Professor Sues Meta Over Right to Release Facebook Unfollow Tool

The legal battle questions the legality of a tool designed to help users disengage from Facebook, invoking Section 230 protections.

UMass professor Ethan Zuckerman, backed by the Knight First Amendment Institute, sues Meta to affirm the legality of his 'Unfollow Everything 2.0' browser extension.
The lawsuit seeks to clarify if the tool violates Meta’s terms or any U.S. laws, amidst concerns over social media's impact on public discourse.
Legal experts express skepticism about the case's success, citing potential procedural dismissals and untested legal theories regarding Section 230.
Zuckerman's tool aims to empower users by automating the unfollow process on Facebook, reducing engagement-driven algorithmic pressures.
The case could set a precedent for the legality of similar tools, influencing how users interact with and control their social media environments.