Taylor Owen on Meta's settlement that could transform social media for kids | The Globe and Mail

August 28, 2026 | Taylor Owen published an op-ed in The Globe and Mail delving into the effects of Meta's recent settlement of the lawsuit that accused Meta of intentionally designing its platforms to be addictive to kids.

Meta has agreed to certain measures making social media safer, and Owen remarks that this settlement shows how litigation can be a useful tool in holding technology companies accountable. However, it is not a substitute for governance: rather, Owen pushes for an increase in government regulations on social media platforms in the aftermath of this lawsuit, and comments that this case can open the doors for more impactful regulatory protections.

Owen also spoke to CBC's The Current on this issue, commenting on the design flaws embedded in these social media products, and arguing that tech companies must be forced to change the design of their products to prioritize safety over profit.