Donald Trump’s stunning claim: Tech giants went from ‘fighting me’ to ‘wanting to be my friend’
6 days, 10 hours ago

Donald Trump’s stunning claim: Tech giants went from ‘fighting me’ to ‘wanting to be my friend’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump during his news conference on Monday, emphasized a contrast between his first term in office and his current presidency-in-waiting. "It’s like a complete opposite from the first one.” Health Secretary appointment: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump defended his nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the role of health secretary despite Kennedy’s history of vaccine skepticism. “We’re looking to find out,” Trump said about the rising autism rates. Despite his doubts about Kennedy’s views, Trump added, “He’s going to be much less radical than you would think.” Florida Senate speculations On the topic of political appointments, Trump expressed skepticism about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointing his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, to fill Marco Rubio’s vacated Senate seat. While praising her work as co-chair of the Republican National Committee, Trump said, “I probably don’t, but I don’t know” when asked about the likelihood of her nomination.

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What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?
6 days, 1 hour ago

What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?

The Hindu  

In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs — including Apple's Tim Cook, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, SoftBank's Masayoshi Son and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos — have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office in January. …

Ahead of Donald Trump taking charge, tech CEOs from Cook to Zuckerberg lineup at his residence for dinner
Trending News
1 week ago

Ahead of Donald Trump taking charge, tech CEOs from Cook to Zuckerberg lineup at his residence for dinner

India Today  

Donald Trump, who is set to be officially the US president in January 2025, seems to be the current new favourite of the tech industry. With the tech industry bracing for potential policy changes, these meetings hint at Big Tech's desire to stay in Trump's good graces. Apple CEO Tim Cook Ahead of Donald Trump's upcoming presidency in January 2025, …

Trump to meet with TikTok CEO at Mar-a-Lago as he mulls nixing ban: report
1 week ago

Trump to meet with TikTok CEO at Mar-a-Lago as he mulls nixing ban: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump was expected to meet with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at Mar-a-Lago on Monday as the social media company faces a potential ban starting Jan. 19. CNN host Kaitlan Collins reported that Chew's meeting would come hours after Trump said he would consider saving TikTok when he takes office on Jan. 20. "We'll take a look at TikTok," …

Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech continues outreach to president-elect
1 week, 1 day ago

Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech continues outreach to president-elect

The Hindu  

Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorised to comment publicly. Cook is the latest in a string of big tech leaders — including OpenAI's Sam Altman, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon's Jeff Bezos — who have sought to …

Trump hosts Apple CEO as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect
Trending News
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump hosts Apple CEO as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort, reports Bloomberg. Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening meal at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort Cook is the most recent in a line of high-profile tech executives who have attempted to make amends with the new president following tense …

‘Embarrassed’ Barron looks on as Trump and ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk dance to YMCA at Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Embarrassed’ Barron looks on as Trump and ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk dance to YMCA at Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “First Buddy” Elon Musk joined Donald Trump and his family …

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Deccan Chronicle  

Fort Lauderdale : Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, bringing together the Facebook founder and the former president who was once banned from that social network. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump's second term, said Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support …

After Trump-Musk bromance, Mark Zuckerberg ‘grateful’ for Mar-a-Lago invitation
3 weeks, 5 days ago

After Trump-Musk bromance, Mark Zuckerberg ‘grateful’ for Mar-a-Lago invitation

Hindustan Times  

Giant tech players are emerging as noticeable supporters of the incoming Donald Trump 2.0 administration. In 2019, US President Trump late Thursday posted a picture on Facebook and Twitter showing him shaking hands with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, but didn’t share details of their conversation. Mark Zuckerberg's team confirms Donald Trump meet-up “It’s an important time for the future of …

Meta CEO Zuckerberg dines with Trump after years of turbulent ties with US president-elect
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Meta CEO Zuckerberg dines with Trump after years of turbulent ties with US president-elect

New Indian Express  

FORT LAUDERDAL: Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, bringing together the Facebook founder and the former president who was once banned from that social network. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump's second term, said Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support Trump's …

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

NPR  

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago toggle caption Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, bringing together the Facebook founder and the former president who was once banned from that social network. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for …

How Tim Cook cracked the code on working with Trump
4 weeks ago

How Tim Cook cracked the code on working with Trump

Live Mint  

For years, through carefully choreographed dinners and meetings, Apple CEO Tim Cook did something that has eluded many other corporate leaders: He developed a personal relationship with President-elect Donald Trump. “That’s why he’s a great executive, because he calls me and others don’t," Trump said of Cook in 2019. On a podcast in October, Trump said Cook called him about …

Elon Musk’s ‘first buddy’ role: Tesla CEO joins Trump, Google’s Sundar Pichai on call, strengthens political ties
1 month ago

Elon Musk’s ‘first buddy’ role: Tesla CEO joins Trump, Google’s Sundar Pichai on call, strengthens political ties

Live Mint  

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, reportedly joined a private call between US President-elect Donald Trump and Google’s Sundar Pichai. Musk’s involvement comes amid growing speculation about his deepening ties with Trump’s administration. During a conversation with podcaster Patrick Bet-David, Trump said, “Two hours ago, three hours ago, he called me.” The call centred around financial penalties imposed on …

Google CEO Sundar Pichai dials Donald Trump, Elon Musk joins call: Report
1 month ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai dials Donald Trump, Elon Musk joins call: Report

Hindustan Times  

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk joined Google boss Sundar Pichai's call with US President-Elect Donald Trump. According to The Information report, when Pichai called Trump to congratulate him on clinching the race to the White House, the X owner was on the line. Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Musk contributed $119 million to pro-Trump spending group …

Donald Trump's inner circle feeling ‘iced out’ due to his close bond with Elon Musk; here's how Melania feels
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump's inner circle feeling ‘iced out’ due to his close bond with Elon Musk; here's how Melania feels

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk’s close relationship with Donald Trump has been irking some members of the inner circle of the president-elect, an insider source told Page Six. Donald Trump's inner circle feeling ‘iced out’ due to his close bond with Elon Musk Musk endorsed the president-elect after the assassination attempt at Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, the Mar-a-Lago source told the outlet that Trump and …

Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports

Al Jazeera  

The Tesla CEO, Trump’s most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker in presidential transition. Tech billionaire Elon Musk is diving even deeper into the world of politics after Donald Trump’s election win, cosying up to the president-elect and offering him input on key administration hires, according to US media reports. Kai Trump, Donald Trump’s granddaughter, posted …

Donald Trump's team distances itself from Ukraine peace plan outlined by Republican operative
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's team distances itself from Ukraine peace plan outlined by Republican operative

ABC  

Donald Trump's presidential transition effort says a Republican operative who outlined some potential contours of a US-backed peace plan in Ukraine earlier in the day was not speaking on behalf of the president-elect. Bryan Lanza, a long-time Republican strategist who was a contractor on Trump's 2024 campaign, said in an interview with the BBC that Trump's administration would be asking …

Tech leaders including Apple’s Tim Cook and OpenAI’s Sam Altman congratulate Donald Trump on election results
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tech leaders including Apple’s Tim Cook and OpenAI’s Sam Altman congratulate Donald Trump on election results

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tech leaders from the world’s biggest companies have congratulated Donald Trump on his …

Donald Trump to make TikTok video in White House to lure Gen-Z? Influencer hopes president-elect fulfils his promise
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump to make TikTok video in White House to lure Gen-Z? Influencer hopes president-elect fulfils his promise

Live Mint  

As Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House once again, social media influencer Bryce Hall is keen to keep him viral, suggesting they create TikTok videos together. During this meeting, Trump thanked Hall for his support and jokingly suggested making a TikTok video together. Following this conversation, Hall discussed the idea further with members of Trump’s circle, who showed …

Elon Musk went all-in to elect Trump. What a second Trump presidency could mean for big tech
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk went all-in to elect Trump. What a second Trump presidency could mean for big tech

LA Times  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, right, jumps on stage behind Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the site of Trump’s assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., on Oct. 5. As the use of AI in the military rises, Trump’s campaign says he would “invest in cutting edge research and advanced technologies” in part to modernize the military, which …

A Running List of the Tech CEOs Donald Trump Claims Are Calling Him to Suck Up
54 years, 11 months ago

A Running List of the Tech CEOs Donald Trump Claims Are Calling Him to Suck Up

Wired  

With only a few days left until the US presidential election, Donald Trump is claiming that some of Silicon Valley’s most powerful billionaires and tech leaders are seeking him out. Many of these leaders, like Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, became figureheads for Trump’s ire over what he believed to be censorship of conservative speech online. …

Tech Titans Start Waking Up to Trump's Potential Re-Election Vision
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tech Titans Start Waking Up to Trump's Potential Re-Election Vision

Hindustan Times  

A diverse range of tech giants have shown interest in Donald Trump's re-election campaign, with some endorsing him and others expressing admiration for his leadership and policies. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Apple CEO Tim Cook have been among the most vocal supporters, expressing their support through various platforms and events. This development comes as Trump's re-election bid gains momentum, …

Tech Titans Rekindle Relationship with Trump Ahead of Election Day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tech Titans Rekindle Relationship with Trump Ahead of Election Day

CNN  

Top tech companies are seeking to rekindle their relationship with former president Donald Trump ahead of Election Day. Apple, Google, and Amazon executives have reached out to Trump, seeking to get an audience with the former president and potentially influence his political campaign. Trump's warm relationship with tech titans could have a significant impact on the outcome of the election, …

Big Tech CEOs are calling up Trump, seeking to rekindle their relationship with former president ahead of Election Day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Big Tech CEOs are calling up Trump, seeking to rekindle their relationship with former president ahead of Election Day

CNN  

CNN — Top executives at some of the country’s largest tech companies have sought out Donald Trump ahead of Election Day, looking to get an audience with the former president as the likelihood he returns to the Oval Office sits at a coin flip. Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook chatted last week about the iPhone maker’s ongoing legal issues …

Trump may be a star on TikTok but Republicans aren't following his lead
5 months, 1 week ago

Trump may be a star on TikTok but Republicans aren't following his lead

NPR  

Trump may be a star on TikTok but Republicans aren't following his lead toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images For more on the 2024 race head to the NPR Network's live updates page. Sponsor Message Nevertheless, 90% of the House Republicans voted in support of banning TikTok if it doesn’t divest from its Chinese ownership, and with less of …

‘Brazen corruption’: Donald Trump is selling policies for a second term to the highest bidders
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Brazen corruption’: Donald Trump is selling policies for a second term to the highest bidders

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Donald and Melania Trump arrive at the Florida …

'It's an honour': Trump joins Tiktok after once trying to ban platform, instantly gets 3 million followers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'It's an honour': Trump joins Tiktok after once trying to ban platform, instantly gets 3 million followers

India TV News  

Washington: Former US President and Republican presidential contender Donald Trump officially joined the China-owned short video-sharing platform TikTok, after once trying to ban the app during his term in the White House. "It's an honour," Trump said in the TikTok video, which features footage of him waving to fans and posing for selfies at the Ultimate Fighting Championship fight in …

Elon Musk to become a policy advisor if Donald Trump returns to White House?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk to become a policy advisor if Donald Trump returns to White House?

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump may choose Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as a policy adviser if he reclaims the White House in November's election, it was reported. Elon Musk also informed Donald Trump about his influence campaign through which he is convincing US business leaders not to support Joe Biden who is seeking a second term. Trump campaign spokesperson Brian Hughes …

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew: 3 things to know
1 year, 9 months ago

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew: 3 things to know

Associated Press  

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified Thursday at a congressional hearing over concerns about user data collected by the popular video-sharing app and potential Chinese spying. The U.S. public knows relatively little about Chew compared with Silicon Valley social media giants such as Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, said Brooke Erin Duffy, who studies social media platforms as an associate professor of …

Donald Trump Legacy And Big Tech: Constantly Needling Tech Companies But No Clear Policy In Place
3 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump Legacy And Big Tech: Constantly Needling Tech Companies But No Clear Policy In Place

News 18  

The Donald Trump administration has been at it for a while now. Trump’s Action Against Xiaomi: While Trump vs Huawei is something that we are all pretty much abreast with, just a few days ago, the administration blacklisted Chinese tech company Xiaomi as well for alleged military links with the China National Offshore Oil Corp. over the drilling in the …

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