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Following the release of Part 1 in April 2025, Harry Lambert is featured in The New Law Journal with Part 2 of his article; ‘Is social media a defective product?’ In the second part of this series, Harry Lambert tackles some key questions: is social media a ‘product’ at all, and how might claims be brought against its platforms? In Part 1, the article considered whether it was possible to sue social media companies at all, or whether they are protected by statutory or contractual immunity. In Part 2, Harry Lambert tackles some key questions including: is social media a ‘product’ at all, and how might claims be brought against its platforms? He explores the possible causes of action as a vehicle…
External Publications, News 3 Jul, 2025
Harry Lambert’s article Is social media a defective product? is featured today on the front cover of the New Law Journal. In the first part of a new series focused on the legal obligation of social media companies, digital product liability expert Harry Lambert puts social media firms under the spotlight, asking: to what extent are they liable for harm? In a booming industry where regulation struggles to keep pace, social media companies have been frequently accused of not doing enough to protect users and/or take accountability. Harry Lambert’s series of articles evaluates the potential liability of social media companies for the harms caused by their algorithms and platform design. Part 1, available now, considers whether it is possible to sue…
External Publications, News 17 Apr, 2025
