A former Meta engineer provided chilling testimony last week in a New Mexico trial, asserting that Meta platforms actively help child predators connect with potential victims. This revelation comes as the state is building a compelling case against Meta, alleging that the company knowingly exposes children to sexual exploitation and violates state consumer protection laws.
Arturo Béjar, who previously worked as an engineer at Meta, testified about his own 14-year-old daughter receiving unwanted advances after setting up a public Instagram page. According to the Washington Post, Béjar didn’t hold back, stating, “The product is very good at connecting people with interests, and if your interest is little girls, it will be really good at connecting you with little girls.”
