Technology & Social Media

Yes—one jury returned a plaintiff verdict, finding a social media company financially liable for harms tied to its recommendation algorithm. That ruling signals parents may sue when algorithmic feeds allegedly push minors toward self-harm, though appeals and Section 230 defenses still matter. This article explains the verdict, legal theories, and what it means for future […]

Forcing TikTok to retrain its recommendation algorithm could violate federal law under at least 2 frameworks: trade secret protections and constitutional limits on compelled speech. Because retraining can require disclosing source code, data, and model weights, it may be treated as compelled transfer of proprietary technology. This article explains the legal risks, key statutes, and […]

Courts are increasingly defining “free speech on social media” around a core rule: the First Amendment restricts government actors, not private platforms. New rulings and state laws focus on when moderation becomes “state action” and what transparency or access duties platforms may have. This article explains the new legal lines, what changes for users and […]

A congressional subpoena can compel TikTok and related parties to produce documents and testimony under legal deadline. For TikTok investors, that means fast-moving compliance costs, reputational exposure, and potential regulatory fallout tied to national security scrutiny. This article explains why subpoenas matter, what investors should watch, and how oversight can affect valuation. Why TikTok Investors […]