Facebook accused of knowing about harmful effects on children

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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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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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