Ex-Meta Executive Accuses Company of National Security Betrayal, Links to China

Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, alleging that the company compromised U.S. national security by sharing information about American artificial intelligence efforts with China to expand its business. In her prepared remarks, she accused Meta executives of dishonesty regarding their dealings with the Chinese Communist Party, claiming they misled employees, shareholders, and lawmakers. Wynn-Williams' memoir, 'Careless People,' has gained significant attention, selling 60,000 copies in its first week, while she also highlighted Meta's deletion of a prominent Chinese dissident's account under pressure from the Chinese government. Senator Richard Blumenthal echoed concerns about a 'campaign of threats and intimidation' from Meta to silence Wynn-Williams. Despite these allegations, Meta defended its operations, emphasizing it does not currently offer services in China. Wynn-Williams' testimony has intensified scrutiny on Meta's relationships and business practices in China.