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Facebook accused of knowing about harmful effects on children

Senator Richard Blumenthal looks on as Facebook's Antigone Davis testifies before the Senate

Senator Richard Blumenthal looks on as Facebook's Antigone Davis testifies before the Senate Source: AAP

Social media giant Facebook has come under fire after a leak of internal data showing its Instagram app damaged the mental health of teenagers. A senior Facebook executive has been facing Senators in a hearing in Washington.



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