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Former Meta Employees Expose Child Safety Risks in VR

9/13/2025

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Two former Meta employees testified at a Senate hearing, claiming the company minimized child safety risks in its virtual reality (VR) environment.
They reported incidents of sexual solicitation and exposure to explicit content among children using Meta's VR platform.
Whistleblower Cayce Savage alleged that Meta suppressed research on these dangers.
Senator Marsha Blackburn introduced the Kids Online Safety Act to mandate responsible design for online platforms.
Meta denied the allegations, asserting they prioritize child safety alongside providing parental control resources.

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Two former Meta employees testified at a Senate hearing, claiming the company minimized child safety risks in its virtual reality (VR) environment.
They reported incidents of sexual solicitation and exposure to explicit content among children using Meta's VR platform.
Whistleblower Cayce Savage alleged that Meta suppressed research on these dangers.
Senator Marsha Blackburn introduced the Kids Online Safety Act to mandate responsible design for online platforms.
Meta denied the allegations, asserting they prioritize child safety alongside providing parental control resources.