Zuckerberg Vetoed Ban on Plastic Surgery Filters Despite Concerns for Teens, Suit Claims
- CEO blocked policy to ban plastic surgery filters, AGs allege
- Company says it wants teens to have age-appropriate experience
Mark Zuckerberg
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Mark Zuckerberg vetoed a proposal at Meta Platforms Inc. to ban filters that simulate the effects of plastic surgery, despite concerns that the technology could harm girls’ mental health, according to a lawsuit by more than 30 US states.
The allegations about the filters, the number of users under the age of 13 and whether the company misrepresented the safety of its Facebook and Instagram platforms were detailed in a largely unredacted copy of the suit distributed Monday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The filters issue provides additional context for the alleged misconduct at the heart of the complaint, Bonta said.