Arturo Bejar & Meta Platforms — Instagram

Arturo Bejar: Bejar, a former Meta engineer, is a key witness for the states, testifying that some safety tools were 'designed to fail.' His testimony contradicts Meta's defense and could influence the judge's decision.

Meta Platforms — Instagram: Meta Platforms — Instagram is the other platform at the center of the lawsuit, with allegations that its features are deliberately addictive to young users. The trial could lead to significant design changes, impacting its popularity and Meta's advertising revenue.

Arturo Bejar: Arturo Bejar, a former employee and whistleblower, co-authored a report criticizing Meta Platforms' efforts on teen safety.

Meta Platforms — Instagram: Meta Platforms — Instagram is another platform developed by Meta Platforms that is alleged to have features designed to be addictive to young users, with internal studies reportedly showing harms to teen mental health.

Arturo Bejar: Arturo Bejar, a former Meta engineer, testified about the platform's ability to connect adults with minors.

Meta Platforms — Instagram: Meta Platforms — Instagram is one of Meta's platforms subject to the court-ordered safety changes for minors in Mexico, including usage limits and notification restrictions.