Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has sparked controversy with his comments on corporate culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, Zuckerberg expressed a desire for “masculine energy” in the workplace, arguing that corporate culture had become too neutered.
Zuckerberg’s remarks come as the company drops multiple DEI programs, including its fact-checking initiative, which was deemed too politically biased. The decision follows recent changes to content moderation policies, allowing for more explicit language targeting certain groups.
The move is part of a larger trend among Silicon Valley billionaires, who are attempting to curry favor with President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration. Zuckerberg has reportedly donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund and recently named UFC CEO Dana White to Meta’s board of directors.
Zuckerberg defended the changes, stating that administration officials under Democratic President Joe Biden would “scream” at Meta employees over content moderation, describing it as “brutal.” The comments have raised concerns about bias and the potential impact on women in the workplace.
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