Whistleblowers allege Facebook executives misled investors on how the platform combats misinformation

By Brenda Ruiz
Everything you need to know about the metaverse
Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. Zuckerberg talked up his latest passion — creating a virtual reality "metaverse" for business, entertainment and meaningful social interactions. Eric Risberg / AP Photo
Everything you need to know about the metaverse
Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. Zuckerberg talked up his latest passion — creating a virtual reality "metaverse" for business, entertainment and meaningful social interactions. Eric Risberg / AP Photo

Whistleblowers allege Facebook executives misled investors on how the platform combats misinformation

By Brenda Ruiz
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Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen and other whistleblowers are back with formal complaints that allege the social media giant prioritized profits over fighting hate speech and misinformation.

Reset learns more about these new complaints and why they were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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