Arkansas v. Youtube

On the 3rd of October 2024, Arkansas’ Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Youtube alleging that YouTube employs deceptive design and practices to keep users, particularly minors, engaged on their platform, which is claimed to be harmful. The legal basis for this action stems from the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA) and the Arkansas Public Nuisance Law. Key allegations include YouTube's alleged false representations about platform safety and the use of addictive design features that negatively impact public mental health, general health, safety, and welfare.