"Prosecutors have accused Meta of violating state consumer protection laws. Prosecutors say the dangers of addiction to social media as well as child sexual exploitation on Meta's platforms weren't properly addressed or disclosed by the company."
"On Tuesday, the New Mexico jury watched a video in which prosecutors peppered Mosseri with questions about Meta's approach to safety, corporate profits and social media features. They also asked him about policies for young users that might contribute to sleep deprivation, unwanted communications with adults and negative effects of cosmetic beauty filters."
"Under deposition, Mosseri also said that at Meta we will prioritize safety over profits. Prosecutors juxtaposed that assertion with the company's int"
New Mexico prosecutors presented video depositions from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram leader Adam Mosseri as central evidence in a trial accusing Meta of violating state consumer protection laws. Prosecutors allege Meta failed to adequately disclose or address dangers including social media addiction, child sexual exploitation, sleep deprivation, unwanted adult contact, and negative effects of beauty filters on young users. During deposition questioning, Mosseri acknowledged Instagram has millions of teen users and stated Meta prioritizes safety over profits, though he noted the platform's scale means some problematic content reaches users despite safety efforts. Meta's defense argues the company actively removes harmful content and discloses risks to users.
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