"Meta's Adviser Quits Over Self-Harm Content, U.S. Investigates Drug Sales"

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A leading psychologist advising Meta on suicide prevention and self-harm has resigned, accusing the tech giant of prioritizing profit over user safety by ignoring expert advice and failing to remove harmful content from Instagram, which she says triggers vulnerable individuals. Despite her efforts and consultations, she believes the company's expert groups are for show, and that Meta uses tactics to avoid removing content. The psychologist's resignation comes amid concerns about the exposure of children to violent online content, with Instagram being a main app mentioned.
- Leading adviser quits over Instagram’s failure to remove self-harm content The Guardian
- U.S. Is Investigating Meta for Role in Drug Sales - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- Social media giant Meta under investigation for alleged drug sales on its platforms: WSJ Fox Business
- Meta Adviser on Suicide and Self-Harm Quits in Frustration The Daily Beast
- Meta's role in illegal drug sales on Facebook is under federal investigation, report says Quartz
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