Meta Faces Legal Backlash Over Alleged Misrepresentation of Child Safety Risks
Court filings reveal explosive allegations against Meta, accusing the social media giant of systematically downplaying dangers to minors on its platforms. Internal documents cited in a Northern District of California brief suggest Instagram maintained a shockingly permissive 17-strike policy for accounts engaged in human trafficking activities before suspension.
The multi-district litigation unites over 1,800 plaintiffs, including state attorneys general and school districts, in a coordinated assault against tech platforms' alleged 'growth-at-all-costs' mentality. Testimony from Meta's own Head of Safety Vaishnavi Jayakumar confirms the company's awareness of predatory adult-minor interactions occurring at scale across its networks.