Meta discussed a 'whisper strategy' to discredit Jonathan Haidt

Newly filed court documents show that in March 2023 Meta discussed a "whisper strategy" to turn academics against social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, who linked social media to rising teen depression. The company was preparing for years of kids safety litigation and weighed ways to undermine his arguments.

• March 7, 2023 notes discussed how to "turn other academics against Haidt"
• Meta expected his arguments to feature in multi-district litigation within two years
• Haidt said he is "not surprised" and that companies "go after the messenger"