Anthony Ha, weekend editor at TechCrunch, getting ready to embark on an awesome TechCrunch adventure. This important convening will take place in San Francisco from October 27-29, 2025. Ha has an equally impressive pedigree in technology journalism and editorial work. He joined the program in August, bringing deep reporting chops with him, most recently as a tech reporter at Adweek and before that as a senior editor at VentureBeat.
Ha’s career can be seen as an artist with a wide mosaic of influences. Prior to coming to TechCrunch, he covered local government issues for the Hollister Free Lance. He was previously vice president of content at a venture capital firm. Besides his editorial work, this role deepened his understanding of how technology can be applied to the investment world.
Now based in New York City, Ha’s impact on the technology landscape runs deeper than his editorial duties. His perspectives and expertise are highly needed at this moment in time. From TikTok to Facebook to Google, major tech companies are under increased scrutiny for their track records.
The backdrop of Ha’s upcoming event is marked by ongoing discussions regarding Google’s conduct in the advertising technology sector. Recent events have put Elon Musk’s company back in the hot seat after billions in recent fines from multiple regulatory agencies.
“Digital markets exist to serve people and must be grounded in trust and fairness. And when markets fail, public institutions must act to prevent dominant players from abusing their power.” – Teresa Ribera
As industry leaders reflect on the implications of these fines, Google’s representatives have defended the company’s practices. A spokesperson recently stated, “There’s nothing anticompetitive in providing services for ad buyers and sellers, and there are more alternatives to our services than ever before.”
The regulatory storm brewing around Google is a symptom, not the cause, and what’s at stake here is competition in the digital marketplace. Now, more than ever, legislators, government officials, and advocates are calling for transparency and accountability from tech behemoths. They are unwilling to let monopolistic behaviors kill innovation.
