CNN's Jake Tapper Warns of Disinformation Challenges as Big Tech Aligns with Trump

Tapper highlights the influence of tech leaders on information control during Trump's inauguration, while CNN faces scrutiny after a $5M defamation case loss.

• Jake Tapper expressed concerns about the rise of deepfakes and misinformation during CNN's coverage of President Trump's inauguration.
• Tech leaders Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and Sundar Pichai were present at the inauguration, reflecting their evolving relationship with Trump.
• Tapper and Anderson Cooper emphasized the significant role these tech executives play as global gatekeepers of information.
• CNN recently settled a $5 million defamation lawsuit with Navy veteran Zachary Young over a 2021 segment that misrepresented his actions during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
• Critics highlighted CNN's credibility issues, pointing to its recent legal loss and past controversial reporting.

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