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Meta Faces Backlash as 'Careless People' Tops Bestseller Lists

The memoir by ex-Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams alleges misconduct by company leaders and has triggered legal and public relations battles.

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Sarah Wynn-Williams, an ex-Meta employee whose book debuted at the top of the New York Times Bestseller list,
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'Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed and Lost Idealism,' which criticizes Meta, was released on March 11

Overview

  • 'Careless People,' released on March 12, 2025, has debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list despite Meta's efforts to suppress it.
  • The book accuses Meta executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, of unethical behavior and efforts to gain favor with Chinese officials.
  • Meta has taken legal action against Sarah Wynn-Williams, securing an arbitration ruling that bars her from promoting or publicly discussing the book.
  • Publisher Flatiron Books has defended the memoir, criticizing Meta's use of non-disparagement clauses to silence criticism.
  • Wynn-Williams has also filed a whistleblower complaint with the SEC, alleging Meta misled investors, though the complaint has not been made public.