The truth about covering tech at Bezos's Washington Post
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- #Tech Journalism
- #Digital Privacy
- #Big Tech Accountability
- The author was laid off from The Washington Post, ending their role as an independent tech columnist.
- Their work focused on holding Big Tech accountable, including Amazon, with a motto 'We the users'.
- Investigations included privacy issues with Amazon products like Alexa and Prime Day pricing.
- The Post's tech coverage cuts contradict reader interest in tech accountability, as shown by Pew Research.
- The author starts a Substack to continue covering AI, privacy, digital rights, and Big Tech power.
- Bezos' ownership of the Post didn't interfere with critical coverage of Amazon during the author's tenure.
- The author invites reader input on topics needing attention and offers expertise in tech accountability.