Public Nuisance

Meta’s $942 Million Fine Is a Bargain. Here’s Why That’s Terrifying.

Meta’s $942 million fine for harming kids sounds huge, but it’s less than 1% of annual ad revenue. The real threat is the legal precedent: using public-nuisance law to hold algorithm design liable. If that sticks, it could force platforms to redesign their products — not just write a check.