Meta Halts Mental Health Research After Finding Harm

Meta halted mental health research after finding harmful effects, according to new court documents. A project called Project Mercury revealed that users felt less depressed, anxious, lonely, and less prone to social comparison after a week-long break from Facebook and Instagram. Despite these findings, Meta ended the project, claiming the results were skewed. The company has been accused of burying evidence and hiding known risks in a class action lawsuit brought by U.S. school districts. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.