Reel-ing it in: Meta is paying influencers to promote teen accounts

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center · Published: Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:47 GMT

Tech Transparency Project’s report shows whenever governments mull platform regulations, company recruits influencers to promote its safety featuresIn July 2025, Meta gathered parenting influencers from all over Australia at a waterfront venue overlooking the Sydney Opera House. It was a camping-themed event and in many ways was like any other influencer affair. There were Instagram-branded tents to take pictures in, an Instagram-branded step-and-repeat, a custom-tote making station and Instagram-branded snacks and coffee cups.But this “screen smart” event wasn’t about the photo op. Continue reading...

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