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Mark Zuckerberg encouraged growth over child safety, ex-Meta executive testifies at trial

By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
Mark Zuckerberg encouraged growth over child safety, ex-Meta executive testifies at trial

Arturo Bejar, a vocal critic of Meta's ‌safety record, made the allegation during his second day of testimony in a landmark trial over claims brought by a coalition of states that could reshape Facebook and Instagram, some of the most popular apps on the planet.

California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey accuse Meta of designing the platforms to hook young users, fueling anxiety, depression and even suicide, and misleading consumers about their safety.

During his testimony, Bejar also acknowledged that Meta employs hundreds of people focused on ​safety, including people he considered well-qualified.

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