Tech Tuesday: Facebook readies for IPO
By Preeti UpadhyayaTech Tuesday: Facebook readies for IPO
By Preeti Upadhyaya
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As Facebook prepares to go public, the company must perform a delicate balancing act. With a targeted advertising model that utilizes personal data mined from its users, questions have been raised about drawing a line between making a profit and maintaining users’ privacy. Facebook will face increasing pressure from shareholders to see consistent growth, but this could come at the cost of losing customer loyalty if the company is seen as too intrusive. Wailin Wong of the Chicago Tribune is back on the Afternoon Shift to discuss the social media giant’s next moves as it navigates its IPO.