Facebook Is One of the Least Trustworthy Online Companies, Om Malik Says

Facebook Is One of the Least Trustworthy Online Companies, Om Malik Says

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Business, Social Studies, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

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The video discusses Facebook's efforts to partner with banks through its Messenger app, raising privacy concerns. It questions Facebook's trustworthiness, citing a history of misinformation and the need for regulatory oversight. The core of Facebook's business model is data collection for advertising, which poses privacy risks. The discussion highlights the importance of future-focused regulation to manage data use and protect user privacy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Facebook's primary goal in partnering with banks through Messenger?

To offer customer service products

To increase advertising revenue

To enhance email communication

To develop new banking apps

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30 sec • 1 pt

How does Facebook respond to concerns about using customer data for advertising?

They claim data is used for advertising

They clarify data won't be used for advertising

They deny collecting any data

They refuse to comment on data usage

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major reason for skepticism about Facebook's trustworthiness?

Their history of misinformation

Their focus on user privacy

Their consistent transparency

Their lack of partnerships

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Facebook's core business model based on?

Collecting data for advertising

Creating original content

Building social networks

Developing new technologies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How do investors generally react to Facebook's business practices?

They frequently protest

They are indifferent

They are always supportive

They love the growth but ignore consequences

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is a suggested focus for future regulations on companies like Facebook?

Expanding global reach

Controlling data usage

Increasing user engagement

Limiting advertising budgets

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the speaker decide to leave Facebook?

To join a new social network

Because of privacy concerns and personal impact

To focus on professional growth

Due to technical issues

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