Uvalde Families Sue Meta, Call of Duty, State Police on Shooting Anniversary, Sparking Tech and Violence Debate
May 27, 2024Families 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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TechCrunch • May 26, 2024
Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Activision and Meta | TechCrunchAl Jazeera • May 25, 2024
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims sue Microsoft, Meta and gunmakerTimes Of India • May 25, 2024
Meta, Call of Duty maker sued on 2nd anniv of Uvalde school attackChattanooga Times Free Press logo • May 25, 2024
Uvalde families sue Meta and Call of Duty maker on second anniversary of school attack | Chattanooga Times Free Press