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Mark Zuckerberg Meets With Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Economic Times
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9m ago
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Donald Trump in an effort to establish a positive rapport. Zuckerberg has had a strained relationship with Trump in the past, with Trump accusing Facebook of censoring conservative viewpoints. The two men exchanged pleasantries during the meeting, and Zuckerberg congratulated Trump on winning the presidency. This meeting comes as Zuckerberg seeks to insulate Facebook and its subsidiaries (Instagram and WhatsApp) from potential blowback from the incoming administration. Zuckerberg has been trying to repair the relationship with Trump over the past 18 months, having phone calls and expressing support for Trump during a rally where Trump was shot at by an assassin.
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Mark Zuckerberg to cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is cohosting a reception with prominent Republican donors for Donald Trump's inauguration. Despite previously banning Trump from Facebook and Instagram after the January 6 Capitol attack, Zuckerberg is now seeking to improve ties with the former president. The event includes cohosts like Miriam Adelson, Tilman Fertitta, and Todd Ricketts. Zuckerberg recently met Trump at Mar-a-Lago, while Meta donated $1 million to the inauguration fund and adjusted content moderation policies.
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What Elon Musk told his 203 million X followers on election day
Economic Times
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10m ago
Medial
Elon Musk used his social media account to endorse Donald Trump and express concerns about election interference on Election Day. Musk, a wealthy supporter of Trump, has donated significant funds to the Trump campaign and posted frequently about him recently. He shared posts from other Trump supporters, wore a voting sticker on his leather jacket, and flew to Florida to watch the election results with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Musk hinted at announcing results on his platform if there was a clear victory and mentioned his super PAC's efforts in Pennsylvania. He also made dark predictions about Trump's opponents, claimed Democrats would steal the election, and criticized Google for alleged bias.
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Elon Musk paying $2,000 a night to stay close to Donald Trump?
Economic Times
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8m ago
Medial
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is poised to have significant influence in the new US government, notably as a key advisor to President-elect Donald J. Trump. Musk is Trump's largest donor, actively shaping policy, personnel, and strategy decisions during the transition. Reports suggest he is staying in Mar-a-Lago at $2,000 a night, reflecting his unique entwining of business, politics, and personal connections to wield influence in the upcoming administration.
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'Honest Don' Coins New Nickname for Himself During Late Night Rant on Truth Social
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
Former US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, his newly launched social media platform, to discuss his political ambitions and challenge President Joe Biden. Trump referred to himself as "Honest Don" and demanded a debate with Biden to inform the American people about the state of the country. It is unclear why Trump wants the debate to happen so soon, as major party debates typically occur much later in the election cycle. The article also touches on Trump's legal troubles and recent allegations made by a former Mar-a-Lago worker regarding Trump's activities.
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A $1 million-per-head dinner at Mar-a-Lago is how you get AI chips to China.
The Verge
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1m ago
Medial
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attended a $1 million-per-head dinner at Mar-a-Lago, influencing the White House to pause additional restrictions on Nvidia's AI chip sales to China. Initially, there were plans by the Trump administration to impose further limits on the sales of the 'H20' chips. The dinner reportedly played a role in halting these restrictions, indicating the influence of high-profile gatherings on political and business decisions related to international tech regulations.
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Musk’s rivals fear he will target them with his new power
Livemint
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9m ago
Medial
Elon Musk's transformation into a prominent figure in US politics has caused concern amongst rival CEOs, who fear his newfound proximity to President Trump could lead to his influence being used against them. In the wake of the election, Musk has become a frequent presence at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. Executives at Facebook and Google worry that Musk may push for more aggressive regulation of their companies, while Boeing is concerned that SpaceX's success could hinder their use of launch sites.
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DAMAC chairman vows to invest $20 bn in US data centers
VCCircle
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8m ago
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Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani, chairman of Dubai developer DAMAC, announced a commitment to invest $20 billion in the U.S. data center industry, emphasizing potential growth if market opportunities allow. The announcement, made at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home, aligns with Trump's focus on enhancing domestic investments amidst U.S.-China economic tensions. This move follows a broader trend of increasing investments in AI technology and infrastructure by major companies, driven by advancements like OpenAI's ChatGPT.
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OpenAI, Meta, Uber CEOs to attend Trump inauguration events
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
Several tech leaders, including OpenAI's Sam Altman, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and Uber's Dara Khosrowshahi, plan to attend Donald Trump's inauguration events, signaling the industry's efforts to maintain good relations with the president-elect. Meta and Amazon have pledged $1 million each to Trump’s inauguration fund, and leaders like Altman and Zuckerberg have personally interacted with Trump. This highlights the tech industry's cautious approach to navigating potential policy dynamics under a new Trump administration.
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Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
Economic Times
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8m ago
Medial
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund. This comes after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Trump privately and shows a change in perception towards the right. Previously, Trump had publicly attacked Zuckerberg, but the tech CEO has since praised Trump's response to an assassination attempt. Corporate donations to presidential inaugurations are common, with exceptions like Barack Obama in 2009 who refused corporate donations. Facebook did not donate to Biden's 2021 inaugural, but Google donated to both Trump and Biden's inaugurations.
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Trump says without TikTok, 'Facebook and Zuckerschmuck will double their business'
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Former President Donald Trump has expressed concern over the potential ban of TikTok in the US. He believes that eliminating the app could strengthen Facebook and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. Trump's comments come after TikTok users launched a campaign against a proposed bill that would ban the app or require its sale to a non-Chinese company. The White House supports the bill, which aligns with Trump's previous stance on TikTok. Trump has a history of feuding with Zuckerberg, calling him a "criminal" and accusing him of interfering in elections.
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