Search Engine The New Zuckerberg
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Jan 18, 2025 
Casey Newton, a journalist known for covering social media companies, and Mike Isaac, a technology reporter for The New York Times, delve into Mark Zuckerberg's surprising pivot toward more politically conservative positions. They analyze his evolving persona and the implications for Meta's 4 billion users. The discussion highlights Zuckerberg's historical struggles with public scrutiny, his controversial content moderation policies, and the ongoing challenges of misinformation in today's political landscape.
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Zuckerberg's Idealism
- In 2013, Zuckerberg, influenced by Jose Antonio Vargas, focused on immigration reform.
- He expressed optimism about bipartisan cooperation in finding a path to citizenship.
Post-2016 Backlash
- After Trump's 2016 victory, Facebook was blamed for the spread of misinformation and election interference.
- Zuckerberg faced criticism from both sides of the political spectrum, losing allies.
Senator, We Run Ads
- During the 2018 congressional hearings, Senator Orrin Hatch's question about Facebook's business model led to a memorable exchange.
- Zuckerberg's simple response, "Senator, we run ads," became a meme within Silicon Valley.