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Meta’s settlement that could transform social media for kids

Aug 28, 2026 · 24m

Topics discussed

Intro and sponsor ad Meta settlement overview and victim impact Interview with Claire Duffy: Lawsuit details and platform changes Global implications, financial impact, and industry pressure Previous legal losses and advocate reactions Interview with Taylor Owen: Litigation vs. governance Limitations of the settlement and Canadian context Canadian regulatory proposals and social media ban Promo for Crime Story podcast Interview with Ben Waldman: Gander's algorithm-free model Human verification and age-gating strategies Data privacy, misinformation, and community guidelines User growth and closing remarks
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