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Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Former Senior Reporter, Money and Influence, Recode

    Latest articles by Theodore Schleifer

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    The Uber-Waymo dispute returns — this time in criminal courtThe Uber-Waymo dispute returns — this time in criminal court
    Technology

    Anthony Levandowski could face up to 10 years in prison after being indicted for allegedly stealing trade secrets.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Bernie Sanders takes on Facebook and Google for destroying local mediaBernie Sanders takes on Facebook and Google for destroying local media
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    It’s a unique step for a Democrat who has been particularly outspoken in his criticism of the media.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Google says it’s making Chrome more private, but advertisers will still track youGoogle says it’s making Chrome more private, but advertisers will still track you
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    It’s a tightrope walk.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Jeff Bezos is quietly letting his charities do something radical — whatever they want
    Technology

    Is that good? Is that bad? It’s definitely unusual.

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    Uber lost an eye-popping $5 billion in a single quarterUber lost an eye-popping $5 billion in a single quarter
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    Wall Street isn’t happy.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    A former Amazon employee hacked the credit card data of 100 million AmericansA former Amazon employee hacked the credit card data of 100 million Americans
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    New York state has launched an investigation into what happened at Capital One.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Why one billionaire is calling out Silicon Valley’s favorite philanthropic loopholeWhy one billionaire is calling out Silicon Valley’s favorite philanthropic loophole
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    John Arnold does what so few of the wealthy are willing to do: Criticize a system that benefits them.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    A plan to fix inequality would target CEOs who make 100 times more than their employeesA plan to fix inequality would target CEOs who make 100 times more than their employees
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    “The CEO tax targets just what people want to be targeting.”

    By Theodore Schleifer
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    San Francisco pulls the controversial “IPO tax” because it wasn’t simply an IPO taxSan Francisco pulls the controversial “IPO tax” because it wasn’t simply an IPO tax
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    The local measure had taken on national significance because it showed how governments are trying to limit the power and riches of tech companies.

    By Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Donors love a winner — which is why Silicon Valley is chucking money only at the top 2020 candidatesDonors love a winner — which is why Silicon Valley is chucking money only at the top 2020 candidates
    Technology

    The wealthiest people in tech are gravitating toward candidates like Pete Buttigieg, new fundraising reports reveal.

    By Theodore Schleifer