Meta Exposed: Secrets from Inside the Tech Giant
Mark Zuckerberg originally created Facebook to connect the world, but many now question whether the apps under the social media platform's parent company Meta, including Instagram, are causing more harm than good.
This eye-opening seven-part 7NEWS documentary vodcast and podcast interview series coming exclusively to 7NEWS.com.au and 7plus,dives deep into the profound impact of Meta's platforms on our lives and society, examining whether we are facing genuine threats to our children and communities, rather than just moral panic.
Featuring insights from whistleblowers, insiders and researchers – including Meta whistleblower and former Facebook engineering director Arturo Bejar, News Corp Australia Executive Chairman Michael Miller, cybercrime analyst Paul Raffile, leading disinformation researcher Joan Donovan, and social media reform advocate Nicki Reisberg – the series sheds light on the true motivations and methods behind the tech giant's operations.
Hosted by 7NEWS Spotlight's Michael Usher and Sarah Greenhalgh, the interview series offers practical tips for keeping children safe online. It also features Wayne Holdsworth, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son, Mac, to suicide after he was targeted online via Instagram.
