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  1. Aaron Sorkin's film revisits the fallout of Facebook, following the work of David Fincher and centering on Frances Haugen's experience as a former employee.

Whistleblower Exposures Detail Harmful Algorithms on Facebook and Instagram

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Aaron Sorkin's film, The Social Reckoning, details how Frances Haugen and Jeff Horwitz exposed internal knowledge regarding Facebook's platform design. The film states that 64% of people joining extremist groups on Facebook were directed there by Facebook, and 32% of teen girls reported that Instagram made them feel worse about their bodies.

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Frances Haugen publicly disclosed internal documents alleging that Meta prioritizes profit over user safety and algorithmic integrity. This renewed public scrutiny of platform harm and mental health could lead to regulatory action against Meta and Facebook.

Aaron Sorkin's film revisits the fallout of Facebook, following the work of Frances Haugen.

From abc.net.au

Who's involved

  • Frances HaugenWhistleblower who provided experiences and consulting services for the film
  • FacebookOnline social media service whose algorithms and design were exposed
  • MetaTechnology company that owns Instagram and was accused of prioritizing profit over safety
  • Aaron SorkinFilmmaker who created the drama based on the exposure
  • Jeff HorwitzJournalist who collaborated with Frances Haugen on the investigation

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