Uvalde Families Sue Meta, Call of Duty, State Police on Shooting Anniversary, Sparking Tech and Violence Debate

May 27, 2024
Uvalde Families Sue Meta, Call of Duty, State Police on Shooting Anniversary, Sparking Tech and Violence Debate
  • Families in Uvalde, Texas commemorated the second anniversary of the Robb Elementary School shooting by filing lawsuits.

  • The lawsuits target Meta Platforms, Call of Duty, Daniel Defense, and Texas state police officials for their response to the attack.

  • The tech firms are accused of contributing to the radicalization of shooters, with allegations that the Uvalde shooter practiced with a version of the rifle in the game Call of Duty.

  • Activision Blizzard extended condolences and defended video games, while Meta did not comment.

  • The debate over the influence of technology on violent acts continues, as the community held vigils and remembrance events.

  • President Biden offered his condolences to the community.

  • Other tech industry news includes funding rounds, layoffs at Lucid Motors, Google's investment in Flipkart, and advancements in the European space sector.

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