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Story summary
- In a New Mexico trial against Meta, former engineer Arturo Béjar testifies that Meta platforms enable predators to connect with potential victims, citing his daughter's advances after a public Instagram account.
- Prosecutors say Meta's algorithms enable predators to exploit the system.
- The state seeks penalties and court orders to strengthen child protection, including age verification and encrypted chats.
- Meta acknowledges challenges in identifying offenders and remains committed to countering exploitation.
