Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial
A former Meta engineer testifies that Instagram's approach to child safety was 'don't ask, don't tell'
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Who reported it (9)
- Former Meta Engineer Arturo Béjar Testifies Mark Zuckerberg Put Profits Over Child Safety KQED · 2h ago
- Former Meta engineer testifies in child endangerment trial; Apple to announce new products Yahoo · 2h ago
- What the social media addiction lawsuit could cost Meta Al Jazeera · 2h ago
- Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta NPR · 2h ago
- ‘Safety was an afterthought’: Former Meta engineer testifies in social media dangers trial bostonherald.com · 4h ago
- Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13 AP News · 4h ago
- Meta's legal troubles has options traders eyeing the 'jade lizard' CNBC · 9h ago
- 'Hook, harvest, hide': States slam Meta's secret strategy on first day of jury trial Courthouse News · 9h ago
- Ex-Meta Staffer Testifies Daughter, 14, Was Prey on Instagram Bloomberg.com · 9h ago
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The story so far
One former Meta engineer testified that Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach to children under 13. This testimony is part of a landmark trial where states allege Meta used a 'hook, harvest, hide' strategy to exploit users.
The trial is the first of its kind, with states accusing Meta of deliberately targeting children and hiding the risks. The testimony of a former Meta staffer, whose 14-year-old daughter was preyed upon on Instagram, is expected to be a focal point.
The trial will determine the extent of Meta's liability and potential penalties.
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The obvious questions
What is the 'don't ask, don't tell' approach?
This refers to a strategy where a company avoids asking about or addressing a particular issue, in this case, the presence of children under 13 on Instagram.
What is the 'hook, harvest, hide' strategy?
According to states' allegations, this strategy involves attracting users, collecting their data, and then concealing the risks associated with the platform.
What are the potential outcomes of this trial?
The trial could result in significant penalties for Meta and set a precedent for how tech companies handle child safety and data privacy.
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