Discord becomes latest platform to face deceptive design suit from a state AG in US
By Madeline Hughes ( April 17, 2025, 22:08 GMT | Insight) -- Discord has been hit with a lawsuit from a state enforcer alleging that its deceptive business practices harmed children on its platform, becoming the latest company to face such an action. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a lawsuit today that alleges Discord's messaging service features exposed New Jersey children to violent and sexual content and predators.The instant messaging and Voice over IP social platform Discord has been hit with a lawsuit from a state enforcer alleging that its deceptive business practices harmed children on its platform, becoming the latest company to face such an action....
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