Can you forget how you feel about Meta?
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In 2021, as a whistleblower emerged with dramatic allegations that Facebook was harming children, CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a rebuttal on Facebook. “We care deeply about issues like safety, well-being and mental health. It’s difficult to see coverage that misrepresents our work and our motives,” he
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Caption: Mark Zuckerberg tries to explain away Meta’s safety record with a whiteboard, as a child-sized doll and Meta logo stare back.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
This debate about Meta’s motives is crucial as it touches on the complex relationship between tech giants, government oversight, and the protection of vulnerable users like children. As we navigate the intersection of social media and mental health, it's essential to ensure that platforms prioritize not just the quantity of information they share, but also the quality and accuracy of their communication.
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Panel 1
Alex, holding up a sign that says is laughing hysterically. SAM (Straight face)
Alex: It's Meta,
SAM: You mean Facebook?
Panel 2
Sam looks at the screen, where Zuckerberg's rebuttal is scrolling by. SAM (Tapping his chin thoughtfully)
SAM: He's really trying to make this not about him.
Panel 3
Robin, with a mischievous grin, throws a piece of paper with Zuckerberg's address on it.
ROBIN: You know who I'm sending this to? Mark Zuckerberg!
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