A federal judge has ruled that major tech companies must face lawsuits brought by school districts alleging their social media apps have contributed to a mental health crisis among students. The lawsuits target Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, Google, China’s TikTok, and Snapchat.
Bloomberg reports that U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, has allowed lawsuits against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap to proceed in federal court. The decision comes after a contrasting ruling by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge in June, which favored the tech giants.
The lawsuits, filed by school districts, accuse the companies of designing “addictive” apps that have contributed to a mental health crisis among students. The districts argue that the platforms were engineered to addict kids by using algorithms and features such as the “like” button, causing harm to society in a manner similar to cigarette manufacturers who designed their products to be addictive.
Judge Rogers denied the companies’ request to dismiss negligence claims, although she narrowed the scope of allegations that will move forward. She concluded that some claims are barred by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a federal law that shields internet companies from lawsuits.
The ruling follows another decision by Judge Rogers just over a week ago, in which she ruled that Meta must face a lawsuit brought by dozens of state attorneys general alleging that the company knowingly hooked kids on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
