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81. What we learnt from the Meta whistleblower

July 15, 2026·27 min
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Meta doesn't want you to read this book. Yet despite its efforts to suppress it, Sarah Wynn-Williams' Careless People has become one of the most talked-about books in tech. Is it a landmark insider account of how Meta built one of the world's most powerful social media empires, or the story of a former executive with an axe to grind? We examine the book's biggest claims and Meta's forceful response.Also in this episode, we’ll analyse the impact of the budget breaking cost of AI.00:33 The Meta whistleblower - hubris or sour grapes?14:17 The Escalating Cost of AIThere is more information on how to design your category on our blogFollow us on LinkedIn:Paul Maher Jonathan Simnett Want to create a podcast for your business or brand? Contact Flamingo Media to make it happen.

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