Why Meta’s Own Researchers Are Now Testifying Against the Company

"After our research uncovered that underage children using Meta VR in Germany were subject to demands for sex acts, nude photos...Meta demanded that we erase any evidence of such dangers that we saw" - Sworn testimony from Meta's VR safety researcher, Jason SattizahnCayce Savage testified: "So I would estimate that any child that is in a social space in VR will come in contact with or directly expose something very inappropriate"Delete their apps. Tell your kids why. It is easy to recognize when companies do not prioritize child safety. This sworn testimony removes all doubt.Video of the referenced hearing is available at https://www.c-span.org/program/senate-committee/meta-whistleblowers-testify-on-child-safety-research/665347

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Ben Gillenwater helps families protect children from digital dangers, bringing 30 years of cybersecurity expertise to the parenting journey. His background includes working with the NSA and serving as Chief Technologist of a $10 billion IT company, where he built global-scale systems and understood technology’s risks at every level. His mission began when he gave his young son an iPad with ”kid-safe” apps—only to discover inappropriate content days later. Despite his deep technical background, Ben realized that if protecting children online was challenging for him, it must be even more difficult for parents without his expertise. Through Family IT Guy, Ben creates videos and articles that help parents and kids learn how to leverage the positive parts of the internet while avoiding the dangerous and risky parts. His approach bridges the knowledge gap between complex technology and practical family protection, making digital safety accessible to everyone.