Landgericht Frankfurt: Urteil gegen Meta: Facebook-Konzern haftet für betrügerische Deepfakes im Netz
Die Geldanlage-Plattform Finanzfluss verklagte des US-Konzern – und hat jetzt recht bekommen. Die Entscheidung zeigt einen für den Konzern unerfreulichen Trend.
The German regional court in Frankfurt has ruled that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is liable for fraudulent deepfakes circulating on its platforms. The online giant has been ordered to pay a small fine, though it may be less of a concern for the corporation than the court's directive to prevent the spread of unlawful content.
Violations could result in fines of up to 250,000 euros. In an initial statement, Meta declined to accept the ruling and is considering further actions. The company claims it has taken substantial measures and continues to work on enhancing its AI-based protective mechanisms. Thomas Kehl, founder of Finanzfluss, expressed satisfaction, stating that it is a significant step towards protecting against widespread financial fraud that increasingly affects people.
He hopes this decision will set a positive precedent for future legal developments. The core issue in the lawsuit concerned a surge in fake accounts on Facebook and Instagram in 2024, impersonating the Finanzfluss brand or using Thomas Kehl's likeness to promise exclusive investment tips. These accounts entice users into private chat groups where dubious investment opportunities are offered, resulting in a double harm: users lose money, and the brand's credibility suffers.
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