Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial
Summary
A former Meta safety engineer testified in a federal trial that the company knew its social media platforms harmed children by promoting harmful content. The trial involves 29 US states accusing Meta of designing addictive products for young users and collecting data from children under 13 without permission. Meta denies the allegations and says it has tried to address these issues.Key Facts
- Arturo Béjar, a former Meta safety engineer, said Meta was aware its platforms pushed harmful content to children.
- Béjar communicated concerns directly to CEO Mark Zuckerberg but received no response.
- The trial is brought by 29 US state attorneys general against Meta for allegedly making addictive products that harm children.
- The lawsuit also claims Meta collects data from children under 13 without parental consent, violating laws.
- Meta says it has tools to address social media struggles and does not allow children under 13 to create accounts.
- The trial is being held in Oakland, California, and is expected to last at least six weeks.
- Potential damages could reach $200 billion, equal to Meta’s projected 2025 yearly revenue.
- The case could force Meta to redesign its products to be safer for children, affecting its business model.
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