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This week’s R&D covers the recent allegations leveled against Facebook by data engineer Frances Haugen.  Haugen argues that Facebook knew some of its services were harmful for teenagers, that its service could be used to spread political disinformation, and misled investors about Facebook’s user base.  The charges have spurred congressional inquiry and renewed calls for greater regulation of “Big Tech” companies.