Meta Whistleblower to Testify Before Senate Despite Gag Order

Sarah Wynn-Williams, former Meta executive, will testify under oath about alleged ties to China, bypassing Meta's legal attempts to silence her.

Senator Josh Hawley announced that Sarah Wynn-Williams will testify before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee next week about Meta's alleged dealings with the Chinese Communist Party
Meta previously secured an emergency arbitration ruling enforcing a non-disparagement clause, barring Wynn-Williams from promoting her memoir or speaking to Congress.
The Senate investigation is examining claims from Wynn-Williams' memoir, including allegations that Meta developed censorship tools and shared user data with Chinese authorities.
Lawmakers are seeking Meta's internal records, including communications with Chinese officials and details on its AI model Llama and its potential use by the Chinese military.
Meta denies operating in China and has dismissed Wynn-Williams' allegations as false, characterizing her as a disgruntled former employee.