Then the myriad other tech companies that scan the images uploaded to their platforms will be alerted of supposed illicit images being uploaded. This isn't new. No one's lives have been ruined by this and it's been practice for years now.
This is a strong claim with zero evidence. The social costs of defending an accused perpetrator of this nature are insanely high.
While we're making unsubstantiated claims, I assert that intelligence agencies routinely exploit this. My only substantiation is that it's obvious and I would if I worked for them.
Also, there's the fun "you can't sue us because you have no standing/can't show harm, and showing harm to prove you have standing would be illegal".
Yes, here you go: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burden_of_proof_(philosophy)
No charges were ever filed, and the media outlets didn't bother to update their articles.
I think false accusations happen, especially to controversial figures, and assume most victims just don't want to call much attention to it.
Also, are you sure there were no charges filed? Some cursory googling turns up articles including a PDF of the indictment [1] and more-recent articles seem to refer to an ongoing process [2].
[1]: https://manchesterinklink.com/fbi-descends-on-keene-and-surr...
[2]: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/08/bitcoin-ian-freeman-...