Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, seems to be quite frustrated with employees who divulge details from internal meetings. The company circulated a memo warning that individuals could be terminated for leaking private communications, which, of course, was soon leaked itself.
During the latest all-hands meeting, Zuckerberg revealed several sensitive topics. These included a discussion on the discontinuation of Meta’s DEI programs, proposed modifications to hate-speech policies allowing remarks that classify gay individuals as mentally ill, and the layoffs of workers deemed low performers.
In the past, Meta employees had the opportunity to submit questions for the meetings publicly, allowing others to upvote their most pressing inquiries. This year, however, The Verge reported that voting was not displayed, and comments were disabled during the meeting.
Zuckerberg articulated his intention to be less forthcoming, stating that the rampant leaking of his comments was a contributing factor.
We aim for transparency, yet everything I say gets out. It’s frustrating.
Following the meeting, Guy Rosen, Meta’s security chief, sent out an internal memo emphasizing that leaking would lead to termination.
“We take leaks very seriously and will respond accordingly,” Rosen stated, noting that Meta “will pursue appropriate actions, including termination,” if leakers are identified.
That memo was, naturally, leaked immediately as well.
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