In an upcoming memoir, former Facebook employee Sarah Wynn-Williams alleges misconduct at the company, including claims of sexual harassment by her boss, Joel Kaplan, and incomplete statements to Congress about Facebook’s relationship with China. Wynn-Williams accuses Meta, which owns Facebook, of retaliation after reporting harassment, leading to her firing in 2017. She details a toxic environment and inappropriate behavior from high-ranking executives, including Sheryl Sandberg. The book also discusses Facebook’s pursuit of growth in China despite ethical concerns.
Wynn-Williams criticizes Zuckerberg’s leadership style, detailing his lack of preparation and awkward encounters with world leaders. She describes Facebook’s failures in addressing global crises, including the role the platform played in inciting violence in countries like Myanmar. The memoir also delves into Facebook’s attempts to do business in China, known as “Project Aldrin,” highlighting the moral compromises the company was willing to make to access the Chinese market.
Meta has denied Wynn-Williams’ allegations and criticized her as an anti-Facebook activist. They filed an emergency request for an arbitrator hearing to prevent the publication of the book, citing violation of a nondisparagement agreement. Wynn-Williams also filed a whistleblower complaint with the SEC, alleging that Meta misled investors. The memoir arrives at a critical time for Meta, as the company faces scrutiny over its global impact and business practices.
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