Powerful Tech Billionaires Join Elon Musk in Breaking with Silicon Valley to Support Donald Trump
A group of Silicon Valley power brokers led by Elon Musk are using their wealth and influence to help return Donald Trump to the White House in 2024. of new york times report A new force has emerged to protect Republican donors from the tech industry, leveraging its wealth and media platforms to secure former […]
‘Help Us Solve Our National Security Problems’: Pentagon Wants Silicon Valley Tech Execs To Join Military
The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that the Pentagon is looking to Silicon Valley technology executives to help improve the military's capabilities and lend their expertise. . Pentagon Chief Talent Officer Brint Parmeter said the executives will be enlisted as reservists in mid- to high-level positions and work with defense officials to strengthen the Pentagon's […]
AI will tamp down inflation, provide greater ‘social safety net,’ Silicon Valley businessman says
Sarah Ponchek and Luke Lloyd discuss the outlook for technology and AI, the impact on air cargo and shipping rates from Shane and Tem, and the Fed's treatment of interest rates. A prominent Silicon Valley businessman and venture capitalist believes that artificial intelligence can drive deflation and generate enough growth to help people who are […]
Lawfare ‘Brought Me Off the Sidelines:’ Silicon Valley Titan Naval Ravikant Endorses Donald Trump
Legendary Silicon Valley investor Naval Ravikant told Megyn Kelly that his legal battle against former President Donald Trump has brought him “off the sidelines,” adding that the moment “we start weaponizing the law against our enemies” will mark “the beginning of the end” and a descent into “a full-on banana republic.” “What really got me […]
California AI bill divides Silicon Valley
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Silicon Valley Parents Are Enrolling Kindergartners in AI Summer Camps
Silicon Valley’s AI obsession has reached new heights, with parents sending children as young as 5 to summer camps focused on artificial intelligence and robotics. of San Francisco Standard Reports Parents in Silicon Valley are enrolling their young children in summer camps that teach advanced subjects like designing AI robots and coding for augmented reality. […]
Reid Hoffman, Mark Cuban lead more than 100 Silicon Valley investors backing Harris
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and TV personality Mark Cuban are leading a group of more than 100 venture capitalists backing Harris, a strong endorsement amid concerns about former President Trump’s expansion into Silicon Valley. “We spend our days seeking out, investing in, and supporting entrepreneurs shaping the future,” VCs for Kamala’s website states. “We support […]
Kamala Harris’ Silicon Valley allies set to raise $100M: report
Since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday, allies of Kamala Harris in the tech industry have reportedly been lobbying behind the scenes for the support of wealthy donors, and are on track to raise $100 million. Harris’ campaign announced that it had raised a record-breaking $81 million in donations in the […]
Kamala Harris’ Candidacy Ignites Civil War Between Hollywood and Silicon Valley: ‘F**k These Trump-Loving Techies’
Four years ago, Hollywood and Silicon Valley were united in their mission to stop then-President Donald Trump’s reelection at all costs. But now, as more “techies” openly support Trump, the already uneasy relationship between California’s two biggest industries — both huge political fundraisers — has grown more acrimonious and nasty. Tech men, from Elon Musk […]
Wall Street rallies for Kamala Harris, Silicon Valley for Trump
Wall Street’s biggest Democratic allies are holding all-hands Zoom calls to drum up financial support for Kamala Harris, sources told The Washington Post. Avenue Capital CEO Marc Lasry, Lazard President Ray Maguire, Centerview co-founder Blair Effron, Paul Weiss Chairman Brad Karp and C Street co-founder Brian Mathis are among the city’s top financial players who […]