Tech Giants Under Washington's Microscope

The transcript discusses the increasing focus on privacy and data protection issues by lawmakers in Washington, with tech CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey, and Sundar Pichai preparing for hearings. Apple analyst Gene Munster predicts more regulation in 2019, with Google positioned well and Facebook facing challenges. The performance of tech stocks during hearings is mixed, with Alphabet and Facebook showing resilience, while Twitter faced declines.

What is the primary focus of lawmakers in Washington as discussed in the first section?

• Healthcare reform

• Privacy and data protection

• Taxation policies

• Education funding

Which tech CEOs are mentioned as being involved in lobbying efforts in Washington?

• Jeff Bezos and Satya Nadella

• Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey, and Sundar Pichai

• Elon Musk and Tim Cook

• Larry Page and Sergey Brin

According to Gene Munster, which company is expected to face more challenges in 2019?

• Facebook

• Google

• Microsoft

• Apple

What is the predicted impact of Facebook on its users, as mentioned in the second section?

• Users feel happier

• Users feel more connected

• Users do not feel better

• Users gain more knowledge

Which company's performance increased by 0.8% after a hearing, as discussed in the third section?

• Twitter

• Alphabet

• Facebook

• Amazon