Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ’don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13
A former engineering director at Meta told jurors at a landmark trial that the company took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach on kids under 13 on its platforms
A former Meta engineering director testified that the company had a "don't ask, don't tell" attitude towards children under 13 on its platforms, prioritizing profits over safety. Arturo Béjar, who worked at Facebook from 2009 to 2015 and returned as a contractor in 2019-2021, said Meta focused on user engagement and profits, even if it was detrimental to mental health.
The lawsuit accuses Meta of addicting children and hiding these harms, collecting data without parental consent, and violating federal law. Béjar found "tens of thousands" of kids under 13 on Instagram and said safety features like "Take a Break" did not work.
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