In recent months, Facebook has been embroiled in a series of controversies. And it looks like the streak of bad luck is far from over! The latest scandal involving theGoal is linked to the accusation of a former employee, who claims that the platform drains cell phone battery by performing procedures without user consent.
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Data scientist George Hayward announced that he was hired by the American company with a six-figure salary proposal. And it was then that he came across a suspicious practice already in the training booklet. There, Hayward had the opportunity to read for the first time about the secret procedures performed by the Facebook.
The type of test that the former employee accuses the company of carrying out is what is known as “negative testing”. These operations are carried out remotely and, according to Hayward, they were also done secretly. The purpose of carrying out the tests was to evaluate issues of speed of execution of applications and loading of images.
In testimony to the Federal Court of Manhattan, the scientist said that he was fired precisely for refusing to do this type of procedure. After his statements, the process in question is still ongoing and investigation. If it proves that these tests have been carried out, Facebook could lose a lot of money in compensation.
The danger of procedures
The main accusation is that these tests would undermine users' battery life without them knowing it. This means that maybe your smartphone downloads a little faster because there are a series of Facebook tests being done without you knowing or letting it. For Hayward, it's important to realize that this maneuver can hurt.
Bear in mind that in an emergency situation, not having a battery in your cell phone can lead to serious problems. Even more so these days, where we are so hostage to technology to solve any kind of thing. In this way, Hayward's accusation seeks to point out a failure that directly impacts people's lives.
