Meta settlement falls short on teen mental health protections, whistleblower says
The settlement involves Meta paying states up to $18 billion over the next decade and remedies such as limiting how teenagers use its Facebook and Instagram social media platforms
Whistleblower Arturo Bejar testified that Meta knowingly underreported teen harm on its platforms, pushed them toward harmful content and failed to properly handle child predation accusations. The recent $18 billion settlement between Meta and U.S. states does not sufficiently address these concerns according to Bejar. While the settlement includes measures like limiting teen Instagram usage, Bejar argues this will not make the platform any safer.
Meta spokesperson Rob Bonta hailed the settlement as bringing real and enforceable change, but Bejar contends the agreement could perpetuate "safety theater" rather than meaningful reform.
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