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Senator Blumenthal asked if Zuckerberg had any clear red lines himself in this context. The witness admitted uncertainty if Zuckerberg had any, leading to further questions about Zuckerberg’s overall awareness of the risks associated with the project, particularly considering the CEO’s extensive involvement—including learning Mandarin and taking multiple trips to China.
Zuckerberg’s Involvement and Knowledge of Risks
The testimony suggested that it was implausible for Zuckerberg to be unaware of the potential dangers, asserting that nothing of this magnitude occurred without his knowledge. The project was unprecedented in its centralized control by Zuckerberg, so any claims to the contrary were met with skepticism.