Leaked Remarks Fuel More Controversy
The meeting took place on Thursday, and Zuckerberg’s comments about leaks were themselves leaked to the press by 404 Media.
Zuckerberg revealed that he now feels the need to be extra cautious about his internal communications at Meta due to the frequency of leaks. “Everything I say leaks, and it’s frustrating,” he shared with staff.
Meta’s Ongoing Relationship with Donald Trump
This comes as Meta continues to deal with leaks amidst Zuckerberg’s attempts to build a closer relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump following his November election victory.
In a separate issue, Meta recently agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Trump after the company suspended his accounts following the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
Meta Takes Action Against Leakers
Following the leak of internal information, Meta’s Chief Information Security Officer Guy Rosen issued a warning to employees about the consequences of speaking to the press. According to Mediaite, Rosen stressed that leaks would have severe repercussions, including possible termination.
Rosen’s Warning on Leaks
“We take leaks seriously and will act accordingly,” Rosen wrote in an internal memo, which also found its way to the press. “When information is stolen or leaked, it goes beyond security issues—it demoralizes our teams and wastes time that could be spent on our core mission.”
Rosen clarified that Meta had recently terminated employees for leaking confidential information and taking sensitive documents outside the company.
Zuckerberg Discusses Changes to “All-Hands” Meetings
Zuckerberg, in his leaked remarks, also discussed changes made to the “all-hands” meeting format due to the leaks. He noted that the company had modified its Q&A sessions and introduced a “poll” system, where employees could vote on questions submitted beforehand. This shift was intended to address the main concerns of the staff while avoiding value-destroying discussions.
Adjusting to New Leak Prevention Methods
“There are certain topics I can’t discuss because they could hurt the company’s value,” Zuckerberg admitted. “But we’re open to feedback later,” he added. “It’s just part of running a large company, but it’s a bit discouraging.”
