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Protecting Kids Online: Facebook Instagram and Mental Health Harms
Questioner: Ben Ray LujánWitness: Antigone Davis
Narrative: ConcealmentNarrative: Profits over SafetyDesign feature: Content Algorithm
Q. · Question
Ben Ray Luján
A. · Response
Antigone Davis
QuestionLuján asks, yes/no, whether Facebook tests algorithm changes' impact before rollout, and specifically whether it tests changes for their effect on user growth/revenue.
ResponseDavis says this isn't her area of expertise both times; doesn't confirm or deny growth/revenue-impact testing.