Meta Just Paid Nearly $17 Billion To Make Sure It Gets To Write The Kid Safety Rules For Every Other Social Media Platform
Summary
Techdirt analyzes Meta's settlement with 52 state attorneys general over child safety features on its platforms, highlighting mandated measures such as time limits, night mode, and age assurance. The piece raises concerns about privacy, First Amendment implications, potential regulatory capture, and what this could mean for industry standards and competition, including startups.