Harry and Meghan slam Meta's 'data-extraction model' after £13 bn child harm settlement
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have criticized Meta's business model following the company's multi-billion dollar settlement in a US child harm lawsuit. The couple argues that the settlement allows Meta to avoid accountability while continuing to profit from practices that endanger young users.
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This highlights the growing pressure from high-profile public figures and advocates on social media giants to prioritize child safety over data-driven profit models.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have once again put the spotlight on children's online safety. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have criticised Meta's "data-extraction business model" after the company agreed to pay up to £13 billion to settle a major child harm lawsuit in the US.In a statement cited by The Daily Mail, the couple accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of having used the model "on our children and all users for years". Meta is led by chairman and chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg.Harry and Meghan said the settlement meant Meta had "paid to avoid yet another trial outcome that would force it into accountability".
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