Tom Dotan

The Information

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Reporter at The Information, a website that covers tech and media

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Facebook says it’s not a media company.

Why Facebook is getting into the TV business

Facebook says it’s not a media company.

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California technology companies are heavily reliant on workers from foreign countries.

Silicon Valley, visas and the Trump administration

California technology companies are heavily reliant on workers from foreign countries.

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More and more consumers are going to the Internet for entertainment, turning away from movie theaters and TV.  Hollywood is losing control of its distribution model.

Why Can't Hollywood and Silicon Valley Just Get Along?

More and more consumers are going to the Internet for entertainment, turning away from movie theaters and TV.  Hollywood is losing control of its distribution model.

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