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  • Sarah Wynn-Williams alleged Meta collaborated with the Chinese Government on AI and censorship, then lied to the US Congress.

  • Wynn-Williams claimed the Facebook owner worked with Chinese officials, developing censorship tools tested in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

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[–] rocket_dragon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 40 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yeah... I don't see this going anywhere. Tulsi Gabbard saw no consequences for perjury over the leaked Signal thread either, and at the end of the day Facebook spreads the misinformation and propoganda that most benefits the GOP. Hawley fully backs the felony mob boss in the White House, he's just chasing clout. Zuckerberg will make another generous donation to the MAGA mafia, kneel to kiss the ring, and everything will continue on same as usual.

[–] Quill7513@slrpnk.net 12 points 2 days ago

look at how ruzzia operates and realize that's our reality now

[–] 52fighters@lemmy.sdf.org 29 points 3 days ago (1 children)

If you want a good video summary of her testimony, there's this video. Facebook even tried to force her to lie to Congress.

[–] qprimed@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 days ago

just gonna point out that there is a fair amount of right wing, Hawley-esque batshit insanity in this video (my ivermectin beliefs are as good as your reviewed and reproducible research) - but on the important point (meta is globally dangerous and zuckerberg is pathologically sociopathic), I can agree.

[–] engene@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

This is exactly why I can no longer support Meta/Facebook/Instagram and maybe everyone can start boycotting until the balance of power shifts back to the people - where it should be 😡

[–] Speculater@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Didn't Zuk marry a Chinese woman and learn Chinese to assimilate? Seems pretty clear he's big on China.

[–] ComfortablyDumb@lemmy.ca -1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

She is American Chinese. It's difficult to date in California and not go for Chinese women if you are working in tech. Palo Alto is majorly Chinese. Indians are the other major ethnic group but they don't usually date outside. My point is him being married to Chinese is not indicative of his preference for China over USA.

[–] Speculater@lemmy.world -1 points 2 days ago

Okay, one day old account. I believe you.

[–] ComfortablyDumb@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 days ago

This is something every company which tries to operate in China have to do. It's not a surprise. China is a fascist country which requires organizations operating in China to claim Taiwan belongs to China, Tibet is part of China and Uygurs are not getting genocided. Hell even american govt. can be prosecuted because they abided by the same rules that China set.

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 3 points 2 days ago

No honor among thieves.