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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., adding that its executives
She accused Facebook of being aware of apparent harm to some teens from Instagram and being dishonest in its public fight against misinformation and hate.
Frances Haugen testifies that company executives refuse to make changes because they elevate profits over safety, and she says CEO Mark Zuckerberg is ultimately responsible.
A former Facebook data scientist on Tuesday brought to Congress her accusations that the company hid its awareness of apparent harm to some teens from Instagram and has been dishonest in its fight against hate and misinformation.
She accused Facebook of being aware of apparent harm to some teens from Instagram and being dishonest in its public fight against misinformation and hate.