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A former Meta engineer blew the whistle in court, revealing how Instagram’s design prioritized profit over kids’ safety — with performance bonuses tied to engagement metrics, no real efforts to catch underage users, and dangerous features like autoplay videos left unchecked. Béjar’s testimony fuels a lawsuit claiming Meta knowingly engineered addictive tools that harm youth mental health, while also violating federal law by collecting data from kids under 13 without consent. Meta defends itself by saying they’re committed to safety and collaborating with parents — but Béjar argues basic protections should be automatic, not opt-in. States are now demanding platform changes and billions in penalties.

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