Meta Hizo Una campaña en Favor De Controvertidas Funciones De Seguridad Para Jóvenes Con Cientos De Influencers De Familia
A watchdog report says Meta paid hundreds of influencers and doctors to promote teen safety tools as it faced scrutiny over youth harm claims.
- A Tech Transparency Project report published Wednesday reveals Meta sponsored hundreds of influencers, doctors, and psychologists over the past two years to promote its safety features and portray the company as committed to youth wellbeing.
- Meta organized 'Screen Smart' events for influencers, with sponsored posts promoting safety features viewed nearly 300 million times on Instagram since 2024, according to data from analytics platform Zelf.
- Influencers like Sadie Robertson Huff and Leroy Garrett praised Instagram's 'Teen Accounts' in paid partnerships, while Meta spokesperson Nkechi Nneji stated, 'We proudly work with parents and creators to spread the word about these controls.'
- Juries in California and New Mexico found Meta liable for harming youth this year, and the Senate Judiciary Committee plans to call Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify next month regarding youth safety.
- European regulators recently ruled Meta breached the Digital Services Act regarding minors under 13, as policymakers globally debate age restrictions and the Kids Online Safety Act to combat what the EU defines as 'systemic risks.
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According to a new report from a technology watchdog organization, Meta partnered with a network of mothers and family influencers to spread information about its teen safety tools and promote the message that Instagram is…
Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers
Meta has partnered with a network of mom and family influencers to spread the word about its teen safety tools and message that Instagram is safe for teens, according to a new tech watchdog report. The promotional push has come as Meta faces ongoing concerns from online safety groups, parents and advocates about those tools’ effectiveness.
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