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Meta accused of harming democracies and public discourse

Original: Let’s be honest: Meta products are only good at enhancing brain rot and destroying democracies. Took us a while to find

Critics are renewing attacks on Meta, arguing its products — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — degrade public debate and undermine democratic processes while offering little real value to users. One widely shared comment calls on governments to step in and protect citizens, urging people to abandon the platforms altogether, including WhatsApp, as awareness of the company's societal impact grows.

Why now: Growing public frustration with Meta's perceived role in spreading misinformation and eroding democratic institutions.

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• Let’s be honest: Meta products are only good at enhancing brain rot and destroying democracies. Took us a while to find that one out. They are useless, and the faster we stop using them (WhatsApp included) the better. Governments are advised to protect their citizens from this… · jhlyon · 43

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