“Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13 - AP News”

Key points

• A former Meta engineer testified that the company used a 'don’t ask, don’t tell' approach toward users under 13.
• He said profit focus outweighed safety, prioritizing user engagement metrics over mental well-being.
• The trial, against California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey, could last about six weeks.
• Plaintiffs allege Meta designs features to addict youth and collects data without parental consent.
• Meta denies the claims, arguing it commits to safety and works with teens and parents.