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Meta lawsuit over targeting minors on Instagram
A multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Meta began trial in California, alleging the company deliberately designed Instagram to hook children and young users. Former Meta engineer Arturo Béjar testified that the company prioritized profits over safety when monitoring user engagement, particularly for underage users.
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2026-08-20
- Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13
- Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13
- Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13
- Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13