{"id":15991,"date":"2024-03-20T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.io\/blog\/?p=15991"},"modified":"2024-03-20T18:31:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T18:31:42","slug":"wozniaks-victory-shifts-online-liability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wozniaks-victory-shifts-online-liability\/","title":{"rendered":"Wozniak&#8217;s Victory Shifts Online Liability"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-twhqc-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-twhqc-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-9\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-17\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cec3b9c3-2a0d-4fa2-a4ef-d75e3d8c0421\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wozniaks-victory-shifts-online-liability\/#Wozniaks_Battle_Against_Bitcoin_Scams\" title=\"Wozniak&#8217;s Battle Against Bitcoin Scams\">Wozniak&#8217;s Battle Against Bitcoin Scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wozniaks-victory-shifts-online-liability\/#Ruling_Reversal_A_Step_Towards_Accountability\" title=\"Ruling Reversal: A Step Towards Accountability\">Ruling Reversal: A Step Towards Accountability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wozniaks-victory-shifts-online-liability\/#A_Potential_Shift_in_Legal_Responsibility\" title=\"A Potential Shift in Legal Responsibility\">A Potential Shift in Legal Responsibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wozniaks-victory-shifts-online-liability\/#The_Demand_for_Greater_Oversight\" title=\"The Demand for Greater Oversight\">The Demand for Greater Oversight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wozniaks_Battle_Against_Bitcoin_Scams\"><\/span>Wozniak&#8217;s Battle Against Bitcoin Scams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, has secured a notable win in his lawsuit against YouTube. The case centers on manipulated videos that falsely used Wozniak&#8217;s image to endorse a Bitcoin scam. This situation has brought to light the ongoing challenge of digital fraud and the duty of online platforms to combat such deceit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ruling_Reversal_A_Step_Towards_Accountability\"><\/span>Ruling Reversal: A Step Towards Accountability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A San Jose appeals court has recently made a pivotal decision. It reversed a prior judgment that had absolved YouTube of any liability. The controversy involved a video that misused Wozniak&#8217;s fame to trick people into a<a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/argentines-turn-to-bitcoin-amid-soaring-inflation-dollarization-wanes\/\"> Bitcoin<\/a> scam. This ruling challenges the previous reliance on a specific communications statute. It suggests that platforms like YouTube could indeed be responsible for fraudulent content exploiting manipulated images or videos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Potential_Shift_in_Legal_Responsibility\"><\/span>A Potential Shift in Legal Responsibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This ruling is not just a victory for Steve Wozniak but also a potential game-changer for video streaming platforms&#8217; liability. The lawsuit, initiated by Wozniak and 17 other public figures in 2020, focuses on the use of doctored videos. These videos falsely promised a Bitcoin giveaway to lure viewers into sending Bitcoin, promising double returns.<\/p>\n<p>The appeals court made a critical observation. It pointed out YouTube&#8217;s role in verifying channels that were subsequently hacked to push scams. This action, or lack thereof, significantly contributed to the fraud. The court criticized YouTube for not removing verification badges from channels once they began to post scam content. Moreover, it noted that YouTube had even awarded a verification badge to one channel amid the scam.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Demand_for_Greater_Oversight\"><\/span>The Demand for Greater Oversight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The court&#8217;s decision stresses the need for platforms like YouTube to actively oversee the content on their sites. Joe Cotchett, Wozniak&#8217;s attorney, highlighted this point. He stated the verdict sends a clear message that social media platforms must be responsible for their actions. They cannot rely solely on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act as a defense.<\/p>\n<p>This landmark case might influence future legal standards regarding the accountability of online platforms for hosted content. As the digital world evolves, this ruling emphasizes the critical need for such platforms to ensure a safe and reliable environment for users.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel ui-v2-enabled\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><em>Also, you can freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. Additionally, don\u2019t forget to follow us on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/coinengineernews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Telegram<\/strong>\u00a0 ,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CoinEngineer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coinengineers\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a> channels for the latest news and updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wozniak&#8217;s Battle Against Bitcoin Scams Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, has secured a notable win in his lawsuit against YouTube. The case centers on manipulated videos that falsely used Wozniak&#8217;s image to endorse a Bitcoin scam. This situation has brought to light the ongoing challenge of digital fraud and the duty of online platforms to<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15993,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[579,61,5076,4404],"class_list":["post-15991","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-apple","tag-bitcoin","tag-wozniak","tag-youtube"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Wozniak&#039;s Victory Shifts Online Liability - Coin Engineer<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, has secured a notable win in his lawsuit against YouTube. 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