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Instacart's Leadership Turmoil

This chapter explores the controversy surrounding leadership changes at Instacart, highlighting the impact of investor pressure and the concept of being 'shadow fired.' It examines the ethical challenges in journalism regarding unverified rumors and the implications for corporate governance, especially in light of Instacart's performance fluctuations during the pandemic. The discussion critiques the new CEO's effectiveness and broadens to include transparency issues in grocery delivery services, questioning the future of technology journalism.

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