Regulators are cracking down on tech, and Friends of Pivot Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang on Facebook's leadership
Jul 13, 2021
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Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang, New York Times journalists and co-authors of "An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination," dive into Facebook's leadership challenges amid increasing regulatory scrutiny. They discuss Mark Zuckerberg's control and the internal dynamics shaped by misinformation and accountability. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of corporate domination, U.S.-China tech regulations, and the urgent need for effective legislation in the digital age.
Kara and Scott talk about Biden's broad executive order aimed at stirring competition and limiting corporate dominance. They also discuss the regulations coming out of China that specifically call for data-rich companies to undergo security reviews before listing overseas. Then we are joined by NYT journalists, Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang, to hear about their new book, "An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook’s Battle for Domination."