A former Meta engineer blew the whistle in court, revealing how Instagram’s design prioritized profit over teen mental health — with performance bonuses tied to screen time, addictive features like autoplay and like counters, and rampant underage use ignored by the company. Béjar exposed internal knowledge of widespread violations, including kids under 13 on the platform, and called safety tools like “Take a Break” intentionally ineffective. Meta denies wrongdoing, claiming it’s committed to youth safety, but Béjar’s testimony paints a damning picture of systemic neglect. This lawsuit could reshape social media’s accountability for young users — and the stakes? Billions in penalties and sweeping regulatory changes.
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