Meta's $16.7B Settlement Leaves AI Recommendation Algorithms Untouched
_akpiper · x · 2026-08-29
Meta reached a historic $16.7B settlement over child safety. While it introduces design changes like restricted notifications and time limits, critics note it leaves the core harmful feature untouched: the algorithm. Meta's AI-powered recommendation engine, designed to maximize youth engagement even with harmful content, remains active. The focus must shift to changing the underlying design, not just usage time.
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