Meta Stays Flat as Europe Prices Child Safety at 6%
Source: GuruFocus.com ·
The proposed law targets engagement mechanics and AI companions, placing product design ahead of parental consent.
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This article first appeared on GuruFocus . Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ:META ), the social-media and AI giant, faced a fresh regulatory squeeze in Europe as the EU proposed putting far more responsibility for children's online safety directly on platforms. Meta shares traded at $672.84 Thursday. The GuruFocus chart also shows the stock 21.21% below its GF Value estimate of $853.92, suggesting investors are already pricing in a meaningful gap between Meta's market valuation and GuruFocus' estimate of fair value. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Sign with META. Is META fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. The proposed EU KIDS Act would block social-media access for children under 13 and require parental controls for users aged 13 to 15. Reuters reported that the proposal would also target profiling algorithms, infinite scrolling, reward-based engagement and unsolicited contact, while AI companions would be switched off by default for younger users.…