Here are the five takeaways from the Facebook whistleblower’s congressional testimony.
—better known as the “Facebook Whistleblower,” a former product manager who revealed her identity on asegment last Sunday—appeared before a Senate hearing to push for greater regulation over the company. “I’ve seen a bunch of social networks, and it was substantially worse at Facebook than what I had seen before,” Haugen said onThe accusations that Haugen is leveling against Facebook are serious.
“I am here today because I believe that Facebook’s products harm children, stoke division, weaken our democracy, and much more,” said Haugen in her oral testimony, adding, “The company’s leadership knows ways to make Facebook and Instagram safer and won’t make the necessary changes because they have put their immense profits before people.”“Congressional action is needed.
Haugen seemed optimistic that Facebook could be a force for good, provided that politicians act quickly. “We can have social media we enjoy—one that brings out the best in humanity. The internet has enabled people around the world to receive and share information and ideas in ways never conceived of before,” said Haugen, noting that during Monday’s brief yet significant
, small businesses were unable to connect with customers and families were unable to exchange photos with their loved ones.“In the end, the buck stops with Mark,” said Haugen, adding that the company’s co-founder and CEO holds a unilaterally powerful position position at Facebook that is virtually unrivaled anywhere else in tech.interview aired, Zuckerberg posted a video online of himself and his wife, Dr.
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