Ex-Facebook employee says products hurt kids, fuel division
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2021/10/05/ex-facebook-employee-says-products-hurt-kids-fuel-division/
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Facebook data scientist told Congress on Tuesday that the social network giant’s products harm children and fuel polarization in the U.S. while its executives refuse to make changes because they elevate profits over safety.
Frances Haugen testified to the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection. She is accusing the company of being aware of apparent harm to some teens from Instagram and being dishonest in its public fight against hate and misinformation.