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Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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During his second day of testimony, Arturo Béjar said Meta consistently prioritized profits over safety in designing its products, focusing on how often and for how long people used them, even if it was detrimental to their mental well-being.

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Source published	Aug 20, 2026
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