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The Uber files lit up the darkness of big tech, and showed why we need whistleblowers

People must feel able to speak out – and our laws must protect them, says former Facebook employee Frances Haugen

The Guardian - UK

California bill would force every website to verify your age

The bill, known as the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, was presented to the California senate this week.

Input

The Digital Republic by Jamie Susskind review – how to tame big tech

A radical vision for protecting users – but can it save us from our own worst impulses?

The Guardian - UK

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Why are so many big tech whistleblowers women? Here is what the research shows

A number of high-profile whistleblowers in the technology industry have stepped into the spotlight in the past few years. For the most part, they have been revealing corporate practices that thwart the public interest: Frances Haugen exposed personal data exploitation at Meta, Timnit Gebru and Rebecca Rivers challenged Google on…

The Conversation

Facebook Whistleblower Says Company Can't Recover Until Zuckerberg Steps Down

Data scientist and Facebook, Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB) whistleblower Frances Haugen has said that CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to doubled down on the Metaverse after she raised concerns about the company's capacity to moderate content effectiv

Benzinga

How Instagram and TikTok prey on pregnant women’s worst fears

When Adriana Lopez found out that she was pregnant, one of the first places she turned was TikTok.

Los Angeles Times

Facebook whistleblower works to pass new internet laws

Frances Haugen was cooking dinner one Friday evening when her phone rang. On the other end of the line was the White House.

Los Angeles Times

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Facebook ‘lacks willpower’ to tackle misinformation in Africa

As company pursues growth on continent, it stands accused of not putting enough money into moderating content

The Guardian - UK

Former Facebook Product Manager Warns Of Potential Perils Of Meta-Sponsored Metaverse

A former employee of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB) says the company's metaverse may not be able to ensure a safe environment and will come with all the ill effects associated with the sponsor's flagship Facebook social media platform.

Benzinga

Mark Zuckerberg Summoned To Appear At Peru Court For Violating User’s Freedom Of Expression

Mejia Seminario argues that Facebook has violated his right to freedom of expression by blocking his account for 30 days.

Zenger

Kids Online Safety Act would help protect children from social media harm

Children are suffering from eating disorders, depression and bullying as a result of too much time spent online, and big tech has been complicit.

Chicago Sun-Times

Nick Clegg has the power now to right Facebook’s wrongs. This is how he should do it

The former UK politician must act to end the company’s profit-driven cycle of tearing societies and democracies apart, says Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen

The Guardian - UK

Facebook whistleblower attends State of the Union as Biden calls for crackdown on social media firms

Frances Haugen accused Facebook of prioritising money over public safety before Congress last fall

The Independent UK

Whistleblower says Bill must include tool that forces Facebook to publish data

Frances Haugen also said the Government should order an independent review of the Data Protection Commission.

The Independent UK

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Facebook stalling report on human rights impact in India, allege whistleblowers

Papers leaked by Frances Haugen revealed users in India were inundated with fake news and anti-Muslim posts

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