Facebook has been making the headlines for one controversy or other. The social media platform is once again in news and the pressure seems to be mounting.<o:p></o:p>

A new whistleblower has come ahead and shared experiences and grievances about Facebook in an exclusive interview with US media house, the Washington Post. <o:p></o:p>

The whistleblower has claimed that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/facebook?page=1">Facebook</a> allowed to continue hate speech on the social media platform, even though the experts in the company were well aware about it.

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It has been alleged that Facebook purposely did not enforce proper safety rules during the time of US election 2020, simply because they were afraid it would anger the then-US President Donald Trump and his allies. Facebook chose to let the hate speech continue to ensure their own growth.<o:p></o:p>

The new whistleblower’s claims have come a few hours after several US media houses published reports based on the internal documents shared by a former employee of Facebook.<o:p></o:p>

Frances Haugen, a former Facebook product manager&nbsp;had accused the social media platform of prioritising profits over safety of users.

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Facebook has been accused of avoiding and knowingly skipping all concerns flagged by employees before and after the US election 2020. The social media platform kept ignoring warnings when Donald Trump and his allies were using the platform to share fake news and advance their own propaganda with the aim of overturning election result.<o:p></o:p>

A media house also reported that several internal documents have also highlighted that Facebook’s recommendation tools purposely push users towards extremist groups. These researchers had also flagged this error to the higher authorities, who chose to ignore the warnings.<o:p></o:p>

However, a Facebook spokesperson, has rubbished the new accusations and has lashed out at the Washington Post for reporting this story.<o:p></o:p>

"This is beneath the Washington Post, which during the last five years would only report stories after deep reporting with corroborating sources,"&nbsp;Erin McPike, a Facebook spokeswoman. She also added that the media house’s report sets "a dangerous precedent to hang an entire story on a single source making a wide range of claims without any apparent corroboration".<o:p></o:p>

Facebook has been making the headlines for one controversy or other. The social media platform is once again in news and the pressure seems to be mounting. A new whistleblower has come ahead and shared experiences and grievances about Facebook in an exclusive interview with US media house, the Washington Post.

Facebook has been making the headlines for one controversy or other. The social media platform is once again in news and the pressure seems to be mounting. A new whistleblower has come ahead and shared experiences and grievances about Facebook in an exclusive interview with US media house, the Washington Post. The whistleblower has claimed that Facebook allowed to continue hate speech on the social media platform, even though the experts in the company were well aware about it. Also read | Facebook to pay French publishers for news content It has been alleged that Facebook purposely did not enforce proper safety rules during the time of US election 2020, simply because they were afraid it would anger the then-US President Donald Trump and his allies. Facebook chose to let the hate speech continue to ensure their own growth. The new whistleblower’s claims have come a few hours after several US media houses published reports based on the internal documents shared by a former employee of Facebook. Frances Haugen, a former Facebook product manager had accused the social media platform of prioritising profits over safety of users. Also read | Facebook unveils its first-generation smart glasses Facebook has been accused of avoiding and knowingly skipping all concerns flagged by employees before and after the US election 2020. The social media platform kept ignoring warnings when Donald Trump and his allies were using the platform to share fake news and advance their own propaganda with the aim of overturning election result. A media house also reported that several internal documents have also highlighted that Facebook’s recommendation tools purposely push users towards extremist groups. These researchers had also flagged this error to the higher authorities, who chose to ignore the warnings. However, a Facebook spokesperson, has rubbished the new accusations and has lashed out at the Washington Post for reporting this story. "This is beneath the Washington Post, which during the last five years would only report stories after deep reporting with corroborating sources," Erin McPike, a Facebook spokeswoman. She also added that the media house’s report sets "a dangerous precedent to hang an entire story on a single source making a wide range of claims without any apparent corroboration".

Facebook knowingly allowed hate speech on platforms, new whistleblower claims

Claire Foy is going to be taking on the role of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg in a new series about the social media company.&nbsp;

As per reports, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-%E2%80%98the-crown%E2%80%99-season-5-to-premiere-on-netflix-next-year-416137">Foy</a> will star as Sandberg in the drama titled 'Doomsday Machine'.

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The upcoming show is based on Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang’s book, 'An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination' along with their reporting on the company for The New York Times.&nbsp;

The New Yorker's Andrew Marantz had also reported on Facebook and its shortcomings, and his work will also contribute to the formation of the story. &nbsp;

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Ayad Akhtar is working on the script for this and will be executive producing the story along with Frenkel and Kang. Marantz will work in the capacity of a consultant.&nbsp;

'Doomsday Machine' will chronicle the relationship between Mark Zuckerberg and Sandberg, and the obstacles Facebook had to overcome in order to become the highest grossing social media platform. &nbsp; 
Interestingly, the announcement of the series was made just days after Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's Senate testimony on Wednesday.&nbsp;

The series will cover the 2016 elections amid the rise of misinformation, XCHECK--a program that reportedly shielded important users--former President Trump, and Facebook’s much talked about rules and regulations.

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'Doomsday Machine' will also touch upon the mental health risks Instagram poses to its younger users, and how Zuckerberg has used Facebook's News Feed to promote articles that portrayed Facebook in good light.

Other than Claire Foy, no other casting detail has been shared yet. The question as to who will play Mark Zuckerberg, and the rest of the major players from facebook, in the series, are yet to be revealed.&nbsp;

Claire Foy is going to be taking on the role of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg in a new series about the social media company. As per reports, Foy will star as Sandberg in the drama titled 'Doomsday Machine'.

Claire Foy is going to be taking on the role of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg in a new series about the social media company. As per reports, Foy will star as Sandberg in the drama titled 'Doomsday Machine'. Also read: Woody Harrelson punches man for taking his daughter's photos The upcoming show is based on Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang’s book, 'An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination' along with their reporting on the company for The New York Times. The New Yorker's Andrew Marantz had also reported on Facebook and its shortcomings, and his work will also contribute to the formation of the story. Also read: Selena Gomez returns with 'Selena + Chef' season 3: Watch trailer here Ayad Akhtar is working on the script for this and will be executive producing the story along with Frenkel and Kang. Marantz will work in the capacity of a consultant. 'Doomsday Machine' will chronicle the relationship between Mark Zuckerberg and Sandberg, and the obstacles Facebook had to overcome in order to become the highest grossing social media platform. Interestingly, the announcement of the series was made just days after Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's Senate testimony on Wednesday. The series will cover the 2016 elections amid the rise of misinformation, XCHECK--a program that reportedly shielded important users--former President Trump, and Facebook’s much talked about rules and regulations. Also read: Justin Bieber released song with Diana Keaton and you have to watch it 'Doomsday Machine' will also touch upon the mental health risks Instagram poses to its younger users, and how Zuckerberg has used Facebook's News Feed to promote articles that portrayed Facebook in good light. Other than Claire Foy, no other casting detail has been shared yet. The question as to who will play Mark Zuckerberg, and the rest of the major players from facebook, in the series, are yet to be revealed.

'The Crown' star Claire Foy to play Sheryl Sandberg in new series on Facebook

The U.S. Justice Department accused Facebook Inc on Thursday of discriminating against U.S. workers, saying in a new lawsuit the social media giant has given hiring preferences to temporary workers, including those who hold H-1B visas.

US Justice Department accuses Facebook of discriminating against US workers