"Meta's Failure to Protect Children: Unveiling the Alarming Reality"

Internal documents from Meta reveal that about 100,000 children using Facebook and Instagram are subjected to online sexual harassment daily, including solicitation and exposure to adult content. The New Mexico attorney general's office has filed a lawsuit alleging that Meta's platforms have become marketplaces for child predators, with internal communications showing employee concerns over child safety and the company's alleged underinvestment in addressing minor sexualization on Instagram. Meta has denied the claims, stating that it has taken significant steps to prevent teens from experiencing unwanted contact, but the lawsuit highlights instances where the company allegedly prioritized privacy over scanning for harmful content, and the controversy surrounding the rollout of end-to-end encryption for messages sent on Facebook and Messenger.