Overview

• Meta terminated approximately 20 employees for leaking confidential information, with more firings expected as investigations continue.
• The leaks included internal meeting details and unannounced product plans, prompting Meta to change its meeting formats to limit information dissemination.
• CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed frustration over leaks, stating they undermine transparency and harm the company’s operations.
• The firings occur alongside broader organizational changes, including layoffs of 4,000 employees, cuts to DEI programs, and a shift in content moderation policies.
• Zuckerberg's recent alignment with former President Trump, including easing content restrictions and ending fact-checking programs, has drawn scrutiny and internal dissent.