Once eager to portray himself as a philanthropist championing equality and social causes, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shifted his focus entirely to technology dominance. Known for past investments in voter access, hunger relief, and immigration reform, Zuckerberg has recently scaled back Meta’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, eliminated fact-checking on platforms, and relaxed content moderation policies—paving the way for more misinformation and harmful speech.
These moves reflect a broader trend across corporate America. CEOs, once eager to position themselves as agents of change, are now retreating from socially conscious initiatives. From Wall Street firms pulling back on climate change funding to corporations like Starbucks reversing inclusive policies, companies are recalibrating their priorities based on political currents, often favoring profitability over progress.
Zuckerberg’s recent actions—such as appointing UFC CEO Dana White to Meta’s board and endorsing “masculine energy” in leadership—mirror Elon Musk’s unapologetic style, which has earned him influence despite his controversial behavior. With public expectations for corporate morality waning, leaders face fewer consequences for abandoning socially responsible initiatives.
This shift underscores a cultural turning point where the demand for virtue signaling diminishes, and leaders are emboldened to prioritize profits and power over ethics.
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