"Prince Harry stated, 'About bloody time! Landmark losses for Meta and YouTube as big tech misses the point,' emphasizing the urgent need for accountability in the tech industry."
"'The systems driving our social media platforms have been built to exploit, not protect,' he remarked, underscoring the detrimental effects of these platforms on children and families."
"'I am seeing constant headlines about state-sponsored surveillance, doxing of election workers and civil rights activists, and massive privacy breaches,' he noted, highlighting the broader implications of privacy issues."
Prince Harry welcomed landmark lawsuits against major tech companies, highlighting the harm caused by their platforms. He noted a New Mexico jury's $375 million ruling against Meta and a $6 million judgment against Meta and YouTube. He criticized the exploitation inherent in social media systems and expressed concern over privacy breaches and surveillance. Harry emphasized the need for a technology model that supports communities and protects privacy, reflecting on his own experiences and the impact on families affected by social media.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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