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'Appalling and Unacceptable': Leak Shows Facebook Knew Its Algorithms Spread Hate and Harmed Children

October 5, 2021

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

Free Press Co-CEO Jessica J. González talks to Democracy Now! about the Facebook whistleblower’s revelations and the need for Congress to step in.

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Facebook Whistleblower Proves the Point: It's Time to Regulate

Meta Axes Third-Party Fact Checkers in Time for Second Trump Term

Free Press’ Nora Benavidez said that “Zuckerberg is one of many billionaires who are cozying up to dangerous demagogues like Trump.”
Tech Watchdogs Warn Meta's Decision Could Cause Surge in Disinformation

Several groups condemned the decision, warning of the potential for a surge in disinformation.
Meta Is Following X's Playbook on Fact Checking. Here's What It Means for You

Meta’s move will make it harder for social-media users to distinguish fact from fiction.