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Tech firms becoming ‘too big to govern’, says Uber whistleblower

Mark MacGann says governments losing battle to regulate big tech and calls for more insiders to expose corruption

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022

Whistleblower Frances Haugen on the alliance to hold social media accountable: ‘We need to act now’

The former Facebook manager joins the Council for Responsible Social Media, a new coalition created to press big tech to change

The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2022

Disinformation in Spanish is prolific on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube despite vows to act

Social media platforms’ failure to eradicate the false information amounts to aiding and abetting disenfranchisement, advocates say

The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2022

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Twitter whistleblower unlikely to spur congressional action - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary hearing from a Twitter whistleblower isn't a prelude to congressional action regarding tech platforms.

Roll Call · Sep 13, 2022

EXPLAINER: Why Twitter's former security head is testifying

Peiter Zatko, the former Twitter security chief who’s accused the company of negligence with privacy and security in a whistleblower complaint will testify before Congress on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022

California lawmakers pass new social media protections for minors

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers passed legislation designed to protect the privacy and well-being of minors on social media and shield them from predators and exploitative commercialization on internet platforms.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 31, 2022

Congress wants to hear what Twitter whistleblower has to say

U.S. lawmakers are anxious to hear from Twitter’s former security chief, who has alarmed Washington with allegations that the influential social network misled regulators about its cyber defenses and efforts to control fake accounts

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

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Nick Clegg returns to London with other Facebook owner executives

Former Lib Dem leader to divide time between UK capital and California as Meta’s head of global affairs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

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 · Jul 16, 2022

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 · Jun 29, 2022

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 · Jun 15, 2022

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 · Jun 6, 2022

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 · Jun 4, 2022

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 · Jun 1, 2022

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Los Angeles Times · May 11, 2022

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.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2022

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

Benzinga · Apr 13, 2022

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.

Zenger · Mar 25, 2022

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.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2022

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.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022

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 Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

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 · Feb 23, 2022

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 Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2022

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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