Meta's Double Standard on Teen Safety Meta's latest moves to address teen safety concerns are a classic case of prioritizing profits over people – at least in countries outside the US.
The company's decision to apply its new policies for under 18s only in America is a stark reminder that tech giants often get to choose which laws they like and which ones they'll sidestep.
The UK government, particularly Pat McFadden, work and pensions secretary, has expressed discontent with this situation. He expects Meta to apply the same rules in the UK as well.