Meta CEO Knew Kids Were Being Hurt and He Covered It Up
6 days ago
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- Mark Zuckerberg's testimony revealed Meta's awareness of harm to children on Instagram, including body dysmorphia and eating disorders.
- Internal Meta research showed teens felt addicted to Instagram despite negative impacts on their mental health.
- Meta ignored unanimous internal expert advice to ban beauty filters harmful to young users.
- Zuckerberg admitted Meta's focus on user growth prioritized profits over child safety.
- Meta knowingly targeted underage users, violating federal law, with documents showing studies on kids as young as 8.
- Zuckerberg's claims about not incentivizing increased app usage were contradicted by internal emails setting growth targets.
- Meta's internal studies confirmed Instagram worsens mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, especially in girls.
- Zuckerberg's public image is managed by PR teams to deflect accountability, despite ongoing harm.
- Meta is investing heavily in political contributions to influence AI-friendly legislation ahead of the 2026 elections.