Meta's own first witness told a federal jury that Mark Zuckerberg built a company culture that made it
Meta Insider Tells Jury: Zuckerberg Culture Made Child Safety Impossible
The company that censors your speech ignored real harm to kids because Zuckerberg didn't want to hear it, a former insider testified.

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Meta’s first witness told a jury the problem was Mark Zuckerberg’s culture - Technology | The Guardian
Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial - NPR
Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta - New York Post
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta had 'don't ask, don't tell' policy on child safety, ex-employee testifies in historic trial
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