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Disinformation researcher says Harvard pushed her out to protect Meta

Disinformation researcher Joan Donovan testifying remotely during a U.S. Senate hearing in April 2021. Donovan contends she lost her job at Harvard University due to pressure from the social media company, Meta. Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Disinformation researcher says Harvard pushed her out to protect Meta

December 4, 2023 • Joan Donovan accused Harvard of violating her free speech rights and the school's own commitment to academic freedom in an attempt to protect its relationship with the tech company and its executives.