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Facebook

The Inside Story
Book • 2020
This book provides a detailed account of Facebook's rise, including its early years, the evolution of its products like the News Feed, and its significant acquisitions such as WhatsApp and Instagram.

It also delves into the company's controversies, including issues with user data, election interference, and global scandals.

The narrative is based on extensive interviews with Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, and other key figures within and outside the company, offering a balanced view of Facebook's successes and failures.

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