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Facebook at 20: From hope to disillusionment
Two decades ago, Facebook kicked off the rise of social media. But initial enthusiasm has now given way to concerns, and criticism of the company's practices is growing.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on child safety on January 31Image: Susan Walsh/AP/picture allianceIn an interview with DW, Gerd Gigerenzer, a German psychologist and a specialist on risk research, listed some of the harmful effects of social media. Largely without the knowledge of its users, the company had analyzed the data of around 50 million Facebook profiles, with the aim being to influence voter behavior with highly personalized messages. Facebook groups like " Stop the Steal" also played a role in the 2020 US presidential election, helping former President Donald Trump to propagate the myth of a stolen vote.
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