controls have made it a target for online predators. The attorney general pointed out the ease of account creation and the allowance of pseudonyms, which enables younger users to bypass age restrictions and adults to impersonate minors. The appeal cites multiple criminal cases in New Jersey showcasing how predators exploit Discord's vulnerabilities to communicate explicitly with children, highlighting the urgent need for better safety measures.
New Jersey's attorney general claims Discord exposes children to graphic content and neglects user safety, filing the first suit against the platform.
Despite Discord's claimed safety for children, officials argue the platform's poor controls allow predators easy access to exploitative behavior.
The lawsuit highlights how easily children can create accounts, bypassing age restrictions, enabling adults to masquerade as minors for predatory purposes.
Criminal cases involving adults on Discord illustrate the platform's failure to safeguard young users against explicit communication and sexual exploitation.
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