El acuerdo que salvó a Meta
Irónicamente, el pacto judicial ha otorgado a las plataformas más acceso a los menores, en lugar de menos
The landmark civil agreement that saved Meta from being prosecuted as a media company involved 46 U.S. states, Washington DC, and five territorial jurisdictions signing a deal with major tobacco companies in 1998. For this, it was vital to ensure Meta was treated as a cigarette seller rather than a news outlet. Managing content is a protected editorial activity under the First Amendment and Section 230, which shields platforms from liability for user-submitted content.
However, this does not extend to algorithms that deliberately expose vulnerable users to harmful content. The code on Meta's platform intentionally exposes depressed children to romanticized suicide messages, connects angry and disillusioned teens with violent criminals glorifying violence, and successfully convinces millions of women of all ages that their bodies are so deformed that comprehensive reform is needed. This is a product designed by Meta to be addictive, with significant health risks.
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