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  • Whistleblower says Facebook undermines democracy in pursuit of 'astronomical profits'

    Oct 27, 2021 10:45 am by Tri States Public Radio (Macomb)Illinois in the News
    Former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen speaks during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Data Security on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Alex Brandon/AP

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    • Former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen speaks during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Data Security on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Alex Brandon/AP

    Tri States Public Radio (Oct. 26) U of I journalism professor Nikki Usher says Facebook’s primary goal will never be promoting correct information, so lawmakers should limit the company’s reach by breaking up the company.