Data Scientist and Engineer, Facebook Whistleblower
Frances Haugen: Biography at a Glance
- Frances Haugen is a data scientist and engineer who specializes in algorithmic product management, having worked on ranking algorithms at Google, Pinterest, Yelp, and Facebook.
- She served as the lead Product Manager on the Civic Misinformation team at Facebook, addressing issues related to democracy, misinformation, and later counter-espionage, gaining deep expertise in the societal impacts of algorithm-driven platforms.
- Alarmed by Facebook’s prioritization of profits over public safety, Frances made the courageous decision to blow the whistle—at great personal risk—exposing the company’s knowledge of its platforms’ harms.
- As an advocate for public oversight of technology, Frances believes the challenges posed by social media, artificial intelligence, and emerging virtual reality platforms are solvable with thoughtful safeguards, transparency, and accountability.
- Today, Frances is a leading voice on the responsible development of powerful technologies, championing actionable solutions to mitigate the risks of AI and virtual reality while protecting democracy, privacy, and human well-being.
- She is a sought-after speaker and advisor for her insights into building safer, more transparent digital systems and empowering policymakers, technologists, and the public to shape a future where innovation serves society.
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Biography
Born in Iowa City, Iowa, Frances Haugen is the daughter of two professors and grew up attending the Iowa caucuses with her parents, instilling a strong sense of pride in democracy and responsibility for civic participation.
Frances holds a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Olin College and an MBA from Harvard. She is a specialist in algorithmic product management, having worked on ranking algorithms at Google, Pinterest, Yelp, and Facebook. She was recruited to Facebook to be the lead Product Manager on the Civic Misinformation team, which dealt with issues related to democracy and misinformation, and later also worked on counter-espionage.
During her time at Facebook, Frances became increasingly alarmed by the choices the company makes prioritizing their own profits over public safety and putting people's lives at risk. As a last resort and at great personal risk, Frances made the courageous decision to blow the whistle on Facebook.
Frances fundamentally believes that the problems we are facing today with social media are solvable. We can have social media that brings out the best in humanity.
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The Power of One: Finding the Strength to Demand Change
Frances Haugen went public as a whistleblower, copying tens of thousands of documents, testifying to Congress, and speaking to the media. After taking on Big Tech, she was hailed at President Biden’s first State of the Union Address and made sure everyone understood the dangerous practices that were being used in her industry. But how was it that Frances was the only employee at her company who dared to step forward?
Frances answers that question by sharing the inspiring tale of her life and the choices she made. From an isolated childhood in Iowa to an unaccredited college, she managed to land a role as one of just a few women leading in the tech industry at Google in its heyday. She tells the story of a woman who went against the grain, again and again, and changed the world - and empowers audiences to do the same.
Safeguarding Our Future: Navigating the Risks of Virtual Reality and AI
In this timely and actionable talk, Frances Haugen draws on her deep technical expertise and insider experience to illuminate the emerging risks posed by virtual reality and artificial intelligence before they become tomorrow’s crises. Haugen moves beyond alarmism to offer practical solutions that empower individuals, policymakers, and businesses to proactively safeguard against manipulation, misinformation, and digital overreach. She unpacks how opaque algorithms and immersive technologies can exploit human vulnerabilities and calls for greater transparency, robust safety standards, and thoughtful regulation. Attendees will leave with clear, actionable strategies to advocate for safer, more accountable technologies, ensuring innovation works for people, not against them.
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