Big Technology Podcast Carole Cadwalladr and Yael Eisenstat on The Criticism of Tech Criticism
Mar 31, 2021
Carole Cadwalladr, a Pulitzer Prize finalist known for exposing the Cambridge Analytica scandal, teams up with Yael Eisenstat, a former CIA officer turned Facebook critic. They dive into the disillusionment surrounding tech criticism and dissect the effectiveness of Facebook's Oversight Board. The conversation highlights the urgent need for accountability in tech to combat misinformation and the challenges of maintaining election integrity. They also advocate for practical solutions to drive positive change within the tech industry.
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Cadwalladr's Pursuit
- Carole Cadwalladr waited for other investigative journalists to cover the Cambridge Analytica story.
- She pursued it herself when no one else did, leading to the uncovering of the scandal.
Eisenstat's Facebook Experience
- Yael Eisenstat, hired by Facebook for election integrity, was disempowered from day two.
- Her title was downgraded, and her role was diminished, hindering her efforts.
Tech Criticism Critique
- Some believe tech critics give companies like Facebook too much credit for their data's manipulative capabilities.
- They question whether the data can truly manipulate users as claimed.