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The reports agree that a former Meta engineer resumed testimony in a landmark trial addressing allegations that social media platforms harm young users.
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Former Meta engineer testifies in landmark trial over youth harm
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Former Meta engineering director Arturo Bejar resumed testimony in a landmark trial in Oakland, California.
A coalition of states is accusing Meta of designing its platforms to addict young users.
Plaintiffs argue the company misled the public regarding platform safety.
Bejar testified that he directly flagged concerns about youth harm to company leadership.
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He claimed internal research revealed that young people experienced harm at high rates.
Meta denies the allegations made against its platform design and public statements.
The company argues Bejar's opinions exceed his former scope of work within the organization.
Meta also claims the witness failed to preserve relevant evidence.
The trial highlights growing legal scrutiny over social media impacts on minors.
The outcome could set significant legal precedents for tech industry accountability.
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The ultimate legal liability of Meta and the final judicial interpretation of internal safety communications remain to be determined as the trial progresses.
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Factual accounts detail the ongoing courtroom proceedings without taking a definitive stance on the allegations. Articles neutrally present both the state coalition's claims and Meta's official denials.
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Former Meta engineer resumes testimony in landmark trial over social media's harm to young users
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Former Meta engineering director Arturo Bejar resumed his testimony in a landmark trial in Oakland, California, where a coalition of states accuses Meta of designing its platforms to addict young users and misleading the public about safety. Bejar testified that he flagged concerns about youth harm to leadership and claimed internal research revealed young people experienced harm at high rates. Meta denies the allegations, arguing Bejar's opinions exceed his former scope of work and that he failed to preserve evidence.