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'''Mark Zuckerberg''' born May 14, 1984 is co-founder, chairman and CEO of social media platform Facebook and its parent company Meta Platforms Inc..

~~==Professional Background:==~~

~~=== 1. Privacy Violations and Data Exploitation ===~~

~~==== FaceMash and Data Theft: ====~~

~~Zuckerberg stole private photos from Harvard’s databases without consent to create FaceMash, a site for rating classmates’ attractiveness.~~

~~==== News Feed Privacy Rollback (2006): ====~~

~~Facebook changed privacy settings to make user data (names, photos, friends lists) public by default, forcing users to navigate complex opt-out processes.~~

~~==== Beacon (2007): ====~~

~~An opt-out system that shared users’ purchases from third-party sites without clear consent. This led to lawsuits and a $9.5 million settlement.~~

~~==== Cambridge Analytica Scandal: ====~~

~~Allowed third-party apps to harvest data from millions of users without consent. Facebook delayed suspending the involved parties for years despite early warnings.~~

~~=== 2. Deceptive Business Practices ===~~

~~==== Harvard Connection Scam: ====~~

~~Zuckerberg misled the Winklevoss twins and Divya Narendra, pretending to work on their social network (Harvard Connection) while secretly developing Facebook.~~

~~==== Exploitation of Early Investors: ====~~

~~Eduardo Saverin, who invested $20,000, was diluted to 10% ownership via legal loopholes. Paul Ceglia was similarly misled about Facebook’s viability to buy back his stake cheaply.~~

~~=== 3. Unethical Experiments ===~~

~~==== Emotional Contagion Study (2012): ====~~

~~Facebook manipulated users’ feeds to test if emotions could be influenced en masse, without informed consent. This demonstrated a disregard for user well-being.~~

~~=== 4. Monetization of User Data ===~~

~~==== Data Access for Advertisers: ====~~

Internal emails revealed discussions about charging developers for API access, effectively tying data to financial incentives. Companies like Netflix and Lyft received preferential data access in exchange for ad spending.

~~==== Anti-Competitive Practices: ====~~

~~Restricted competitors (e.g., Twitter’s Vine) from accessing friend graph data to stifle competition.~~

~~=== 5. Marginalized Groups Harmed ===~~

~~==== Real-Name Policy: ====~~

~~Forced domestic violence survivors, sex workers, and LGBTQ+ users to risk exposure by using legal names, endangering their safety.~~

~~==== Lack of Empathy in Design: ====~~

~~Ignored feedback from marginalized communities (e.g., Zuckerberg’s bafflement when a gay journalist expressed privacy concerns).~~

~~=== 6. Toxic Corporate Culture ===~~

~~==== “Move Fast and Break Things” Mantra: ====~~

~~Prioritized rapid growth over ethical considerations, leading to features that harmed user privacy and mental health.~~

~~==== Employee Reviews and Quotas: ====~~

~~Pressure to meet short-term metrics encouraged reckless decisions, like pushing engagement-driven features without safety reviews.~~

~~=== 7. Misleading Public Relations ===~~

~~==== Faux Humility: ====~~

~~Zuckerberg cultivated a “down-to-earth” image (e.g., $1 salary, Volkswagen GTI) while spending lavishly on private jets and avoiding accountability.~~

~~==== Gaslighting Critics: ====~~

~~Dismissed privacy concerns as “evolving social norms” and framed data exploitation as “connecting the world.”~~

~~=== 8. Political and Social Manipulation ===~~

~~==== Spread of Misinformation: ====~~

~~Facebook’s algorithm prioritized inflammatory content, contributing to election interference (e.g., 2016 U.S. election) and genocide facilitation (e.g., Myanmar Rohingya crisis).~~

These practices collectively highlight a pattern of prioritizing profit, control, and growth over user rights, safety, and ethical responsibility. Zuckerberg’s leadership fostered a culture where anti-consumer behavior was systemic.

~~==Stance on Consumer Rights==~~

~~This section is incomplete.~~

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A leaked messenger conversation from the early days of Facebook in Harvard ~~exemplifies~~ his ~~disregard for~~ the privacy of others:<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wong |first=Julia Carrie |date=2018-09-01 |title=I was one of Facebook's first users. I shouldn't have trusted Mark Zuckerberg |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/apr/17/facebook-people-first-ever-mark-zuckerberg-harvard |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=The Guardian}}</ref><blockquote>ZUCK: yea so if you ever need info about anyone at harvard

A leaked messenger conversation from the early days of Facebook in Harvard demonstrates his attitude at the time towards the privacy of others:<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wong |first=Julia Carrie |date=2018-09-01 |title=I was one of Facebook's first users. I shouldn't have trusted Mark Zuckerberg |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/apr/17/facebook-people-first-ever-mark-zuckerberg-harvard |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=The Guardian}}</ref><blockquote>ZUCK: yea so if you ever need info about anyone at harvard

ZUCK: just ask

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ZUCK: dumb f***</blockquote>

~~'''''(expletive edited because this Wiki software's spam protection does not seem to approve of his way of expression)'''''~~

A photo of Zuckerberg revealed in 2016 that he keeps his own laptop camera covered with tape.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-22 |title=Mark Zuckerberg Puts Tape Over His Webcam |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/mark-zuckerberg-puts-tape-webcam/story?id=40040340 |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=abc News}}</ref>

~~==Regulatory Response==~~

~~This section is incomplete.~~

~~==Current Status==~~

~~This section is incomplete.~~

~~==Impact on Consumer Protection==~~

~~This section is incomplete.~~

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 '''Mark Zuckerberg''' born May 14, 1984 is co-founder, chairman and CEO of social media platform Facebook and its parent company Meta Platforms Inc..
-==Professional Background:==
-=== 1. Privacy Violations and Data Exploitation ===
-==== FaceMash and Data Theft: ====
-Zuckerberg stole private photos from Harvard’s databases without consent to create FaceMash, a site for rating classmates’ attractiveness.
-==== News Feed Privacy Rollback (2006): ====
-Facebook changed privacy settings to make user data (names, photos, friends lists) public by default, forcing users to navigate complex opt-out processes.
-==== Beacon (2007): ====
-An opt-out system that shared users’ purchases from third-party sites without clear consent. This led to lawsuits and a $9.5 million settlement.
-==== Cambridge Analytica Scandal: ====
-Allowed third-party apps to harvest data from millions of users without consent. Facebook delayed suspending the involved parties for years despite early warnings.
-=== 2. Deceptive Business Practices ===
-==== Harvard Connection Scam: ====
-Zuckerberg misled the Winklevoss twins and Divya Narendra, pretending to work on their social network (Harvard Connection) while secretly developing Facebook.
-==== Exploitation of Early Investors: ====
-Eduardo Saverin, who invested $20,000, was diluted to 10% ownership via legal loopholes. Paul Ceglia was similarly misled about Facebook’s viability to buy back his stake cheaply.
-=== 3. Unethical Experiments ===
-==== Emotional Contagion Study (2012): ====
-Facebook manipulated users’ feeds to test if emotions could be influenced en masse, without informed consent. This demonstrated a disregard for user well-being.
-=== 4. Monetization of User Data ===
-==== Data Access for Advertisers: ====
-Internal emails revealed discussions about charging developers for API access, effectively tying data to financial incentives. Companies like Netflix and Lyft received preferential data access in exchange for ad spending.
-==== Anti-Competitive Practices: ====
-Restricted competitors (e.g., Twitter’s Vine) from accessing friend graph data to stifle competition.
-=== 5. Marginalized Groups Harmed ===
-==== Real-Name Policy: ====
-Forced domestic violence survivors, sex workers, and LGBTQ+ users to risk exposure by using legal names, endangering their safety.
-==== Lack of Empathy in Design: ====
-Ignored feedback from marginalized communities (e.g., Zuckerberg’s bafflement when a gay journalist expressed privacy concerns).
-=== 6. Toxic Corporate Culture ===
-==== “Move Fast and Break Things” Mantra: ====
-Prioritized rapid growth over ethical considerations, leading to features that harmed user privacy and mental health.
-==== Employee Reviews and Quotas: ====
-Pressure to meet short-term metrics encouraged reckless decisions, like pushing engagement-driven features without safety reviews.
-=== 7. Misleading Public Relations ===
-==== Faux Humility: ====
-Zuckerberg cultivated a “down-to-earth” image (e.g., $1 salary, Volkswagen GTI) while spending lavishly on private jets and avoiding accountability.
-==== Gaslighting Critics: ====
-Dismissed privacy concerns as “evolving social norms” and framed data exploitation as “connecting the world.”
-=== 8. Political and Social Manipulation ===
-==== Spread of Misinformation: ====
-Facebook’s algorithm prioritized inflammatory content, contributing to election interference (e.g., 2016 U.S. election) and genocide facilitation (e.g., Myanmar Rohingya crisis).
-These practices collectively highlight a pattern of prioritizing profit, control, and growth over user rights, safety, and ethical responsibility. Zuckerberg’s leadership fostered a culture where anti-consumer behavior was systemic.
-==Stance on Consumer Rights==
-This section is incomplete.
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 This section is incomplete.
-A leaked messenger conversation from the early days of Facebook in Harvard exemplifies his disregard for the privacy of others:<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wong |first=Julia Carrie |date=2018-09-01 |title=I was one of Facebook's first users. I shouldn't have trusted Mark Zuckerberg |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/apr/17/facebook-people-first-ever-mark-zuckerberg-harvard |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=The Guardian}}</ref><blockquote>ZUCK: yea so if you ever need info about anyone at harvard
+A leaked messenger conversation from the early days of Facebook in Harvard demonstrates his attitude at the time towards the privacy of others:<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wong |first=Julia Carrie |date=2018-09-01 |title=I was one of Facebook's first users. I shouldn't have trusted Mark Zuckerberg |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/apr/17/facebook-people-first-ever-mark-zuckerberg-harvard |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=The Guardian}}</ref><blockquote>ZUCK: yea so if you ever need info about anyone at harvard
 ZUCK: just ask
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 ZUCK: dumb f***</blockquote>
-'''''(expletive edited because this Wiki software's spam protection does not seem to approve of his way of expression)'''''
 A photo of Zuckerberg revealed in 2016 that he keeps his own laptop camera covered with tape.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-22 |title=Mark Zuckerberg Puts Tape Over His Webcam |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/mark-zuckerberg-puts-tape-webcam/story?id=40040340 |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=abc News}}</ref>
-==Regulatory Response==
-This section is incomplete.
-==Current Status==
-This section is incomplete.
-==Impact on Consumer Protection==
-This section is incomplete.