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Whistleblower’s exposé of the cult of Mark Zuckerberg reveals peril of power-crazy tech bros | John Naughton
- Meta faced backlash when a whistleblower, Sarah Wynn-Williams, released a book criticizing the company.
- Despite legal attempts to silence Wynn-Williams, her publisher, Macmillan, stood by her.
- Mark Zuckerberg's Meta tried to suppress the whistleblower's book, contradicting their stance on free speech.
- Wynn-Williams used strategic tactics, such as filing complaints and media appearances, to expose Meta.
- Meta operates under Zuckerberg's control, leading to corporate decisions reflecting his personal interests.
- Efforts to enter the Chinese market were revealed, including censorship systems and compliance with Chinese regulations.
- Tech companies like Meta are compared to old conglomerates, closely tied with political interests, notably the US government.
- Regulating tech giants like Meta may face opposition viewed as economic warfare by the US, impacting the UK's stance on technology regulation.
- There is a call for UK officials to be more assertive in regulating tech companies and not succumb to external influences.
- The importance of recognizing the intertwined interests of tech companies and governments, especially in relation to national security, is emphasized.
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