Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta
A former Meta engineer's testimony alleges the company prioritized profits over child safety on Instagram.
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Coverage (5)
- 'My Teen Daughter Was Prey On Instagram': Ex-Meta Staff Testifies At Trial NDTV · 14h ago
- Meta faces a $1.4 trillion threat that could mean ‘turning in the keys and walking away’ Fortune · 14h ago
- Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13 in lawsuit testimony ABC7 Los Angeles · 14h ago
- Meta put profit ahead of child safety, ex-executive testifies The Detroit News · 14h ago
- Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ‘don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13 NBC Bay Area · 14h ago
Where it stands
The trial against Meta is underway, with former employee Arturo Béjar testifying about the company's approach to child safety on Instagram. Béjar, who worked as an engineer at Meta, claims that Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach regarding users under the age of 13.
He also revealed that his teenage daughter was targeted on the platform. The trial could potentially result in a $1.4 trillion threat to Meta, according to Fortune.
The testimony suggests that Meta may have put profit ahead of ensuring the safety of young users. The outcome of the trial will determine the future regulatory and financial landscape for Meta, as well as set precedents for tech companies regarding child safety on their platforms.
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Who is Arturo Béjar?
Arturo Béjar is a former Meta engineer who is testifying in a landmark trial against the company.
What is the trial against Meta about?
The trial involves allegations that Meta prioritized profits over child safety on Instagram.
What is the potential financial threat to Meta?
The trial could result in a $1.4 trillion threat to Meta, according to Fortune.
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