Meta's Metamorphosis: A Shift in the Tides of Accountability The tech behemoth's $18 billion settlement marks a watershed moment, signaling a turning point in the long simmering debate over social media regulation.
For years, Meta has faced accusations of facilitating harm to children through its platforms, but it's only recently that courts have begun to take notice.
Prosecutors are now targeting the design of Meta's platforms themselves, rather than just the content published on them.