Zuckerberg Put Growth Over Child Safety, Ex-Meta Director Testifies
Zuckerberg encouraged growth over child safety, ex-Meta executive testifies
Arturo Bejar, a former engineering director at Meta, testified that CEO Mark Zuckerberg fostered a culture prioritizing growth and engagement over child safety on Facebook and Instagram. Bejar, the first witness in a landmark trial brought by 29 states, said Zuckerberg was deeply involved in decisions and that safety concerns were often ignored. He also alleged Meta used a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy regarding underage users to boost profits. The trial could reshape the platforms and result in significant penalties.
“You just cannot trust Mark Zuckerberg with kids.”
- torh
It's a long time since I used Facebook on a regular basis, but Instagram is a weak spot where I have had to set the phone to give me just 10 minutes per day, then shut it off. Now I can go days without opening the app, and I usually manage to exit before the time is up.
I can highly recommend the book "Carless People" by Sarah Wynn-Williams if you want to know just how bad it really is/was. Just remember that this is just one side of the story. Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg (no longer at Meta) probably have a different story.
- sidcool
Nothing matters when money is on the line.
- josefritzishere
At some point Zuckerberg should spend some time in a jail cell. Fines aren't moving the needle.