Facebook has responded to a former executive who said the social network, and other services like it, was “ripping society apart”.

Chamath Palihapitiya made the comments last month but were circulated widely online on Monday.

Facebook took the unusual step of issuing a statement to defend itself.

A spokesperson said Mr Palihapitiya had not worked at Facebook for more than six years.
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