Tech Titans Fund Trump's Inauguration Amidst Political Tensions
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Tech billionaires, including OpenAI's Sam Altman and Meta, are donating to Donald Trump's inauguration fund to improve relations with his administration, which has been critical of Big Tech. Altman plans to donate $1 million, citing Trump's potential leadership in AI innovation, while Meta has also contributed $1 million. Amazon is reportedly planning a similar donation. These moves come as Trump and Republicans consider policies affecting social media, AI, and other tech sectors, despite past tensions over issues like censorship and immigration.
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- Billionaires and Democrats pay lip service to Trump as American democracy suffers MSNBC
- OpenAI exec plans $1 million donation to Trump inaugural committee The Washington Post
- Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration CNN
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