Why Arturo Béjar left Meta - and blew the whistle: ‘I don’t recall Mark ever being empathetic’
Arturo Béjar, a former consultant for Instagram's wellbeing team, has become a whistleblower regarding Meta's handling of user safety and harmful content. The article discusses his internal efforts to highlight bullying and unwanted advances faced by teenage users on the platform.
Why it matters
The testimony highlights ongoing concerns regarding the ethical responsibilities of social media giants and their impact on youth mental health.
‘Who am I protecting? The company – or other people?’ ... Arturo Béjar. ‘Who am I protecting? The company – or other people?’ ... Arturo Béjar. Social media Interview Why Arturo Béjar left Meta – and blew the whistle: ‘I don’t recall Mark ever being empathetic’ Steve Rose Béjar’s daughter was 14 when she told him Instagram was failing to keep her safe. So when he became part of Meta’s ‘wellbeing team’, he knew he had to speak out – and his testimony cost it billions
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