Facebook Whistleblower’s Memoir Alleges Corporate Misconduct and Political Influence

Sarah Wynn-Williams' 'Careless People' details alleged unethical practices at Meta, including election interference, misconduct in China, and internal harassment.

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.