Activists Urge UK Action Following Meta’s US Settlement
· Technology · The Independent, BBC News
Child-safety campaigners are calling on the UK government to implement stricter regulations on social media platforms following Meta’s $17 billion settlement with US states. The US agreement mandates daily time limits and nighttime blocks for teen users on Instagram and Facebook, though Meta did not admit to any wrongdoing. Activists, including the Molly Rose Foundation, argue that the UK must now take decisive action to address addictive design choices and harmful content. While the UK government previously announced a ban on social media for under-16s, critics contend that current measures fail to hold companies accountable for their algorithms.
Why it matters
The US settlement has intensified pressure on UK policymakers to move beyond existing bans and force tech giants to fundamentally redesign platforms to protect minors.
Read the original report — The Independent
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