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Shirin Ghaffary

Shirin Ghaffary

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Shirin Ghaffary

    Technology
    What the Twitter files don’t tell usWhat the Twitter files don’t tell us
    Technology

    The documents are ammo for conservatives, even if they lack crucial context.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    The Twitter power users who can’t just quitThe Twitter power users who can’t just quit
    Technology

    Under Elon Musk’s leadership, journalists have even more of a love-hate relationship with the platform.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Elon Musk can’t get his story straight on TwitterElon Musk can’t get his story straight on Twitter
    Technology

    All the times Twitter’s Chief Flip-Flopper has gone back on his word.

    By Shirin Ghaffary and Rani Molla
    Technology
    Trump’s return to Twitter prompts outrage and confusionTrump’s return to Twitter prompts outrage and confusion
    Technology

    But no new tweets from Trump.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Elon Musk can’t take a jokeElon Musk can’t take a joke
    Technology

    The Twitter CEO has repeatedly contradicted his own “free speech” values.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    What you need to know about Elon’s inner circle at Twitter
    Technology

    Inside Elon’s war room.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Who’s winning, and losing, in the Elon Twitter eraWho’s winning, and losing, in the Elon Twitter era
    Technology

    It’s not just Elon Musk who’s impacted by the tumultuous deal.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Elon Musk owns Twitter. Now what?Elon Musk owns Twitter. Now what?
    Technology

    Musk has tweeted a lot of ideas about how he plans to change Twitter. Here are some of the most significant ones.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Instagram’s surprising strategy for bullies: Tell them to be niceInstagram’s surprising strategy for bullies: Tell them to be nice
    Technology

    New features that nudge users to rethink posting mean comments or messages seem to work in some cases.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    The $1,500 ticket to Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverseThe $1,500 ticket to Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse
    Technology

    Mark Zuckerberg wants you to work in the metaverse. It will cost you.

    By Shirin Ghaffary

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