"It's clear that young people are spending too much time on Meta's products, they've lost control. Meta knew that and it didn't disclose it."
"The safety issues that you've heard about in this case, weren't mistakes. .... They were a product of a corporate philosophy that chose growth and engagement over children's safety."
Closing arguments began in a New Mexico trial where Meta faces accusations of misleading users regarding the safety of its platforms for children. Prosecutors claim Meta prioritized profits over safety, violating consumer protection laws. Concerns were raised about harmful algorithms and inadequate enforcement of age restrictions. Prosecution attorney Linda Singer stated that Meta's corporate philosophy favored growth over safety, resulting in negative impacts on young users. Meta's attorneys countered that the company implements protections but acknowledged some harmful content slips through. A civil penalty of over $2 billion is being sought against Meta.
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