![]() ![]() ![]() Instead of telling parents, Facebook concealed the facts, it sought to stonewall and block this information from becoming public, including to this committee when Senator Blackburn and I specifically asked the company. A way to drive out numbers for advertisers and shareholders at the expense of safety, and it doubled down on targeting children pushing products on pre-teens not just teens, but pre-teens that it knows are harmful to our kids’ mental health and wellbeing. In their words, a unique value proposition. Facebook saw teens creating secret accounts that are often hidden from their parents as unique value proposition. There is a question, which I hope you will discuss, as to whether there is such a thing as a safe algorithm. Facebook exploited teens using powerful algorithms that amplified their insecurities and abuses through what it found was an addict’s narrative. ![]() But you are not here alone, you’re armed with documents and evidence, and you speak volumes, as they do, about how Facebook has put profits ahead of people.Īmong other revelations, the information that you have provided to Congress is powerful proof that Facebook knew its products were harming teenagers. You have a compelling, credible voice, which we’ve heard already. As you have done standing up to one of the most powerful impactful corporate giants in the history of the world, without any exaggeration. Most important, I’d like to thank our witness Frances Haugen for being here and the two council who are representing her my heartfelt gratitude for your courage and strength in coming forward. Senator Cantwell, I’m sure will be here shortly. And the ranking member who is here, Senator Wicker, as well as our Chairwoman Maria Cantwell. So, welcome my colleagues and I want to thank Ranking Member Senator Blackburn for her cooperation and collaboration, we’ve been working very closely. ![]()
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