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 | 2 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 64,126 | $2,700,000 | 2,550$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,859 | $62,000 | 47$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 8,010 | $240,000 | 189$ |
| Totals | 4 | 83,176,838 | 75,995 | $3,002,000 | 2,786$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Frances Haugen turned over documentation verifying allegations against Facebook.
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Portugal:
Frances Haugen revealed internal studies that raised concerns about the safety of children using Meta's products.
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Costa Rica:
Frances Haugen leaked damaging information about Meta's content policies.
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United Kingdom:
Frances Haugen claimed that Instagram was impacting the mental health of teenagers.
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New Zealand:
Frances Haugen testified before Senators in 2021 that the company had deliberately kept children hooked on its services.
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Liechtenstein:
Frances Haugen is a former whistleblower from Meta represented by Libby Liu.
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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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