FacebookFrances Haugen spoke out on Monday to U.K. lawmakers, stating that her company refused to take responsibility and incentivize workers to raise concerns.

Haugen, who was testifying before a U.K. Parliamentary hearing on Monday said that Facebook is not willing to admit they were responsible for anyone. new legislation aimed at tackling harmful content online.

Haugen was back in the public eye for the second time after she disclosed herself as the source of many internal documents which sparked this scandal. Wall Street Journal’s series, “The Facebook Files.Haugen testified to the U.S. Congress earlier this monthSince then, she has begun sharing her vast collection of documents. numerous news outlets

Haugen explained that Facebook leaders are focused on growth. They have created a culture where they focus on the benefits of their services, rather than the issues that cause them, Haugen claimed on Monday.

She said that Facebook is full of kind, conscientious and compassionate people. People who have bad incentives and are good are more likely to take bad decisions than those with better ones. People who will not look at the problem are more likely to be promoted than those who raise alarms.

Haugen stated that Facebook doesn’t have a system for employees to report issues they think management needs to address or could be investigated by researchers.

She stated that Facebook had repeatedly shown that not only do they not want to share that information, but that even when they did release it they frequently mislead users.”

Haugen stated that this attitude is ingrained in Facebook’s startup culture. It won’t change unless the company has to regulate its incentives.

Haugen explained that people will continue choosing profit when there is a conflict between their interests and those of the profits.

In an email statement, a Facebook spokesperson stated that they agree on regulation and that companies like ours shouldn’t have to make these decisions themselves. A representative from Facebook also reiterated Facebook’s recent disputes and stated that the company had spent $13 billion on hiring 40,000 employees to perform one task: Keep people safe using our apps.

These are some highlights of Monday’s hearing.

Is Facebook evil?

John Nicolson asked Haugen if Facebook is just evil.

“What we have seen from your evidence is that Facebook fails to prevent harm to kids, is not preventing the spread disinformation and isn’t preventing hate speech,” Nicolson explained. These issues can be dealt with by Facebook, but it has chosen not to. Which makes me wonder if Facebook is truly evil. Is Facebook evil?”

Haugen stated that the word she would use is “negligence”.

“I believe that there is an inadequacy pattern, and that Facebook does not want to admit its power,” she stated. They believe in flatness and won’t take responsibility for their actions. I believe that it is negligence or ignorance. However, I cannot see their hearts.

Instagram kids: Worries

The Journal is available in its entire series highlightedFacebook recognized that Instagram was damaging to the mental health of teenagers.

After the outrage caused by that report, Facebook announced last month that they would be changing its policy. pause its developmentA version of Instagram for children 13 years and under.

During Monday’s hearing, this topic was brought up once again.

Haugen explained that Facebook calls addiction to their products “problematic use.” Haugen explained that Facebook has found problematic use to be more prevalent in younger users than older ones.

You must first be aware and willing to accept that you have not controlled your usage to meet this standard. Haugen stated that between 5.8% to 8% of teenagers who have used Facebook products for at least one year, and then turn 14 in the next 12 months, have reported having problematic usage.

She stated, “That is a big problem.” If that many teenagers aged 14 are so self-aware, honest and self-motivated, it’s likely 15% to 20%. Facebook’s impact on the most vulnerable of us is deeply concerning to me.

Haugen claimed that Facebook’s reports on Instagram show that Instagram is not just dangerous for teens but is also more hazardous than other types of social media.

According to Facebook, Instagram’s research shows that Instagram is an addictive platform. These kids describe it as making them miserable. Haugen expressed concern that she doesn’t feel empowered to limit my Instagram usage and fears being rejected by others. “I am worried it might not be possible make Instagram safe for a fourteen-year-old. And I doubt it will be safe for 10 year olds.”

“A horror novel to read”

Haugen is mentioned during the hearing one of the Journal’s articlesIt was also noted that Facebook had been used by armed groups to encourage violence in Ethiopia. According to the report, the company does not have sufficient employees to speak relevant languages in order to monitor Facebook’s status.

Haugen claimed that similar situations could arise in other countries in the global South, and this is the reason she was so vocal.

Haugen stated that “I believe situations such as Ethiopia are only part of the opening chapters to a novel which is going to turn out to be horrifying to read.”

Good regulation could help

Haugen thanked the U.K. to consider regulating social media, noting that it could benefit Facebook.

She stated that regulation “could actually be beneficial for Facebook’s future success” because it forces Facebook to return to a location where it is more enjoyable.

Monday: The Verge published a reportBased on Haugen’s records, which showed that teenage Facebook users in America have fallen by 13% between 2019 and 2019, with an expected drop of 45% the following two years. According to internal documents, users between 20 and 30 years old were predicted to drop by 4% over that period.

Haugen stated that Facebook might reverse the decline of its app experience if regulations forced it to adjust its incentives.

She stated that she believes Facebook will become more user-friendly and safer in the future. The toxic Facebook version is gradually losing its users.

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