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An Ugly Truth

An Ugly Truth

Business & EconomicsPolitics & Society
Pages
350
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

New York Times reporters Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang present a behind-the-scenes exposé on Facebook's decline. They reveal how the tech giant, while connecting the world, also mishandled user data, spread fake news, and amplified hate speech. This book uncovers the complex truth behind leadership decisions that prioritized engagement and profit over user well-being, solidifying Facebook's role as a powerful data-mining machine.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplexTense
Betrayal

Genres

Business & Economics Politics & Society Technology Business History Management Philosophy Science

Authors

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Cecilia Kang

Cecilia Kang is a journalist and author known for her investigative reporting. She co-wrote "An Ugly Truth," a non-fiction work examining social media's impact.

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Sheera Frenkel

Sheera Frenkel is a New York Times cybersecurity reporter. She is the co-author of "An Ugly Truth," a non-fiction book exploring social media and its impact. Her work often examines technology and its wider effects.