Klobuchar Grills Meta Whistleblower on Algorithms That Favor Profit Over Public Safety

At last Wednesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) pressed Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams on Meta’s internal strategies to increase user engagement. Klobuchar raised concerns about whether the platform prioritizes profit over public safety, particularly in how algorithms may amplify harmful content to keep users hooked. Wynn-Williams, a former Meta executive, provided insight into how the company’s engagement-driven model often came at the expense of user well-being, highlighting the need for stronger oversight and accountability in the tech industry.

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