Facebook apps draining phone? A former data scientist at Facebook, George Hayward, has made shocking revelations about the social media giant’s practices. In a recent lawsuit filed in Manhattan Federal Court, Hayward claims that Facebook secretly drains users’ cellphone batteries as part of a feature called “negative testing.” This testing aims to determine how app performance is affected by low battery levels, but it is done without users’ permission or knowledge.
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Hayward refused to participate in the testing, citing the potential risk to users needing their phone’s battery in emergencies like making 911 calls. He also raised concerns about the possibility of Facebook using this feature on phones used by first responders.
Hayward’s lawyer, Dan Kaiser, has called the practice “clearly illegal.” Facebook has yet to make a statement regarding the issue, but Hayward’s claims have sparked widespread concern about the company’s ethical practices.
This significant development sheds light on the unethical practices of tech companies and the need for greater transparency and accountability. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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