https://www.wired.com/story/anand-giridharadas-saudi-money-silicon-valley-hypocrisy/

Silicon Valley’s deep financial ties to Saudi Arabia illustrate "the hypocrisy behind the ‘change the world’ fantasy'" pushed by tech companies, according to journalist Anand Giridharadas. Saudi backing for popular apps like Uber, Slack, and Wag offers proof that “the most idealistic companies on earth—in rhetoric—are very happy to take the dirtiest money on earth to grow and grow and grow,” he said.

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