Facebook Activist Investor: We Haven't Gotten Straight Answers

The transcript discusses the whistleblower's revelations about Facebook's internal knowledge of its harmful impact, focusing on engagement over safety. It highlights Facebook's market dominance, antitrust issues, and societal impact, raising questions about regulatory actions and investor concerns.

What was the main concern raised by the whistleblower about Facebook's practices?

• The company's ignorance of its harmful impact

• The lack of user engagement

• Facebook's focus on user privacy

• Facebook's outdated technology

How does Facebook's algorithm affect the type of content users see?

• It filters out all negative content

• It only shows content from friends and family

• It prioritizes content that is engaging, often divisive

• It promotes educational content

What is a significant concern regarding Facebook's control over mindshare?

• It may harm consumers by limiting competition

• It improves user experience

• It stifles innovation

• It leads to increased competition

What percentage of social media time is reportedly spent on Facebook?

• 92%

• 75%

• 100%

• 50%

What has been the response of investors to Facebook's handling of its issues?

• They have increased their investments

• They are satisfied with Facebook's actions

• They are indifferent to the issues

• They are concerned about the company's lack of accountability

What was the outcome of the FTC settlement related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal?

• It resulted in a complete overhaul of Facebook's policies

• It was a minor fine

• It had no financial implications

• It was billions above what was necessary

What is a key question regarding Facebook's future actions?

• Will Facebook launch new features?

• Will Facebook change its logo?

• Will Facebook increase its ad revenue?

• Will Congress and the FTC take effective action?