Court filing shows Meta discussed a 'Whisper strategy' to turn academics against Jonathan Haidt

Court filing shows Meta discussed a 'Whisper strategy' to turn academics against Jonathan Haidt

Newly filed court documents show Meta discussed a "Whisper strategy" to "turn academics against Haidt" in March 2023, according to an internal document titled "Well-being Meeting Sound-check Notes." Haidt has blamed social media for rising adolescent depression and anxiety. The notes contain proposals, and it is unclear whether Meta acted on them. Meta did not immediately comment.

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