Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13

A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors Wednesday at a landmark trial that the company took a "don't ask, don't tell" approach on kids under 13 on its platforms.

Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13

TL;DR

  • Former Meta engineering director testified at a trial.
  • The company allegedly employed a "don't ask, don't tell" approach for children under 13.
  • This policy applied to Meta's platforms, including Instagram.
  • The director had previously testified before Congress on child safety.