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Silicon Valley's horror shows

Hollywood's hottest villain right now is the tech billionaire. Four films hitting theaters this fall put some of Silicon Valley's most powerful and controversial figures in the spotlight: Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman and Elizabeth Holmes. Why it matters: Hollywood's portrayal of Silicon Valley and its leaders is getting darker as negative headlines about the tech industry seep into pop…

Silicon Valley's horror shows

As Hollywood's latest wave of films hits theaters, the glittering world of Silicon Valley is under scrutiny like never before. Four high-profile tech figures - Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and Elizabeth Holmes - are being depicted as dark, menacing villains rather than the brilliant innovators once celebrated in pop culture.

This shift in portrayal comes as negative headlines about the tech industry make their way into mainstream media, causing a wave of disillusionment among Americans. From documentaries to thrillers, the films explore the darker side of these tech titans, revealing a Hollywood that mirrors the growing public sentiment about the potential dangers of unchecked technological advancement.

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