Discord

Florida filed a civil lawsuit against Discord on Thursday, accusing the platform of misleading children and parents about its safety protections. Attorney General James Uthmeier's suit, filed in Glades County circuit court, alleges Discord's "minimal safety settings, hands-off moderation, and lax rule enforcement" have made the app "a hotbed for predatory and exploitative activities" targeting minors. The state is seeking potentially millions of dollars in damages.

Discord, which has more than 90 million daily active users and is especially popular among younger users, has drawn growing scrutiny from state officials. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the company in May, after a probe tied to its use by the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed similar suits in May and June, respectively, each alleging Discord failed to adequately warn families of risks to children on the platform.
Florida sues Discord over alleged lax child safety protections, joining Texas, Nevada and Arkansas in legal action against the platform.