A leaked image reveals Meta provided branded "swag" hats to employees on Instagram’s Teen Accounts team, dubbed "Project Nido," as part of internal company culture. The hats surfaced in court documents tied to a lawsuit where California school districts allege the platform contributes to social media addiction among young users. The disclosure raises further scrutiny over Meta’s internal practices and its handling of teen-focused features. Legal proceedings continue as educators push for accountability over digital influence on youth.
A photo of the so-called “swag” hats surfaced in documents released in California federal court where a coalition of school districts have accused Meta of fueling social media addiction. The “a/c/priv” hats were made available to employees working on Instagram’s Teen Accounts team – known internally as “Project Nido.”
