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World · 19 August 2026

Meta whistleblower says Zuckerberg lied about child safety

Meta whistleblower says Zuckerberg lied about child safety

A former Meta safety engineer testified the company knew its products harmed children, including showing content from predators. Arturo Béjar told a jury he raised these issues to executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, at least 100 times. He stated that Zuckerberg had given a "false and misleading impression" regarding Meta's dedication to young people.

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