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

US Senator Richard Blumenthal accuses Facebook of exploiting young users for its own profits with its plans for a youth-version of the photo sharing app Instagram.



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