Meta's Internal Emails Reveal Strategy to Recruit Under-13s

Explosive internal emails from Meta reveal a secret strategy to recruit children under the age of 13, with former Meta VP Nick Clegg admitting the company's age limits were a 'fiction'.

18 Feb, 11:12 — 19 Feb, 07:01

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 3 sources cover this story

The coverage of this story shows significant divergence in focus. While "daily-nation" directly addresses the core narrative of Meta's internal emails revealing a strategy to recruit under-13s, "times-india" and "wsj" primarily focus on Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in a social media trial. The latter two outlets emphasize the legal proceedings and Zuckerberg's defense regarding Instagram's impact on young users.

What sources agree on

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying in a social media trial.
The trial involves questions regarding social media's impact on young users.

Where they diverge

The central focus of the story's narrative.

Daily Nation

This outlet frames the story around "explosive internal emails" revealing Meta's "secret strategy to recruit under-13s".

Times of Indiawsj

These outlets frame the story around Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in a social media addiction case.

Notable gaps

The revelation of Meta's internal emails detailing a strategy to recruit under-13s.

Covered by daily-nation · Not in times-india, wsj

Mark Zuckerberg denying claims that Instagram was designed to be addictive.

Covered by times-india · Not in daily-nation, wsj

Former Meta VP Nick Clegg's admission in internal emails regarding age limits.

Covered by daily-nation · Not in times-india, wsj

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Coverage Timeline

wsj18 Feb, 11:12First to report

Zuckerberg to Testify in First Major Social Media Addiction Case - The Wall Street Journal

Daily Nation19 Feb, 05:06

Explosive internal emails reveal Meta’s secret strategy to recruit under-13s

Times of India19 Feb, 07:01

Mark Zuckerberg testifies at social media trial; here's what he told the court

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Times of India1h ago

Mark Zuckerberg testifies at social media trial; here's what he told the court

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a Los Angeles court. He faced questions regarding Instagram's impact on young users. Zuckerberg denied claims that the platform was designed to be addictive. He also discussed efforts to protect underage users. The trial is part of ongoing lawsuits against social media companies concerning child well-being.

By TOI TECH DESK

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Daily Nation3h ago