The lawsuit alleges that Snap Inc. has failed to adequately protect children from online exploitation and has knowingly allowed the app to be used for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawsuit argues that Snap Inc. has a responsibility to prevent child exploitation and that it has failed to do so. It cites several examples of how Snap Inc.

This is a serious issue that has been brought to light by a recent investigation by the social media platform’s own internal whistleblower, who has revealed that Snap has been knowingly allowing this to happen. The whistleblower, who has chosen to remain anonymous, has provided evidence that Snap has been aware of the issue for years, yet has taken no action to stop it. The whistleblower’s evidence includes screenshots of internal communications, emails, and documents that show Snap’s knowledge of the problem. The whistleblower’s claims have been corroborated by other sources, including law enforcement officials and independent researchers.

This investigation revealed that Snapchat was aware of the abuse and had taken steps to prevent it. However, the investigation also revealed that Snapchat was not doing enough to stop the sharing of these images. The lawsuit alleges that Snapchat failed to adequately address the issue of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on its platform, despite being aware of its existence and the potential harm it posed.