FTC Praised for Pushing Meta to End Exploitation of Kids' Data for Profit

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FTC Praised for Pushing Meta to End Exploitation of Kids' Data for Profit
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'Kids should never have been used as an engine of profit for Meta, and it's great that the FTC is continuing to act aggressively,' said one advocate who urged broader congressional action.

a statement questioning whether the agency has the authority to implement some of the proposals. Meta now has 30 days to respond, after which the FTC will make a final decision on whether to move forward with the changes.

Stone also claimed that the FTC's attempt to modify the 2020 order"is a political stunt," accused the commission of trying to"usurp the authority of Congress to set industrywide standards," and vowed to"vigorously fight this action." "Amid a continuing rise in shocking incidents of suicide, self-harm, and online abuse, as well as exposés from industry 'whistleblowers,' Meta is unleashing even more powerful data gathering and targeting tactics fueled by immersive content, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, while pushing youth further into the metaverse with no meaningful safeguards," said Chester.

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