Snap Inc.—Multiple state AGs sued Snap alleging Snapchat features enabled child exploitation and sextortion at scale
Following New Mexico's September 2024 lawsuit, multiple state attorneys general filed lawsuits against Snap in 2025. Florida AG sued in April 2025 alleging failure to protect children from predators and drug dealers. Utah AG sued in June 2025 alleging the app enabled sexual exploitation and digital addiction, with My AI chatbot advising minors on concealing drugs and alcohol. Kansas AG sued in September 2025 alleging Snap misrepresented app safety with '12+' ratings while exposing users to mature content. NYC sued in October 2025 alleging gross negligence.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Safety | -against | primary | -1.00 |
| Consumer Protection | -against | primary | -1.00 |
| Content Moderation | -against | secondary | -0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | -0.552 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (critical ×2) × confidence (0.66)× agency (negligent ×0.5)
Evidence (2 signals)
Utah AG sued Snap alleging app enabled sexual exploitation and digital addiction in minors
In June 2025, the Utah Department of Commerce and Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc. alleging the app enabled sexual exploitation and digital addiction, and criticizing the launch of My AI without proper testing or adequate safety measures.
Florida AG sued Snap for failing to protect children from predators and drug dealers
In April 2025, the Florida attorney general filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc. alleging the company failed to protect the safety of children, allowing predators and drug dealers to use the platform and exposing minors to potential harm.