American product manager, data engineer, scientist and whistleblower
A new film about Facebookâs 2021 algorithm changes and whistleblower Frances Haugen has reignited debate over how social media fuels division, with critics arguing the platform drives harm while Meta defends safety upgrades.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has testified in a federal trial in Oakland where 29 US states accuse Meta of designing addictive features that harm children and violating child privacy laws. States are seeking large damages and structural changes; prosecutors have shown internal documents and low adoption of safety tools. Mosseri defended improvements and said some tools initially had low uptake.
Meta has reached landmark settlements in the US over harms to young users and is now facing tighter design restrictions and age-verification requirements. The changes are aimed at limiting teen use and protecting privacy, with ongoing questions about how effectively the measures address deeper concerns about content and addiction.