The book that Mark Zuckerberg and Meta have banned.
Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Meta employee, has published a book titled "Careless People," which is generating controversy surrounding Mark Zuckerberg.
Mark Zuckerberg may change his appearance or try to modernize his visual style, but his approach to criticism of his company Meta reflects a conservative stance. This has become particularly relevant in light of recent concerns stemming from the content of the book "Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism," written by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a whistleblower from Meta. Wynn-Williams provides an account of her experiences working at the company from 2011 to 2017, revealing details that include Meta's efforts to enter the Chinese market and other internal secrets.
On March 14, an arbitrator issued a ruling in favor of Meta, ordering Wynn-Williams to stop promoting her book and halt its publication. Wynn-Williams's work is presented as a first-person narrative detailing interactions with prominent figures at Meta, including Zuckerberg. The book mentions shocking claims, such as Zuckerberg's praise for Andrew Jackson and awkward situations with other executives, including an incident of sexual harassment she reported against Joel Kaplan.
Meta has argued that its internal investigations, which lasted 42 days and included interviews with 17 witnesses, exonerated Kaplan of any allegations. They also pointed out that Wynn-Williams was fired for poor performance and toxic behavior, along with the assertion that her book contains misleading and outdated claims. The company emphasized that Wynn-Williams had signed a non-disparagement and arbitration agreement upon leaving the company in 2017, which further complicates the situation.
The arbitrator's ruling establishes that Wynn-Williams, along with her publisher, ignored Meta's attempts to take the dispute to arbitration and should cease their efforts to promote the book. This legal situation could trigger a new legal battle, as the ruling is not judicial in nature and Meta is determined to fight what it considers defamatory publication.
On the other hand, Meta is also making moves in the tech realm, with plans to launch a standalone app for its AI chatbot, known as Meta AI. This app could be available between April and June of this year and aims to compete with other popular chatbots in the market. According to the company, by offering Meta AI as a standalone app, it hopes to enhance user interaction with this technology. The company is preparing its strategy, which could include a subscription model with advanced features, potentially changing the current landscape of chatbots.
