Meta faces criticism over child safety record and lawsuits

As of September 23, 2026, Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg face thousands of lawsuits and past allegations of harming children, with Zuckerberg attempting to redirect public perception through new AI initiatives. Critics on social media pledge not to forget the company's problematic history.

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In 2021, as a whistleblower emerged with dramatic allegations that Facebook was harming children, CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a rebuttal on Facebook. “We care deeply about issues like safety, well-being and mental health. It’s difficult to see coverage that misrepresents our work and our motives,” he wrote in a note to Meta staff, which he […]