Lawmakers, parents call Meta settlement 'first step' to protecting kids online, urge Congress to act
Lawmakers and parental advocates applauded Wednesday's landmark settlement against social media giant Meta, but said Congress must still enact federal standards to protect children against digital harms.
TL;DR
- A landmark settlement has been reached with social media company Meta.
- Lawmakers and parental advocates have praised the settlement.
- There is a call for Congress to implement federal standards for child online safety.
- These standards are seen as essential to protect children from digital harms.