Amid the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust trial against Meta, tensions between Silicon Valley and journalists surfaced. Meta's lead attorney, Mark Hansen, disparaged tech journalist Om Malik as a 'failed blogger' to undermine the credibility of expert witness Scott Hemphill. He also suggested that Kara Swisher, a well-known journalist, held biases against Meta. The trial spotlighted unresolved tensions, as Hansen tried to discredit the case against Meta by questioning the motivations of journalists involved in the antitrust discussion.
Meta's lead attorney Mark Hansen dismissed journalist Om Malik as a 'failed blogger' during cross-examination, igniting tensions between Silicon Valley and the press.
The antitrust trial against Meta reveals long-standing tensions, as attorney Mark Hansen attempts to undermine expert credibility by questioning the integrity of tech journalists.
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