Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan Departing
THE SO WHAT
A change at the top of Meta’s global affairs team ahead of heavier AI and content regulation means their policy posture—and lobbying priorities—may shift. If your business leans on Meta’s platforms or AI stack, watch for new signals on data access, safety standards, and political content rules over the next 6–12 months.
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