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Jack Dorsey
February 10, 2021
Jacob Silverman
Does Jack Dorsey Have Any Clue What He’s Doing?
Twitter has permanently banned Donald Trump. But the social media company lacks a viable, long-term strategy for dealing with toxic users.
January 14, 2021
Jacob Silverman
The Incredible Power and Learned Helplessness of Twitter and Facebook
The social media giants that deplatformed Trump claim to be unable to stop the spread of hate, lies, conspiracy theories, and fascistic plots.
October 16, 2020
Alex Shephard
Facebook and Twitter Have Made a Mess of the
New York Post
’s Hunter Biden Story
Big Tech has had four years to prepare for an onslaught of election interference. It still isn’t ready.
August 21, 2018
Alex Shephard
Why Jack Dorsey’s Apology Tour Backfired
The Twitter CEO is creating controversy on a media campaign designed to quell it.
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