The product is the problem: Why Meta’s $17 billion settlement matters beyond America

Governments are beginning to intervene not only in the content circulating on platforms, but also in the way they are designed and operate. PhotoTime/Unlimphotos There are good reasons to be skeptical about how much impact Meta’s latest legal settlement will have on the tech giant. After all, the social media giant has survived scandals, congressional hearings and regulatory fines before, usually without much lasting damage. A court-approved settlement worth up to US$18 billion sounds…