AU Now
Get the app

Aaron Sorkin takes on Facebook again, and this time he's furious

Key points

  • Aaron Sorkin's new film, The Social Reckoning, explores how Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and journalist Jeff Horwitz exposed the platform's harmful effects.
  • The film reveals that 64 per cent of people who joined extremist groups on Facebook were sent there by the platform, and 32 per cent of teen girls said Instagram made them feel worse about their bodies.
  • Sorkin directs and writes the drama, which presents Facebook's algorithm as designed to boost angry content to keep users engaged.
Aaron Sorkin takes on Facebook again, and this time he's furious
Photo: ABC News Just In

Get local alerts + the full feed in the AU Now app

Alerts, Shorts and your saved stories — free on Google Play.

Get the app
Continue reading · ABC News Just In
Disclaimer

This is an AI-generated summary based on reporting by ABC News Just In. It may not reflect every detail of the original story exactly. Tap “Continue reading” above for the full, original article.

Follow this story in the AU Now app

Alerts for your suburb, Shorts and saved stories — free on Google Play.

Get the app

Advertise with AU Now →

Join the conversation

You can read freely. Sign in only to join the conversation.

Signing in on the website is coming soon. For now, use the AU Now app to like, comment, save and follow.

Get the app
MAKE IT LOCAL

Where should your news begin?

Choose your home area for nearby stories, weather and alerts.

Start typing to find your area.

Comments

…