Meta Fires 20 Employees Over Leaks

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-28T10:20:44.727260+05:30

- Meta has terminated around 20 employees for leaking confidential information to the media. - The company conducted an investigation that led to these firings, with more expected in the future. - CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed frustration over leaks, stating it hampers open communication within the company. - The crackdown comes amid significant policy changes and layoffs at Meta, including the end of DEI programs. - Meta's efforts to tighten internal controls are seen as aligning with the new administration led by Donald Trump. Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/meta-fires-employees-for-leaks-amid-mark-zuckerbergs-trump-pivot/article69273372.ece), [Times Now News](https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-fires-20-employees-more-terminations-expected-here-is-why-article-118615910), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/meta-layoffs-mark-zuckerbergs-company-reportedly-fires-20-employees-further-job-cuts-in-the-pipeline-heres-why-11740707858791.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/mark-zuckerberg-s-meta-fires-roughly-20-employees-for-leaking-confidential-information-says-there-will-be-more-101740702178402.html)

Meta has terminated around 20 employees for leaking confidential information to the media.
The company conducted an investigation that led to these firings, with more expected in the future.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed frustration over leaks, stating it hampers open communication within the company.
The crackdown comes amid significant policy changes and layoffs at Meta, including the end of DEI programs.
Meta's efforts to tighten internal controls are seen as aligning with the new administration led by Donald Trump.

Source: The Hindu, Times Now News, Mint, Hindustan Times