Arturo Béjar, a former engineer at Meta, provided testimony in a trial concerning social media addiction held in Oakland, California, on August 19, 2026. Béjar stated that the company's culture emphasized user growth metrics over the implementation of safety measures for children.
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Former Meta Engineer Testifies in Trial Regarding Social Media Addiction
Arturo Béjar, a former Meta employee, testified in a trial focused on social media addiction, asserting that Meta prioritized user numbers over child safety. The trial took place in Oakland, California, on August 19, 2026.
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