That implies that you, as a developer, then hear new stories like this one and simply ignore any role you may or may not have had in the situation. It implies that you simply ignore that your manager or engineering leadership are asking you to do things that are unethical without informing you about how your work will be used. It implies that you continue to work for that leadership knowing that they will lie to you, hide their true intentions, and use your labor to execute profoundly unethical practices.
It's not news at this point to anyone working at FB what their leadership is engaged in, and what their work is being used to accomplish.
Perhaps several years ago you could claim some kind of ignorance.
That's no longer the case. You know who you work for. Own it.
I’m more surprised that people are still being “surprised” that Facebook isn’t a wholesome company out to make the world a better place through algorithmic social manipulation.
It's not news at this point to anyone working at FB what their leadership is engaged in, and what their work is being used to accomplish.
Perhaps several years ago you could claim some kind of ignorance.
That's no longer the case. You know who you work for. Own it.