It's only Tuesday, but Uber's having one hell of a week!
As Buzzfeed reported, the rideshare giant's senior VP Emil Michael suggested at a party that it would be expedient to create a team of dirt-digger-uppers to dig up dirt on journalists who write stories critical of their company, particularly Sarah Lacy, a silicon valley reporter who hasn't exactly ingratiated herself. Michael was under the impression the dinner was "off the record"—but someone had neglected to mention that to a Buzzfeed editor who was also in attendance.…
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