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Taylor Hatmaker is a former Senior Technology Editor for The Daily Beast. Previously, she covered privacy, policy, and big tech at TechCrunch.

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Biden Fundraises at Home of Top Amazon Lawyer

‘HOUSE OF AMAZON’

At a private fundraising event in Seattle, Biden drummed up big money in the “House of Amazon.”

Taylor Hatmaker | Published Nov 18, 2019

Twitter Will Ban Politicians From Buying All Ads

DIRTY MONEY

Twitter’s new political ad policy will also limit microtargeting, a move designed to get users out of “siloed” conversations.

Taylor Hatmaker | Published Nov 15, 2019
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Senator Grills Facebook on ‘Failure’ to Stop Anti-Vaxx Ads

‘HARMFUL LIES’

After a Daily Beast report found anti-vaxx content thriving on Facebook, Sen. Bob Menendez wants answers.

Blake Montgomery, Taylor Hatmaker | Published Nov 14, 2019

Twitter Will No Longer Accept Political and Issue Ads

AD SHIFT

The decision comes as criticism of Facebook's own political ad policies reaches a fever pitch.

Taylor Hatmaker | Published Oct 30, 2019

Zuck Calls Flailing Crypto Project ‘Risky’ as Partners Flee

BIG DAY

During his second big appearance before Congress, Zuckerberg fielded questions on everything from redlining to anti-vaxxers.

Blake Montgomery, Taylor Hatmaker | Published Oct 23, 2019
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Tech Trumpkin Palmer Luckey’s Latest Troll? Donating to AOC.

DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING

When made aware of the donation, the Ocasio-Cortez campaign issued a refund.

Taylor Hatmaker | Published Oct 23, 2019

Zuckerberg: I Don’t Need to Be Liked

LIKE BUTTON

In his latest public appearance, the Facebook founder defended his company in an interview with NBC.

Taylor Hatmaker | Published Oct 21, 2019

MLK’s Daughter Reality Checks Zuckerberg’s Big Speech

REWRITING HISTORY

The Facebook founder managed to name-check King, Frederick Douglass, and Rep. Elijah Cummings in his operatic speech

Taylor Hatmaker | Published Oct 17, 2019

WeWork's Hippie Private School Will Close Amid Meltdown

STUNTED GROWTH

The super-expensive, yoga-obsessed WeGrow was the pet project of Rebekah Neumann, wife of the company founder.

Taylor Hatmaker | Published Oct 11, 2019

Zuck Will Do a Reluctant Second Round With Congress

PATRIOT GAMES

With Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency under fire, Mark Zuckerberg agrees to head back to Washington for another cameo at the Capitol.

Taylor Hatmaker | Published Oct 09, 2019

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