What is the role for out of power Democrats on Big Tech?
What is the role for out of power Democrats on Big Tech?
As Big Tech embraces US President Donald Trump, Democrats have to reconfigure their role.
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Published on: 30/01/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
Donald Trump has seemingly formed an alliance with some of the country’s most notable tech billionaires. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has jumped on the bandwagon, praising him in a recent post following a proposed $500bn investment in artificial intelligence technology. The lavish praise may seem like a shift in the allegiance of tech leaders who have historically been seen as more supportive of Democrats than Republicans. Embracing Trump may feel politically expedient right now, but it may not end up being sound in the long term. Tech CEOs who are feeling the love now may not be feeling it soon enough. Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter gave others permission to purge their trust and safety teams. Trump was known for firing people who were once close to him during his first term. After all, “You’re fired” was his catchphrase as a reality TV show host. Democrats will have to decide how they will approach Big Tech going forward. Social media platforms like Bluesky were built to be open and protect the rights of users. This may be an indication of the direction people on the left will be going when it comes to technology. Lemley says Democrats probably will not be able to accomplish much of anything for at least the next two years while Republicans control the House and the Senate.
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