

States Sue Meta, Instagram Promoters Test Limits
6 snips Nov 27, 2023
Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst, discusses Meta Platforms being sued by 41 states over addictive features in Instagram and Facebook that are harming the mental health of young people. Ann Lipton, business law professor at Tulane University, discusses how Instagram promoters are testing the limits of a 90-year-old securities law.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Social Media Addiction, Lawsuit, and Allegations Against Meta
02:35 • 6min
Meta's Algorithm, Teen Experiences, and First Amendment Concerns
08:37 • 6min
Negative Effects of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health and Legal Implications for Platforms
14:10 • 4min
Ongoing Lawsuits Against Meta and Instagram for Data Targeting Youth
18:07 • 7min
Section 12 Liability and Challenges in the Crypto Context
25:23 • 5min
Selling Securities and the Concept of Solicitation
30:47 • 4min
Uncertainty in Determining Liability and Urging Standards
34:33 • 2min
Cryptocurrency Registration Requirements and Disclosure Obligations
36:08 • 4min