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The Facebook Whistleblower, Frances Haugen, Says She Wants to Fix the Company, Not Harm It

The Facebook Whistleblower, Frances Haugen, Says She Wants to Fix the Company, Not Harm It

Skip to Main ContentSkip to Searchhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-whistleblower-frances-haugen-says-she-wants-to-fix-the-company-not-harm-it-11633304122ByThe formeremployee who gathered documents that formed the foundation of said she acted to help prompt change at the social-media giant, not to stir anger toward it. Frances Haugen, a former product manager hired to help protect against election interference on Facebook, said she had grown frustrated by what she saw as the company’s lack of openness about its platforms’ potential for harm and unwillingness to address its flaws. She is...

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Facebook Employees Flag Drug Cartels and Human Traffickers. The Company’s Response Is Weak, Documents Show.

Facebook Employees Flag Drug Cartels and Human Traffickers. The Company’s Response Is Weak, Documents Show.

Skip to Main ContentSkip to Searchhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-drug-cartels-human-traffickers-response-is-weak-documents-11631812953ByIn January, a former cop turned Facebook Inc. investigator posted an all-staff memo on the company’s internal message board. It began “Happy 2021 to everyone!!” and then proceeded to detail a new set of what he called “learnings.” The biggest one: A was using Facebook to recruit, train and pay hit men.The behavior was shocking and in clear violation of Facebook’s rules. But the company didn’t stop the cartel from posting on Facebook .Already a...

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Google’s Secret ‘Project Bernanke’ Revealed in Texas Antitrust Case

Google’s Secret ‘Project Bernanke’ Revealed in Texas Antitrust Case

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WSJ News Exclusive | India Threatens Jail for Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter Employees

WSJ News Exclusive | India Threatens Jail for Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter Employees

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Facebook Knew Calls for Violence Plagued ‘Groups,’ Now Plans Overhaul

Facebook Knew Calls for Violence Plagued ‘Groups,’ Now Plans Overhaul

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January 31, 2021
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Google Pulls Parler as Apple Threatens the Same in Wake of Capitol Riot

Google Pulls Parler as Apple Threatens the Same in Wake of Capitol Riot

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January 9, 2021
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Parler Makes Play for Conservatives Mad at Facebook, Twitter

Parler Makes Play for Conservatives Mad at Facebook, Twitter

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Facebook Imposes Limits on Election Content, Bans ‘Stop the Steal’ Group

Facebook Imposes Limits on Election Content, Bans ‘Stop the Steal’ Group

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WSJ News Exclusive | Facebook Prepares Measures for Possible Election Unrest

WSJ News Exclusive | Facebook Prepares Measures for Possible Election Unrest

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WSJ News Exclusive | Facebook Seeks Shutdown of NYU Research Project Into Political Ad Targeting

WSJ News Exclusive | Facebook Seeks Shutdown of NYU Research Project Into Political Ad Targeting

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