Meta Suppressed Children’s Safety Research, Whistleblowers Claim

Meta Suppressed Children’s Safety Research, Whistleblowers Claim

Meta Suppressed Children’s Safety Research, Whistleblowers Claim Concerns about children’s online safety have resurfaced after four whistleblowers alleged that Meta suppressed critical research findings. According to the disclosures, the company restricted internal studies on sensitive issues like children’s mental health, harassment, and online risks. This revelation has reignited debates about how tech platforms handle responsibility when it comes to protecting young users, a matter that continues to attract global attention. Image Credits:Hollie Adams/Bloomberg / Getty Images Whistleblowers Raise Concerns About Meta’s Research Policies The whistleblowers, including current and former employees, revealed that Meta adjusted its internal policies just weeks after earlier leaks about the harmful effects of social media on teenagers. These policy changes reportedly made it harder for researchers to investigate children’s safety without facing legal or structural barriers. Instead of openly…