<description>&lt;p&gt;Can You SUE Social Media For A Bad BBL?&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;span class="citation-162"&gt;In this special "Afterthought" segment, Leron Gaskins explores the evolving legal landscape surrounding Big Tech liability&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "citation-162 citation-end-162"&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="12"&gt; &lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-path-to-node="17,3"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="citation-161"&gt;Following the discussion on "How the Algorithm Created the BBL Epidemic," we look at the landmark trials currently accusing social media giants of intentionally designing addictive products that harm our physical and mental health&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="citation-161 citation-end-161"&gt;&lt;sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="13"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="13"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="13"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="13"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="13"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="13"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="13"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="13"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class= "superscript" data-turn-source-index="13"&gt; &lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-path-to-node="17,7"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;span class="citation-160"&gt;We contrast the rise of cosmetic surgeries—which skyrocketed from 11 million in 2008 to 27 million in 2024—with current lawsuits involving dangerous viral trends and child addiction&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "citation-160 citation-end-160"&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="14"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="14"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="14"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="14"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="14"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="14"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="14"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="14"&gt; &lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-path-to-node="18,3"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="citation-159"&gt;Is the surge in surgical complications a personal choice, or is it a calculated result of an algorithm that feeds our deepest insecurities?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-path-to-node="19"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="19" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;In this episode, we discuss:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-path-to-node="20,0,0"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-path-to-node="20,0,1"&gt;&lt;span data-path-to-node= "20,0,1,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node="20,0,1,0" data-index-in-node= "0"&gt;&lt;span class="citation-158"&gt;Big Tech vs. Big Tobacco&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class="citation-158"&gt;: Why legal experts are comparing the current fight against Meta and YouTube to the historic 90s lawsuits against tobacco companies&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "citation-158 citation-end-158"&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="16"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="16"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="16"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="16"&gt; &lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-path-to-node="20,0,1,2"&gt;.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;span data-path-to-node="20,1,1,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node= "20,1,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;&lt;span class= "citation-157"&gt;Algorithmic Accountability&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class="citation-157"&gt;: How the "Afterthought" explores the shifting interpretation of Section 230 and why "Subway Surfing" lawsuits in New York could set a new precedent&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "citation-157 citation-end-157"&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="17"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="17"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="17"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="17"&gt; &lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-path-to-node="20,1,1,2"&gt;.|&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p id="p-rc_51320ba6d0b1091e-86" data-path-to-node="20,2,1"&gt; &lt;span data-path-to-node="20,2,1,0"&gt;&lt;strong data-path-to-node= "20,2,1,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;&lt;span class="citation-156"&gt;The 250% Surgery Clip&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class="citation-156"&gt;: Unpacking the data that suggests the BBL epidemic is not a coincidence, but a direct result of digital incarceration&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "citation-156 citation-end-156"&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="18"&gt; &lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-path-to-node="20,2,1,2"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong data-path-to-node="20,3,1,0" data-index-in-node= "0"&gt;&lt;span class="citation-155"&gt;Mark Zuckerberg on the Stand&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class="citation-155"&gt;: The potential for high-level tech executives to testify about the "long-standing commitment" (or lack thereof) to user safety&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 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The Broken Traditions Podcast with Leron Gaskins

Leron Gaskins

Big Tech on Trial: Are Algorithms Responsible for BBL Risks?

FEB 13, 202612 MIN
The Broken Traditions Podcast with Leron Gaskins

Big Tech on Trial: Are Algorithms Responsible for BBL Risks?

FEB 13, 202612 MIN

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Can You SUE Social Media For A Bad BBL? In this special "Afterthought" segment, Leron Gaskins explores the evolving legal landscape surrounding Big Tech liability . Following the discussion on "How the Algorithm Created the BBL Epidemic," we look at the landmark trials currently accusing social media giants of intentionally designing addictive products that harm our physical and mental health . We contrast the rise of cosmetic surgeries—which skyrocketed from 11 million in 2008 to 27 million in 2024—with current lawsuits involving dangerous viral trends and child addiction . Is the surge in surgical complications a personal choice, or is it a calculated result of an algorithm that feeds our deepest insecurities? In this episode, we discuss: Big Tech vs. Big Tobacco: Why legal experts are comparing the current fight against Meta and YouTube to the historic 90s lawsuits against tobacco companies . Algorithmic Accountability: How the "Afterthought" explores the shifting interpretation of Section 230 and why "Subway Surfing" lawsuits in New York could set a new precedent .| The 250% Surgery Clip: Unpacking the data that suggests the BBL epidemic is not a coincidence, but a direct result of digital incarceration Mark Zuckerberg on the Stand: The potential for high-level tech executives to testify about the "long-standing commitment" (or lack thereof) to user safety CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: Patreon (Free 1-Week Trial): Join the Tradition Breakers for the full, unedited 3-hour deep dives . YouTube: Watch the visual breakdown and join the community discussion in the pinned comments Enjoyed the episode? Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help more Tradition Breakers find this message.