A landmark settlement between Meta and nearly every U.S. state over children’s online safety could force competitors to raise their own standards, signaling a potential shift in how tech giants handle youth protection. The agreement, following years of scrutiny, may set a precedent for stricter industry-wide policies on data privacy and underage user risks. With regulators and lawmakers watching closely, companies operating in the same space now face heightened expectations to follow suit. The move underscores growing pressure on social media platforms to prioritize safeguards amid rising concerns over digital exposure for young users.
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta settlement puts pressure on competitors Meta’s settlement with nearly every state in the country is putting some of its biggest competitors on notice as the Instagram and Facebook parent firm tries to steer an industry standard on kids' online safety. © Associated Press/Noah Berger After years of...
