NJ Attorney General Matt Platkin announces a lawsuit against Discord for its violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. Credit: NJPEN.
NJ Attorney General Sues Discord App for Deceptive Business Practices, Endangering Children
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin alleges that the social networking app misrepresented safety controls that purported to filter inappropriate messaging aimed at kids. The lawsuit also claims that Discord markets itself to children, and alleges that those who prey on them can leverage it to groom and exploit them.
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