Meta Accused of Hooking Children on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is facing accusations in court that it intentionally designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for children. The company is also reportedly paying influencers to promote teen accounts on its platforms.
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Reel-ing it in: Meta is paying influencers to promote teen accounts
Tech Transparency Project’s report shows whenever governments mull platform regulations, company recruits influencers to promote its safety features In July 2025, Meta gathered parenting influencers from all over Australia at a waterfront venue overlooking the Sydney Opera House. It was a camping-themed event and in many ways was like any other influencer affair. There were Instagram-branded tents to take pictures in, an Instagram-branded step-and-repeat, a custom-tote making station and Inst...
By Johana Bhuiyan
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