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Meta's second whistleblower tells us why he came forward
Nov 9, 2023
Arturo Béjar, a whistleblower concerned about Meta's handling of online content aimed at children, discusses his motivations and experiences before Congress. He highlights the need for bipartisan legislation, addresses uncomfortable content challenges, and emphasizes the importance of driving change in companies. He also shares the supportive reactions received for confirming the severity of the situation.
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- Arturo Behar emphasized the need for Meta to take stronger action to protect kids from harmful online content, putting pressure on Congress to pass legislation.
- Behar called for greater transparency from Meta and suggested involving external experts to collaborate with the product and engineering teams for effective product changes.
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Concerns about Meta's handling of online content aimed at kids
The latest whistleblower, Arturo Behar, expressed concerns about how Meta (formerly Facebook) handles online content aimed at kids. Behar testified before the Senate, cooperating with investigations brought by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general. Meta has pushed back on Behar's accusations, highlighting 30+ features and controls added to make the platform safer. However, Behar believes more action is necessary to protect kids, and his testimony puts pressure on Congress to pass legislation.
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