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Shirin Ghaffary

Shirin Ghaffary

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Shirin Ghaffary

    Technology
    Trump says he’s done with Twitter. That’s hard to believe.Trump says he’s done with Twitter. That’s hard to believe.
    Technology

    Here’s why Trump would want to return to the platform if Elon Musk lets him.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Even Elon Musk doesn’t know what he means by free speechEven Elon Musk doesn’t know what he means by free speech
    Technology

    The billionaire says he wants to make Twitter a free speech platform. That’s easier said than done.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    There are good reasons why Elon wants TwitterThere are good reasons why Elon wants Twitter
    Technology

    Twitter may not be a great business, but it can buy you power and influence.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Reels is Facebook’s TikTok clone — and its futureReels is Facebook’s TikTok clone — and its future
    Technology

    Facebook’s pivot back to video shows how badly it needs young people.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Russia continues its online censorship spree by blocking InstagramRussia continues its online censorship spree by blocking Instagram
    Technology

    Why Putin’s crackdown on social media is a worrying sign.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Biden threatens Big Tech over its “national experiment” on childrenBiden threatens Big Tech over its “national experiment” on children
    Technology

    In his State of the Union speech, the president vowed to hold social media platforms accountable for their harms.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Big Tech’s Russia problemBig Tech’s Russia problem
    Technology

    Social media companies are in a standoff with Russia on censorship and there’s no easy solution.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Mark Zuckerberg wants to build a voice assistant that blows Alexa and Siri awayMark Zuckerberg wants to build a voice assistant that blows Alexa and Siri away
    Technology

    This key part of his plan for the metaverse could analyze your voice, eye movements, and body language.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Can Facebook monopolize the metaverse?
    Technology

    The company’s new direction is already sparking antitrust concerns.

    By Sara Morrison and Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    The most outspoken Trump supporter in Silicon Valley is leaving Facebook’s boardThe most outspoken Trump supporter in Silicon Valley is leaving Facebook’s board
    Technology

    Thiel played a key role at the company as an early investor and adviser to Mark Zuckerberg.

    By Shirin Ghaffary