New Mexico Lawsuit Claims Snapchat Enables Sextortion of Children

The New Mexico attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Snap, accusing the company of fostering an environment on its Snapchat app that enables the sexual exploitation and sextortion of children. CNBC reports that New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez (D) has launched a legal battle against Snap, the parent company of the popular social media app Snapchat, alleging that the app’s design features and algorithmic recommendations create a “breeding ground” for predators to target, groom, and exploit children. The lawsuit, filed in the First Judicial District Court in Santa...