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Facebook harms children and weakens democracy: ex-employee

Facebook harms children and weakens democracy: ex-employee

Facebook harms children and weakens democracy: ex-employee
06 October 2021

A former Facebook employee has told US politicians that the company's sites and apps harm children's mental health and stoke division in society.

Frances Haugen, a 37-year-old former product manager turned whistleblower, heavily criticised the company at a hearing in the Senate.

Facebook has faced growing scrutiny and increasing calls for its regulation.

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