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· Jun 04, 2023 · 09:30 pm
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· Mar 11, 2023 · 07:30 pm
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The eccentric billionaire’s treatment of his employees has prompted many to leave.

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· Nov 24, 2022 · 11:30 pm

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A plethora of handles promoting obscene content showcasing Muslim women as submissive to Hindu men thrives on the platform.

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· Nov 05, 2021 · 06:30 am
Cambridge Analytica row shows how Facebook is killing democracy with its personality profiling data

The social media platform harvests individual users' data and sells it to advertisers, who narrowly target specific messages to particular people.

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Does quitting social media have long-term benefits? Here’s what researchers say

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