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Meta whistleblower, bipartisan senators call for social media regulation

Meta whistleblower, bipartisan senators call for social media regulation

by Casey He | Nov 7, 2023 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – Testimony from a Meta whistleblower on the company’s reluctance to act on online safety and privacy led to a rare bipartisan push for legislation to protect children’s online safety and privacy Tuesday.  “Meta knows the harm kids experience on their...
“We cannot trust them:” Senators promise to bring social media regulations to a vote Meta whistleblower calls for social media regulation

“We cannot trust them:” Senators promise to bring social media regulations to a vote Meta whistleblower calls for social media regulation

by Elleiana Green and Shravya Pant | Nov 7, 2023 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — A Meta whistleblower sounded the alarm to Congress on Instagram’s product design, alleging that the popular social media platform knowingly designed products at the expense of teens’ mental health and safety in testimony on Tuesday. Senators on both sides...
Facebook whistleblower urges Congress to hold Big Tech accountable

Facebook whistleblower urges Congress to hold Big Tech accountable

by Ali McCadden | Dec 3, 2021 | Business

WASHINGTON — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress for the second time on Wednesday, warning lawmakers that getting caught up in partisan battles over legislation to hold digital platforms accountable for causing harm to users is just what...

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In a series of investigative reports, Medill on the Hill reporters uncovered threats to privacy and security in the digital age ranging from the safety of your online campaign donations to how computer hacking could impact food safety.

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