About this episode
New Episode?The Cybercrime Junkies show dives into the serious allegations against Meta, including internal emails where employees allegedly referred to themselves as "drug pushers." This episode focuses on the ongoing social media trial, bringing to light evidence that Meta may have been aware of the harms its platforms cause, especially concerning child mental health. We discuss the disturbing statistic of 13% of youth facing solicitation on Instagram weekly and the overall impact on online safety.? SHOCKING FACTS FROM META'S INTERNAL RESEARCH:? 13% of kids aged 13-15 get sexually solicited on Instagram EVERY WEEK? 1 in 3 teen girls say Instagram makes body image worse? 4 million children under 13 were using Instagram (violating Meta's own policy)? Meta TESTED hiding "Likes" - it reduced harm to teens but they killed it because it would cut ad revenue by 1%? ACTUAL INTERNAL EMAILS:"IG is a drug. We're basically pushers. We are causing Reward Deficit Disorder.""If these results leak, won't we look like tobacco companies that knew cigarettes killed people?"?? MARK ZUCKERBERG LIED UNDER OATH?:He testified "the existing body of scientific work has not shown a causal link between social media and worse mental health."Meta's own internal studies proved causation. Their researchers wrote: "The study shows causal impact."? ALL THE EVIDENCE IS PUBLIC:Researchers at NYU compiled all 31 leaked internal studies at metasinternalresearch.orgMeta's Internal Research (All 31 Studies): https://metasinternalresearch.org?? PROTECT YOUR FAMILY:Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of the latest cybersecurity threats targeting businesses and families.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Meta Employees Call Themselves Drug Pushers0:15 - Shocking Stats From Leaked Internal Research0:45 - They Tested Fixes But Chose Profit1:10 - Algorithm Targets Vulnerable Teens On Purpose1:35 - Zuckerberg's Lie Under Oath2:00 - This Is Big Tobacco 2.02:20 - What Parents Need To Do Now#Meta #Instagram #SocialMedia #TeenMentalHealth #ParentingTips #CyberSecurity #DataQuestions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.Support the show?New Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! ? 1. Remove Your Data Online Today! Try OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkies 2. Or Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove yo
