"The documents were released last week as part of a major set of trials brought by school districts, state attorneys general, and others against Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube, alleging the design of their products harmed young users. The Tech Oversight Project, which advocates for more regulations on tech platforms to safeguard teens online, compiled a report on the newly released documents, which were independently reviewed by The Verge."
"The internal documents produced as part of the litigation show that social media companies recognized business value in establishing users at a young age. But they also show how the companies tracked harmful effects that features could have on those users and considered ways to address those risks. The companies have all expressed a commitment to safeguarding teens on their platforms and generally complained that evidence presented by the plaintiffs lacks relevant context."
Recently released internal documents reveal that major social media platforms targeted teenage users for long-term engagement and monetization. The documents show companies tracked how product features affected young users and measured associated harms. The companies evaluated potential mitigations while also asserting commitments to teen safety. The materials were produced amid litigation brought by school districts, state attorneys general, and others alleging that platform designs harmed minors. Advocacy groups compiled and reviewed the documents as courts prepare to hear arguments determining trial scope. Platform responses emphasize context and defense of design choices while legal processes proceed.
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