Meta has terminated 20 employees for allegedly sharing confidential company details with journalists. The company has indicated that efforts to identify more individuals involved in leaks will continue, suggesting additional layoffs could follow.
According to The Verge, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Meta, addressed employees in a recent meeting, expressing frustration over repeated leaks. He reportedly stated that he would no longer share sensitive company updates with employees due to ongoing information leaks. He also signalled a closer working relationship between Meta and the White House in the coming year.
The dismissals come at a time when Meta has been making internal policy shifts, particularly in response to changing political dynamics in the US. For instance, it recently altered its diversity programmes, reportedly due to shifts in the political landscape. These changes follow key leadership appointments, including Republican strategist Joel Kaplan as Meta’s chief global affairs officer and UFC president Dana White, joining the board.
Zuckerberg has also been actively engaging with political figures. He was among the financial backers of the newly elected US president’s inauguration and attended the event alongside Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
These latest dismissals follow a larger restructuring effort at Meta. Earlier, the company laid off 4,000 employees deemed ‘inefficient.’ At the same time, top executives saw their bonuses surge by 200 per cent, raising questions about the company’s priorities amid cost-cutting measures.
With Meta tightening its internal controls and aligning itself more closely with political leadership, further structural and policy shifts are expected in the months ahead.
