US senators vow to probe Facebook’s knowledge of Instagram’s risks to girls


The report from the Wall Street Journal citing Facebook’s own internal research gives fuel to politicians who have pledged to hold social media companies accountable for their impact on mental health, civil discourse and democracy. — AFP

Facebook Inc is facing renewed fury from Washington after reports suggested the company knew, but didn’t disclose, that its Instagram platform could pose risks to teenagers.

The report from the Wall Street Journal citing Facebook’s own internal research gives fuel to politicians who have pledged to hold social media companies accountable for their impact on mental health, civil discourse and democracy. While previous rounds of outrage over issues such as the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal haven’t dented Facebook’s business model or profitability, this backlash could bring chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg and other company executives back to testify before Congress about the shortcomings.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Tech News

Japan doctors sue Google Maps over ‘punching bag’ reviews
US Congress to take on TikTok ban bill – again
Cisco’s plan for keeping AI systems safe from attack: Using AI
Meta's newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users
Google is combining its Android software and Pixel hardware divisions to more broadly integrate AI
Apple pulls WhatsApp from China app store on Beijing request
UK police say they disrupted cyber fraud network that stole personal data from thousands
AI-powered World Health chatbot is flubbing some answers
Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on government order
TSMC's Taipei-listed shares slide 6% on global chip outlook concerns

Others Also Read