Frances Haugen
Frances Haugen is a former product manager at Facebook (now Meta) who gained international recognition as a whistleblower after she disclosed internal documents revealing the company's knowledge of the harmful effects its platforms can have on users, particularly regarding mental health and misinformation. Her testimony before Congress in 2021 highlighted the ethical dilemmas within the tech industry and called for increased regulation and accountability for social media companies.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 19,357 | $2,700,000 | 770$ |
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 24,165 | $2,000,000 | 799$ |
| Totals | 2 | 128,347,837 | 43,522 | $4,700,000 | 1,569$ |
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United Kingdom:
Frances Haugen is a former employee who has spoken out against Meta.
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Italy:
Frances Haugen provided internal documents showing Instagram's negative impact on adolescents.
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Australia:
Frances Haugen is a whistleblower who released internal research about Meta in 2021.
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United Kingdom:
Frances Haugen is an earlier Facebook whistleblower whose actions inspired Wynn-Williams.
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