On Wednesday, Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Meta whistleblower, captured the spotlight in a testimony before the U.S. Congress, shedding light on the startling revelations contained in her new book, "The Unconscious Mind." During her testimony, Williams disclosed that Meta had been directing advertisements to teenagers based on their emotional states, a practice she asserted was known to company executives yet ignored during her employment. She elaborated that Meta was capable of recognizing when teenagers felt insignificant, helpless, or defeated, and subsequently shared this sensitive information with advertisers. In response, Meta issued a statement, categorically denying the allegations as being divorced from reality. Williams' testimony ignited widespread discourse on the ethical parameters of tech corporations and the imperative need for robust user privacy protection.
