How Meta’s Paid Subscription Tools Are Being Used to Exploit Children

Last year Meta began a broad rollout of tipping and paid subscription services on Facebook and Instagram. The services were meant to help influencers earn more money by selling exclusive content to subscribers. But an internal report from Meta found that the tools were being misused by adults seeking to profit from exploiting their own children. Meta didn’t follow recommendations from its safety staff, but says its programs are well monitored. WSJ reporter Katherine Blunt tells host Alex Ossola about the investigation and how Meta addressed the problems.

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Last year Meta began a broad rollout of tipping and paid subscription services on Facebook and Instagram. The services were meant to help influencers earn more money by selling exclusive content to subscribers. But an internal report from Meta found that the tools were being misused by adults seeking to profit from exploiting their own children. Meta didn’t follow recommendations from its safety staff, but says its programs are well monitored. WSJ reporter Katherine Blunt tells host Alex Ossola about the investigation and how Meta addressed the problems.

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