Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta Platforms Inc executives and directors have been accused in a new lawsuit over their inability to address sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation on their platforms. The Meta-owned social media apps, Facebook and Instagram have found themselves in troubled waters over this accusation.&nbsp;

The complaint was made public late Monday by several pension and investment funds that own Meta stock. They claimed that Meta’s leadership and board have failed to protect the company’s and shareholders’ interests by turning a blind eye to ‘systemic evidence’ of criminal activity.&nbsp;

Talking about the board’s failure to give an explanation on this, the complaint said, “The only logical inference is that the board has consciously decided to permit Meta's platforms to promote and facilitate sex/human trafficking.”&nbsp;

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Meta has rejected the basis of the lawsuit, which was filed in Delaware Chancery Court. Meta released an official statement on Tuesday saying, “We prohibit human exploitation and child sexual exploitation in no uncertain terms. The claims in this lawsuit mischaracterise our efforts to combat this type of activity. Our goal is to prevent people who seek to exploit others from using our platform.”

In 2019, Zuckerberg, Meta’s co-founder and chief executive told Congress that child exploitation was one of the most serious threats that the company focuses on.

Previous similar accusations on Meta

The California-based multi-billionaire tech company Meta has long faced accusations that its platforms are a safe haven for sexual misconduct. In June 2021, the Texas Supreme Court allowed three people who became entangled with their abusers through Facebook to sue, saying Facebook was not a “lawless no man’s land” immune from liability for human trafficking.&nbsp;

Meta separately faces hundreds of lawsuits from families of teenagers and younger children who claimed to suffer mental health problems due to these social media platforms. Some school districts have also filed lawsuits over the problem.&nbsp; 
 
Monday’s lawsuit is also one of many such cases where shareholders sue officers and directors who allegedly breached their duties.&nbsp;

Those behind the suit include the Employees’ Retirement System of the State of Rhode Island, Kiwi Investment Management Wholesale Core Fund, and Teamsters Pension Fund, according to the filing. 
 
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Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta Platforms Inc executives and directors have been accused in a new lawsuit over their inability to address sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation on their platforms.

Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta Platforms Inc executives and directors have been accused in a new lawsuit over their inability to address sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation on their platforms. The Meta-owned social media apps, Facebook and Instagram have found themselves in troubled waters over this accusation. The complaint was made public late Monday by several pension and investment funds that own Meta stock. They claimed that Meta’s leadership and board have failed to protect the company’s and shareholders’ interests by turning a blind eye to ‘systemic evidence’ of criminal activity. Talking about the board’s failure to give an explanation on this, the complaint said, “The only logical inference is that the board has consciously decided to permit Meta's platforms to promote and facilitate sex/human trafficking.” Also Read | Dream job alert! This Bengaluru company is looking for a 'Chief Meme Officer' at $1200 a month, check details Meta has rejected the basis of the lawsuit, which was filed in Delaware Chancery Court. Meta released an official statement on Tuesday saying, “We prohibit human exploitation and child sexual exploitation in no uncertain terms. The claims in this lawsuit mischaracterise our efforts to combat this type of activity. Our goal is to prevent people who seek to exploit others from using our platform.” In 2019, Zuckerberg, Meta’s co-founder and chief executive told Congress that child exploitation was one of the most serious threats that the company focuses on. Previous similar accusations on Meta The California-based multi-billionaire tech company Meta has long faced accusations that its platforms are a safe haven for sexual misconduct. In June 2021, the Texas Supreme Court allowed three people who became entangled with their abusers through Facebook to sue, saying Facebook was not a “lawless no man’s land” immune from liability for human trafficking. Meta separately faces hundreds of lawsuits from families of teenagers and younger children who claimed to suffer mental health problems due to these social media platforms. Some school districts have also filed lawsuits over the problem. Monday’s lawsuit is also one of many such cases where shareholders sue officers and directors who allegedly breached their duties. Those behind the suit include the Employees’ Retirement System of the State of Rhode Island, Kiwi Investment Management Wholesale Core Fund, and Teamsters Pension Fund, according to the filing. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Mark Zuckerberg, Meta sued over their failure to address sex trafficking, child exploitation

A woman in the United States has sued Facebook's parent company Meta and social media messaging company Snapchat over allegations her daughter committed suicide as she was addicted to the social media platforms.

Selena Rodriguez,11, had committed suicide last year. The woman from Connecticut alleged in the lawsuit that Meta-owned Instagram and Snapchat caused her daughter's death as she was "struggling with the harmful effects of social media".

The lawsuit claimed the social platforms "exploited human psychology" through the use of artificial intelligence. The case has been filed in San Francisco.&nbsp;

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The complaint alleged that Snapchat encouraged "addictive behaviours" as it targeted teenage and young-adult users.

Last year Instagram had announced new measures aimed at protecting young users on its platform. Instagram's CEO&nbsp;Adam Mosseri had appeared before US lawmakers to defend the app which US Senator Richard Blumenthal said had "toxic impacts".

US states had last year announced a joint probe on Instagram's parent company Meta for promoting the app for children despite allegedly knowing its potential harm.

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The latest lawsuit against Meta and Snapchat comes after whistleblower Frances Haugen ex-employee at Facebook had alleged that the company prioritised profits over people's safety.

Frances had asserted&nbsp;that Facebook&nbsp;should not be trusted to change its ways as she urged the lawmakers to curb&nbsp;the social media giant's unlimited power on the net.

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A woman in the United States has sued Facebook's parent company Meta and social media messaging company Snapchat over allegations her daughter committed suicide as she was addicted to the social media platforms.

A woman in the United States has sued Facebook's parent company Meta and social media messaging company Snapchat over allegations her daughter committed suicide as she was addicted to the social media platforms. Selena Rodriguez,11, had committed suicide last year. The woman from Connecticut alleged in the lawsuit that Meta-owned Instagram and Snapchat caused her daughter's death as she was "struggling with the harmful effects of social media". The lawsuit claimed the social platforms "exploited human psychology" through the use of artificial intelligence. The case has been filed in San Francisco. Also Read: Here is why social media giant Facebook is facing $3.2 billion class-action lawsuit in UK The complaint alleged that Snapchat encouraged "addictive behaviours" as it targeted teenage and young-adult users. Last year Instagram had announced new measures aimed at protecting young users on its platform. Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri had appeared before US lawmakers to defend the app which US Senator Richard Blumenthal said had "toxic impacts". US states had last year announced a joint probe on Instagram's parent company Meta for promoting the app for children despite allegedly knowing its potential harm. Also Read: New lawsuit alleges Facebook and Google colluded in online ad sales The latest lawsuit against Meta and Snapchat comes after whistleblower Frances Haugen ex-employee at Facebook had alleged that the company prioritised profits over people's safety. Frances had asserted that Facebook should not be trusted to change its ways as she urged the lawmakers to curb the social media giant's unlimited power on the net. (With inputs from Agencies)

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