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Om Malik, Whose Blog Shaped How Silicon Valley Saw Itself, Dies at 59

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Om Malik, the technology journalist and blogger who became an influential voice in Silicon Valley discourse, has died at fifty-nine. According to the New York Times, Malik's writing shaped how the tech industry saw itself over several decades of coverage and commentary. His blog and media work documented the industry's evolution and provided essential perspective for entrepreneurs and investors.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/technology/om-malik-dead.html

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