Overview

• Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir, 'Careless People,' critiques Meta's corporate culture and accuses the company of prioritizing profit over ethics during her tenure from 2011 to 2017.
• The memoir alleges Facebook staff were embedded in Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, aiding in targeted political advertisements and misinformation campaigns that boosted the platform's revenue.
• The book claims Meta made efforts to comply with Chinese government demands, including content censorship and data sharing, to enter the Chinese market, though Meta denies these allegations.
• Wynn-Williams details internal misconduct, including allegations of sexual harassment by senior executives, which Meta's internal investigations reportedly dismissed as unfounded.
• Meta has legally challenged the book's publication, citing a violation of a non-disparagement clause, while the publisher defends the memoir as a vetted and critical exposé of Big Tech practices.