Meta settlement should be first of many
Who knew? A massive company knew its products were harmful to children and teens, and not only kept its products on the market, but worked to make them more addictive, […]
Meta is set to pay US$12.1 billion in a massive settlement with 47 U.S. states who claim the social giant knowingly exploited teenage vulnerabilities. The tech company is also promising to limit teens' social media usage to two hours a day, block notifications during school hours, and implement age verification measures. Other social media platforms, including TikTok and YouTube, could face penalties as well, potentially adding US$17.1 billion to the total.
Meta's actions have been scrutinized recently, after losing two significant lawsuits over targeting teens. The company is facing questions about its legal responsibility for the content it publishes and whether it should be held accountable for the harms caused to its users.
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