Mark Zuckerberg Dismisses 20 Employees for Leaks

Meta Takes Action Against Employees for Information Breach

Meta has recently terminated approximately 20 employees for leaking confidential company information to external parties. This action follows a series of internal leaks, including remarks from CEO Mark Zuckerberg during company meetings. The specific departments of the terminated employees or how they were identified were not disclosed.

Meta’s Chief Information Security Officer, Guy Rosen, emphasized in a company memo that leaks not only pose security risks but also demoralize teams and waste valuable time.

This incident is part of a broader wave of layoffs, including around 4,000 staff earlier classified as “low performers.” Zuckerberg anticipates a challenging year ahead as Meta focuses on developing advanced artificial intelligence products and plans to hire new workers to replace those who were dismissed.

The company has also faced internal challenges related to policy changes and the termination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. These developments have contributed to a strained internal climate, with the recent firings reflecting Meta’s intensified focus on policy compliance amidst Mark Zuckerberg’s “year of efficiency” strategy.