Harry and Meghan slam Meta over $17bn child safety settlement, claiming payout a bid to dodge 'accountability'
Prince Harry and Meghan criticize Meta's $16.6 billion settlement, calling it an attempt to avoid accountability for alleged harms to children.Summary
Prince Harry and Meghan have criticized Meta after the company agreed to a $16.6 billion settlement with 29 U.S. states over claims it failed to protect children on Facebook and Instagram. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex slammed the tech giant for avoiding accountability, arguing that Meta has the means to pay the settlement and that the payout is an attempt to dodge a trial outcome that would force it to face consequences. They also welcomed new protections for teenage users, including daily usage limits and nighttime blocks. Meta denied any wrongdoing while agreeing to the settlement, which also includes changes to its platforms to address concerns about addiction and data collection. The settlement comes as part of a broader wave of litigation alleging that social media companies fueled a youth mental health crisis.
(Source：London Broadcasting Company)