Something critical I've learned in philosophy classes is critical reading of statements like this one. Looking for clever logic, weasel words, and misdirection.
Some examples:
> If we wanted to ignore research, why would we create an industry-leading research program to understand these important issues in the first place?
Tobacco companies researched their own products also.
> ...widely recognized as better and safer than alternatives
Low-tar tobacco is widely recognized as better and safe than the alternatives.
> ... that many teens we heard from feel that using Instagram helps them ...
That doesn't mean that for many teens it hurts them. Just because narcissists love your product doesn't make it good.
> That's why we have advocated for updated internet regulations for several years now.
Updated just means "new version", not actually better. Lobbyists have NOT advocated for protections that would undermine profits, which is the very point this whistleblower is making.
Some examples:
> If we wanted to ignore research, why would we create an industry-leading research program to understand these important issues in the first place?
Tobacco companies researched their own products also.
> ...widely recognized as better and safer than alternatives
Low-tar tobacco is widely recognized as better and safe than the alternatives.
> ... that many teens we heard from feel that using Instagram helps them ...
That doesn't mean that for many teens it hurts them. Just because narcissists love your product doesn't make it good.
> That's why we have advocated for updated internet regulations for several years now.
Updated just means "new version", not actually better. Lobbyists have NOT advocated for protections that would undermine profits, which is the very point this whistleblower is making.
> making more research publicly available
Implying it has been kept private.