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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

    Latest articles by Eric Johnson

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    Sheryl Sandberg says Facebook is taking the tech backlash seriously — and it’s doing something about itSheryl Sandberg says Facebook is taking the tech backlash seriously — and it’s doing something about it
    Technology

    Citing economic insecurity as the source of “techlash,” Sandberg said, “We have a really deep responsibility, and that responsibility grows as we grow.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Is ‘Uber meets Harvard’ the future of learning?Is ‘Uber meets Harvard’ the future of learning?
    Technology

    GLG CEO Alexander Saint-Amand explains how the company works on the latest Recode Decode.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Code Media 2018: How to listen to everything from the conference as a podcastCode Media 2018: How to listen to everything from the conference as a podcast
    Technology

    Interviews with Susan Wojcicki, Tim Armstrong, Jonah Peretti, Lydia Polgreen, Campbell Brown, Adam Mosseri, Brit Morin, Peter Rice, Janice Min, Kerry Trainor, Rony Abovitz, Adam Silver, Yaron Galai, Mike McCue, Kevin Mayer, Jack Conte and others.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    What did Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso learn from failure?What did Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso learn from failure?
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    Amoruso, now the founder and CEO of Girlboss, says she told investors that her new company is “Oprah for millennials and Supreme with boobs.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Why Katie Couric left YahooWhy Katie Couric left Yahoo
    Technology

    “They hired some big names, and yet they were in the witness protection program.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Can an alt-weekly newspaper survive in 2018?Can an alt-weekly newspaper survive in 2018?
    Technology

    Mark Ein, the new owner of the alternative Washington City Paper, has a plan.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Facebook should have to pay a fine if it can’t get rid of bots, Democratic senator saysFacebook should have to pay a fine if it can’t get rid of bots, Democratic senator says
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    Sen. Amy Klobuchar sounded off on social media and bots on “Meet the Press.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Hey Facebook, YouTube and Twitter: It’s time to clarify what gets you banned — then actually enforce the rulesHey Facebook, YouTube and Twitter: It’s time to clarify what gets you banned — then actually enforce the rules
    Technology

    The harassment of the teens who spoke up after the Parkland massacre is a black-and-white case study of the impotence of today’s social media giants.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    What’s the science behind tech addiction?What’s the science behind tech addiction?
    Technology

    “How to Break Up With Your Phone” author Catherine Price explains on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Venture capitalists are investing an ‘unprecedented’ amount of money in tech — but there’s a catchVenture capitalists are investing an ‘unprecedented’ amount of money in tech — but there’s a catch
    Technology

    Aspect Ventures co-founder Jennifer Fonstad says the money is frequently not going to the entrepreneurs who need it most.

    By Eric Johnson