Meta's Billion Dollar Lesson: Child Safety Online Isn't Just a Feature, It's a Culture The $18 billion settlement between Meta and 48 US states serves as a stark reminder that Silicon Valley's pursuit of growth and profit can no longer be prioritized over human well being.
This agreement, which includes new safety features on its platforms and billions in damages, marks a significant shift in the way companies approach child protection online.
Meta has long maintained that it's doing everything possible to make Facebook and Instagram safer for young users.