Meta allegedly buried internal research on social media harms

Concerns about social media’s effect on kids are back in the spotlight as newly released court filings accuse Meta of shelving internal research that showed its platforms could harm young users. Attorneys general, school districts, and parents say Facebook and Instagram knew a weeklong break reduced feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and depression—but never shared those results publicly. Meta disputes the claims, calling them misleading. Still, the renewed scrutiny highlights a growing national debate over youth mental health and the responsibility technology companies bear in shaping it. Sarah Bregel with Fast Company has the full story.

Sarah Bregel

Fast Company

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