Facebook knew about the mental health impact that its photo-sharing platform Instagram has on teen girls. Several lawmakers have pledged to investigate the company and called on Facebook to scrap plans for an Instagram product aimed at children. “Facebook understands the significant responsibility that comes with operating a global platform," Clegg said. “We take it seriously, and we don’t shy away from scrutiny and criticism." The articles detailed how Facebook’s content moderation system takes a light touch with millions of politicians and celebrities, even when they violate the platform’s user guidelines.
The reporting also revealed how human traffickers, drug cartels and political leaders take advantage of the platform’s global