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Meta faced US lawmakers after whistleblowers say it hid VR risks to children
International
Published on 24 April 2026
Internal studies reportedly showed kids seeing explicit content
Whistleblowers appearing before US Congress allege Meta prioritized virtual-reality profits over children’s safety. Former Meta user experience researcher Cayce Savage says the company shut down internal research indicating it knew children were using its VR products and were being exposed to sexually explicit material. The claims raise fresh scrutiny of safety systems across VR platforms and moderation practices.
- Whistleblowers told US Congress about alleged VR harms to children
- Former researcher Cayce Savage alleges Meta shut down safety research
- Claim: Meta knew kids used VR and accessed explicit content
- New scrutiny centers on safety controls and content moderation
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