Meta engineer testifies Instagram took 'don't ask, don't tell' stance on under-13s

A former Meta engineering director testified that Instagram operated on a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy regarding users under 13, fueling a landmark trial by 29 states over child safety on social platforms. Builders in social, messaging, or creator tools should embed age verification and consent workflows by design—regulatory liability and reputational risk are now priced into venture decision-making.

Source: The Hindu Tech ↗