…bear for the consequences of the systems they build to maximise user engagement? From child safety to platform accountability For Meta, the immediate concern is the potential financial cost of the litigation. But the bigger risk may be regulatory and operational. A court order requiring fundamental changes to Facebook…

…of the town. PUNCH Metro reports that the tragic incident has heightened concerns over child safety in the community, with residents calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death and urging parents and neighbours to remain more vigilant. Our correspondent gathered from family s…

…18 until the user verifies their age. The company must also partner with schools or a child safety organization to create a reporting portal where school staff can flag users who may be under 13. And it must delete personal information it has collected on users under 13. The court also ordered Meta to report on its pro…