Ex-Facebook manager criticizes company, urges more oversight

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

WASHINGTON -- While accusing the giant social network of pursuing profits over safety, a former Facebook data scientist told Congress on Tuesday she believes stricter government oversight could alleviate the dangers the company poses, from harming children to inciting political violence to fueling misinformation.

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