Land of the Giants: Facebook gets a facelift
Decoder with Nilay Patel
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From Concept to Controversy: The Birth of News Feed
This chapter explores the early evolution of Facebook, focusing on the experiences of its first female engineers while highlighting Mark Zuckerberg's vision for real connections. It examines the launch of the News Feed feature, detailing the initial excitement, user backlash, and the paradox of increasing engagement despite widespread complaints. The narrative illustrates the challenges faced by Facebook as it balanced innovation with user privacy concerns during a pivotal moment in its history.
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