"Data shows that Instagram had become the leading two-sided marketplace for human trafficking, stated one email to Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, sent from a member of Meta's product team in 2019, which was read in court."
"Prosecutors have presented evidence they say demonstrates delays and deficiencies in Meta's ability to detect and report harms to children on its platforms, including the distribution of child sexual abuse material photos and videos of the sexual exploitation of children and child trafficking."
"The plaintiffs claim the social networks are intentionally addictive and amplify content promoting self-harm, suicidal ideation and body dysmorphia."
Meta is undergoing a landmark trial in New Mexico where prosecutors allege the company prioritized profit incentives and user engagement over protecting children on Facebook and Instagram. Internal company documents reveal that executives were aware of serious child safety issues, including Instagram becoming a leading marketplace for human trafficking. Evidence presented demonstrates Meta's delays and deficiencies in detecting and reporting child sexual abuse material and child trafficking. Concurrent proceedings in Los Angeles also scrutinize platform features for their alleged negative impact on children's mental health, with plaintiffs claiming the networks are intentionally addictive and amplify harmful content. Meta's defense maintains the company invests significantly in safety features and rejects allegations as sensationalist.
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