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.

'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.