ResearchBuzz: FirehoseMashable: Student sues matchmaking app for allegedly stealing her likeness for an ad. “A 19-year-old University of Tennessee freshman is suing the makers of a social matchmaking app after the company allegedly lifted a video from her TikTok page and used it — without her knowledge or consent — in an advertisement suggesting she was looking for casual sexual encounters. The company then […]
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Analyst207Lawsuit Alleges Dating App Meete Exploits Users' Likenesses
A Tennessee lawsuit claims dating app Meete used a young woman's TikTok video in an ad without her consent, sparking concerns over user exploitation. The case highlights the alarming trend of apps profiting from users' likenesses without permission.
