A former Meta engineer testifies that CEO Mark Zuckerberg helped create a culture in which protecting children online was not a priority. The witness says Zuckerberg did not ensure child-safety responsibilities were treated as central to how Facebook and Instagram operate.
According to multiple reports, the ex-employee characterizes child safety as an “afterthought,” contrasting it with an emphasis on growth and engagement. The testimony is presented as evidence that Meta’s internal culture may have failed to adequately address risks to children.
While the articles differ in how they frame the allegations—some describing the issue as a failure to prioritise safety, others describing it as treating child safety as secondary—the core claim is consistent: the witness links cultural and leadership decisions at Meta to insufficient attention to child protection. The reports indicate these statements are made in the context of a trial linked to whistleblower allegations, with the witnesses offering direct testimony about workplace priorities and responsibility.
