Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen will testify before the Senate today

Summary by Ground News

Frances Haugen, a former Facebook data scientist, is set to testify to a Senate panel Tuesday. Haugen says Facebook's own research shows that it amplifies hate, misinformation and political unrest. Facebook says Haugen's allegations are misleading and there is no evidence to support the premise.

8 months ago·Washington, United States

News Articles

Yahoo News

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen to testify before Congress today

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haungen is expected to testify on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

8 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

Read Full Article

Times of India

Facebook ‘chooses profits over safety’, whistleblower Frances Haugen says

In an interview with “60 Minutes” that aired Sunday, Haugen, 37, said she had grown alarmed by what she saw at Facebook. The company repeatedly pu..

8 months ago·Mumbai, India

Read Full Article

BBC News

Facebook harms children and weakens democracy: ex-employee

A former employee tells the US Senate that the social media giant put profit before people.

8 months ago·United Kingdom

Read Full Article

Reuters

Facebook products 'harm children, stoke division,' whistleblower says

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, telling lawmakers the social media giant knew its apps were harming the mental health of some young users. Here are some comments from the committee hearing:

8 months ago·United Kingdom

Read Full Article