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Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta

Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta
NPR Technology Wednesday 19 August 2026, 21:20 UTC By John Ruwitch 1 min read
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The former Meta employee testified that the company culture prioritized user numbers over child safety measures.(Image credit: KARL MONDON)

The former Meta employee testified that the company culture prioritized user numbers over child safety measures.

(Image credit: KARL MONDON)

Arturo Béjar (PERSON) Meta (ORG) KARL MONDON (PERSON)
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