Kommentar: Zuckerberg geht voran – jetzt muss die Konkurrenz folgen
Die Einigung im Social-Media-Mammutverfahren in den USA ist nicht perfekt und dennoch richtig. Bessere Algorithmen helfen Teenagern mehr als ein Komplettverbot. Doch viele Lücken bleiben.
The recent settlement between Meta and 48 US states regarding the protection of teenagers on social networks falls short of perfection, yet it is still a step in the right direction. Although the agreement could have been more favorable, Meta would have had to pay as much as its market value if the court ruled against it – an amount equivalent to the company's stock value.
The states had also hoped to gain a total ban on Facebook and Instagram for users under 16, similar to Australia's laws, but such a strict measure might not have been as effective in safeguarding young users.
Evidence from Australia suggests that a complete ban may only lead to alternative platforms. Studies show that 61% of 12- to 15-year-olds still have access to one or more social media accounts. Moreover, the commission responsible for this case believes that young users might seek refuge in unregulated platforms, much like those found in China, where children are not adequately protected.
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