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Harry and Meghan take aim at Meta as they demand accountability over ‘unsafe design’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are demanding accountability from Meta over its platform design, which they claim is 'unsafe'. This criticism comes as Meta faces multiple lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny over its impact on users, particularly children. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have expressed concerns about the harm caused by social media.

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  • ✓ Meta is being sued by 29 US states over its alleged harm to children.
  • ✓ The company faces a trial over its impact on users, particularly children.
  • ✓ Former Meta executive testified that Mark Zuckerberg prioritized growth over child safety.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle publicly expressed their concerns about Meta's platform design.

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  1. Harry and Meghan criticize Meta over 'unsafe design'

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are demanding accountability from Meta over its platform design, which they claim is 'unsafe'. This criticism comes as Meta faces multiple lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny over its impact on users, particularly children. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have expressed concerns about the harm caused by social media.

    Why it matters

    Meta is facing growing pressure from lawmakers, regulators, and critics over its platform design and impact on users. The company is being sued by 29 US states and faces a trial over its alleged harm to children. The criticism from Harry and Meghan adds to the growing scrutiny of Meta's practices.

    What is confirmed

    • Meta is being sued by 29 US states over its alleged harm to children.
    • The company faces a trial over its impact on users, particularly children.
    • Former Meta executive testified that Mark Zuckerberg prioritized growth over child safety.

    Still unconfirmed

    • No concrete rumors

    What to watch next

    • The trial outcome and its potential impact on Meta's platform design.
    • Regulatory actions from lawmakers and states against Meta.
    • The company's response to criticism from Harry and Meghan.
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. NBC News — Zuckerberg encouraged growth over child safety, ex-Meta executive testifies at trial
    2. CNBC — No more doom scrolling or Instagram Stories? A Meta trial loss could end the social media we know
    3. The Conversation — 29 US states are suing Meta. What might it mean for the rest of the world?
    4. CNBC — Meta is the latest tech giant to land in her courtroom. Meet Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
    5. Marie Claire — Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share Emotional Message About "Harm"
    6. Bloomberg.com — Why Social Media Giants Are on Trial For Hooking Kids
    7. GB News — Harry and Meghan take aim at Meta as they demand accountability over ‘unsafe design’
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