“I saw Facebook repeatedly encounter conflicts between its own profits and our safety,” Haugen said. Several senators said they support issuing subpoenas for additional Facebook documents as part of a congressional investigation. Blackburn highlighted the risks for children and the way human traffickers are able to use Facebook’s platforms. The company’s statement Tuesday didn’t address the internal documents Haugen made public. ‘Free pass’There are several proposals for legislation that would address the kinds of harms revealed in the Facebook documents disclosed by Haugen.

Source: The Star October 06, 2021 06:10 UTC