![]() But the Taamneh versus Twitter case goes beyond the immunity law. Osen says the first is focused on part of a law that gives these platforms immunity when it comes to third party content posted on their sites. ![]() There are two very similar cases involving the liability of tech giants before the court this week, focused on different areas of law. “Their algorithms allegedly promoted ISIS’ content, particularly ISIS’ violent content which included beheadings and mass executions that proliferated across social media,” said Gary Osen who represents a number of terror victims related to this case. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said that claim should be reviewed by a trial court, leading Twitter and other tech companies to appeal to the Supreme Court. The Taamneh family claims Twitter knowingly provided ISIS assistance, aiding and abetting an act of international terrorism by allowing the terror group’s content on their platform. ![]() The family of one of those killed sued Twitter citing the Antiterrorism Act. Taamneh stems from a 2017 ISIS attack at a nightclub in Istanbul. ![]() One blockbuster case involving Twitter boils down to a fight over whether the company should be held liable for terrorists using the platform to carry out deadly attacks. The justices are considering the immunity and liability that come with influential platforms. WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Tech giants are in the crosshairs of the nation’s high court this week. ![]()
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