Meta Ramps Up Spending on Zuckerberg’s Personal Security to $14 Million Despite ‘Year of Efficiency’ Pledge

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies during a remote video hearing held by subcommittees of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, on Mar. 25, 2021. U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee/Handout via Reuters

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is increasing spending on his own security to $14 million, despite a pledge to make 2023 a “year of efficiency.”

The decision comes just after 11.000 jobs, or 13 percent of the workforce, were eliminated late last year and future spending plans for projects were cut at the social media company.