Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen on social media accountability and transparency

Frances Haugen is a former Facebook product manager who, in 2021, leaked tens of thousands of internal documents detailing the potential negative impact of the platform on users. Haugen joins Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski for a conversation about her new book, “The Power of One,” describing her path to becoming a whistleblower and her continued calls for greater accountability in social media.

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Social media filters could be harming mental health

ABC News’ Erielle Reshef explores the augmented reality of Instagram filters, as Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen claims the parent company of Instagram has a “toxic” effect on teen girls.

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