Topic: internal research
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Meta's Child Safety Leak: A Damaging Turn for the Worse
Whistleblowers revealed that Meta is actively suppressing research on child safety risks in VR to avoid legal liability, rather than addressing known dangers. Despite official age restrictions, children under 13 routinely access Meta's VR platforms, where immersive technology poses uniquely invas...
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Social Media Firms Privately Discussed Teen Engagement
Major social media companies internally prioritized attracting younger users as a core business strategy, viewing them as a massive growth opportunity, while simultaneously acknowledging the associated risks. Internal documents reveal companies were aware of specific harms, such as difficulties v...
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4 Whistleblowers: Meta Suppressed Child Safety Research
Four Meta employees have provided documents to Congress alleging the company suppressed internal research on child safety, particularly in digital environments. The allegations claim Meta altered research policies to involve legal counsel early and use ambiguous language, discouraging investigati...
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New Mexico Sues Meta Over Child Predator Facilitation
New Mexico's lawsuit alleges Meta knowingly misled the public about platform safety, prioritizing profits and free expression over protecting young users, while internal research highlighted risks like millions of underage accounts. The trial includes a unique undercover investigation by the stat...
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