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This inquiry emphasizes that Zuckerberg was not merely overseeing the project; he was deeply engaged, indicating a troubling level of complicity in decisions that would facilitate data sharing with the Chinese government.
Censorship and Surveillance Tools
The session transitioned to Facebook's handling of sensitive data linked to key political movements. The witness affirmed that Facebook was indeed prepared to provide user data to the Chinese government during a period when pro-democracy protests were gaining traction in Hong Kong. This alarming revelation underscored the tech giant’s willingness to comply with authoritarian demands, potentially compromising user privacy and safety.