Election 2024
What Does Big Tech Hope to Gain From Warming Up to Trump?
Wish list includes clearing the way for AI development, easier energy for data centers, changing the antitrust discussion and fending off EU.
Infrastructure
Japan's SoftBank Plans to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Projects
Trump has used the weeks since the election to promote his policies, negotiate with foreign leaders and try to strike deals.
Election 2024
Amazon, Meta Each Contribute $1 Million to Trump Inauguration Fund
Major tech companies seek to improve their relationship with the incoming president.
Election 2024
Elon Musk Warns Republicans Against Standing in Trump's Way – or His
The incoming administration has Musk allies including venture capitalist David Sacks serving as 'White House A.I. & Crypto Czar'.
AI
OpenAI's Sam Altman Says He's 'Not That Worried' About Musk in Trump Administration
Altman told a New York Times conference Wednesday that he strongly believes that Musk will do the right thing.
Crypto
Trump Nominates Cryptocurrency Advocate Paul Atkins as SEC Chair
Atkins was considered the most conservative member of the SEC during his tenure at the agency, beginning in 2002.
Antitrust
FTC Opens Microsoft Antitrust Investigation, Trump Must Decide Whether to Keep
It's the latest action of more than three years of aggressive antitrust enforcement shepherded by FTC Chair Lina Khan.
AI
Outlook for AI Regulation Uncertain Under Full Republican Control
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to rescind President Joe Biden’s sweeping AI executive order.
Chips
Commerce Department to Reduce Intel's Funding on Semiconductors
The California-based tech giant's funding is tied to the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 that Biden has celebrated.
Antitrust
Justice Department Seeks to Break Up Google by Forcing Chrome Sale
Justice Department's antitrust division is proposing the punishment as a 'remedy' in case against the search engine giant.
Commerce
Trump Picks Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
The investment firm CEO hasn't been vocal on telecom issues.
American Energy
Trump Names Fossil Fuel Executive Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
Wright has argued that the climate movement around the world is 'collapsing under its own weight.'
Trump Vance Administration
Ethics Laws May Complicate Elon Musk's Efforts to 'Delete' Regulation
Musk says he and President-elect Donald Trump have 'mandate to delete' regulations.
Election 2024
Election Officials Knock Down Starlink Vote Rigging Conspiracy Theories
Some rural counties used Starlink technology during the 2024 race to access their electronic poll books.
Defense
Elon Musk's PAC Spent an Estimated $200 Million to Help Elect Trump, AP Source Says
America PAC was aided by a March ruling from the Federal Election Commission.
Election 2024
Flood of Misinformation Raises Future Election Concerns: Experts
At the same time, the U.S. election was largely trouble-free.
