Parody Accounts on Twitter, Peak Layoff Season, and Tech Monopolies
Nov 8, 2022
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Matt Stoller, Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project, joins the discussion on tech's turbulent landscape. They critique Elon Musk’s Twitter parody rules and explore the increasing layoffs in the tech industry, particularly at Meta. Stoller offers a glimmer of hope in the fight against corporate monopolies, emphasizing the need for antitrust reforms. The conversation also touches on the shifting relationships among major tech firms and the implications of these changes for competition and regulatory scrutiny in the market.
Kara and Scott question Elon Musk's sense of humor after he bans comedian Kathy Griffin (and others who spoofed his account) over the weekend. They also talk about the layoff trend in the tech industry, as Meta reportedly prepares for a massive reduction in its workforce this week. Friend of Pivot Matt Stoller stops by with reasons to be optimistic about the fight against corporate monopolies.
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