Saralnama6 whistleblowers have accused Meta of hiding harm to children on its virtual reality products. They claim the company deleted or altered safety research showing kids exposed to grooming, harassment, and violence in VR. Jason Sattizahn, a former Meta researcher, said the company knew underage children used its products but prioritized engagement and profit. The whistleblowers shared documents with Congress and will testify before a Senate subcommittee. Meta denies these claims, stating they've approved 180 VR safety studies since 2022. The allegations come amid growing criticism of Meta's child safety practices on its social media platforms. (Updated 9 Sep 2025, 05:31 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 6 whistleblowers have accused Meta of hiding harm to children on its virtual reality products
- They claim the company deleted or altered safety research showing kids exposed to grooming, harassment, and violence in VR
- Jason Sattizahn, a former Meta researcher, said the company knew underage children used its products but prioritized engagement and profit