Meta failed to act to protect teens, second whistleblower testifies
Publishing timestamp: 2023-11-07 15:57:27
Summary
The article discusses the testimony of Arturo Bejar, a former Meta employee and whistleblower, before a Senate subcommittee. Bejar described his efforts to raise concerns about the harmful effects of Meta's platforms on teenagers to the company's top leadership, but claimed that they did not take adequate action. Lawmakers expressed frustration with the power of large tech companies and the failure of Congress to pass laws protecting children online. The article also mentions the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bill aimed at holding tech companies responsible for designing safe products for kids.
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