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New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children

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Feed Name: WIRED Security

Date Published: 2025-04-17

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Justin Ling

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New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Discord alleging deceptive and unconscionable practices that endanger minors, asserting that the platform’s age restrictions and safety controls—such as message scanning settings and sexual content filters—are insufficient and inconsistently enforced. Following a multiyear investigation and citing incidents like the Buffalo shooter’s use of Discord, the AG claims Discord’s 2023 safety commitments have not adequately protected children and teens.

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