Overview

• Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Meta executive, testified to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, alleging that Meta compromised U.S. national security to expand its business in China.
• Meta is accused of secretly operating in China through initiatives like 'Project Aldrin,' which included building a data pipeline potentially exposing U.S. user data to Chinese interception.
• Wynn-Williams claimed Meta's AI research supported Chinese technological advancements, including aiding Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, with potential military applications.
• The testimony also included allegations that Meta developed censorship tools for Beijing and deleted a U.S.-based Chinese dissident's account under pressure from Chinese officials.
• Senators are now intensifying their investigation into Meta's dealings, with calls for CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify on the company's alleged ties to the Chinese government.