Meta Considered 'Whisper Strategy' to Discredit Jonathan Haidt

• Meta considered a 'whisper strategy' to turn academics against Jonathan Haidt in March 2023.
• The strategy aimed to counter claims that social media was fueling a teen mental health crisis.
• Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist, was a key critic of Meta's platforms.
• Newly filed court documents revealed Meta's plan to discredit Haidt.
• The strategy was part of Meta's response to public pressure and impending safety trials.