Meta hid harms to children from VR products, whistleblowers allege
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- #Meta
- #Child Safety
- #Whistleblowers
- Six whistleblowers allege Meta covered up harm to children on VR devices and apps.
- Internal safety research showing grooming, sexual harassment, and violence was deleted or doctored.
- Whistleblowers claim Meta prioritized engagement and profit over child safety.
- Documents and findings have been disclosed to Congress and regulatory bodies.
- Meta denies the allegations, stating they promote a false narrative and have safety features.
- Researchers were reportedly instructed to avoid or delete harmful findings.
- A teenage boy reported his underage brother encountered sexual propositions from adults in VR.
- Lawmakers criticize Meta for not protecting children on social media and VR platforms.
- Mark Zuckerberg apologized publicly but faces continued scrutiny.
- Senator Marsha Blackburn calls for legislation to regulate social media companies.
- Whistleblowers are set to testify before a Senate subcommittee.