Former researcher alleges Harvard forced her out to preserve Facebook donations
Publishing timestamp: 2023-12-05 12:44:49
Summary
The article discusses the allegations made by former Harvard researcher Joan Donovan, who claims she was forced out by the university due to her research into Facebook. Donovan alleges that Facebook knew of the harm its services caused but chose to do nothing. Harvard denies these allegations and states that Donovan's departure was related to her employment status. The article highlights the implications of this dispute for academic freedom, social media, and corporate influence over research.
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