The Atlantic
Meta Pays $17.1 Billion for Ruining Childhood; Now Chatbots Want a Turn
Meta forks over $17.1 billion for hooking kids on social media, while chatbots quietly move in on their emotions - and nobody's home.
2026-09-11
The Atlantic
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