What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal
Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.
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"These tech platforms don't usually do anything unless they are told to do it."
— Trevor Johnson , Executive
"They’re trying to demonstrate, 'Oh, you don't need to go and do a complete ban'."
— Zvika Krieger , Executive
"Time and time again social media companies don't make changes until they're forced."
— Ellen Roome , Activist
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