Meta’s “Careless People” Problem Worsens

Meta’s attempts to suppress an ex-employee’s controversial memoir, “Careless People,” are backfiring spectacularly. The book, penned by former policy director Sarah Wynn-Williams, has not only become a bestseller but has also garnered the attention of lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Wynn-Williams’ legal team has filed an emergency motion to dismiss a gag order imposed by Meta through arbitration. They argue that the nondisparagement agreement she signed upon leaving the company is unenforceable and that Meta is using it to prevent her from discussing the book’s contents.

The Streisand effect is clearly in play, driving massive interest in “Careless People.” According to court documents, members of Congress, the UK Parliament, and the European Parliament have requested to speak with Wynn-Williams about the issues raised in her memoir.

These issues reportedly include Meta’s coordination with the Chinese Communist Party, its alleged exploitation of emotionally vulnerable teenage girls, and its conduct during arbitration.

The book also revisits Facebook’s decade-old efforts to operate in China, including Mark Zuckerberg’s well-publicized attempts to learn Mandarin. The timing of the book’s release coincides with Zuckerberg’s efforts to politically align Meta with the Trump administration, including regular visits to the White House.

The controversy surrounding “Careless People” continues to grow, presenting Meta with a significant public relations challenge.