Facebook's Role in Elections and Public Reaction

The transcript discusses Facebook's mission to connect people globally, but highlights concerns about its evolution into a surveillance system. It addresses criticism faced by Facebook for its role in elections and the need for future precautions to ensure election integrity. The transcript concludes with an announcement of the PBS program 'The Facebook Dilemma'.

What was Facebook's original mission as mentioned in the video?

• To create a surveillance system

• To connect every person for a global community

• To develop new technologies

• To become the largest social media platform

What significant change in Facebook's operations is highlighted in the video?

• From a photo-sharing app to a video platform

• From interconnecting people to a surveillance system

• From a messaging service to a news outlet

• From a social network to a gaming platform

Why did Facebook come under fire according to the video?

• For launching a new feature

• For its role during the election

• For changing its logo

• For acquiring another company

What was the public's reaction to Facebook's role in the election?

• They were upset

• They were unaware

• They were supportive

• They were indifferent

What future events are mentioned in relation to preventing similar issues?

• A new advertising campaign

• A global conference

• The launch of a new app

• The 2018 and 2020 elections