Amy Goodman
Amy Goodman
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How Big Tech profits off the addictive properties of social media

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February 19, 2026

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Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen says the company routinely ignores user safety, including for children who are more vulnerable to getting hooked on social media. "They have been getting warned about this for 10-plus years and yet they continue to optimize for spending more and more time on these platforms."

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