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US-owned Greenland and Gulf of America? What a weird week

Musk's relationship with Trump is perplexing, showing a shift from criticism to deep support as political alliances formed.

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Jake Tapper Blasts Elon Musk's Juvenile Harry Bolz' Username: I'm Not Offended, It's Just Stupid'

Jake Tapper criticized Elon Musk's juvenile behavior on X, highlighting a disconnect between Musk's antics and mature adulthood.

Tech industry

fromBusiness Insider

1 day ago

These 4 tech billionaires who attended or donated to Trump's inauguration lost $194 billion in his first 100 days

Tech billionaires supporting Trump have collectively lost $194 billion in wealth since his inauguration.

fromwww.theguardian.com

7 months ago

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Don't rejoice yet, Elon Musk and his tech bros-in-arms are winning the global battle for the truth | Carole Cadwalladr

The arrest of Pavel Durov reflects the complex dynamics between tech billionaires and their influence on societal norms and governance.

fromTheregister

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US-owned Greenland and Gulf of America? What a weird week

Musk's relationship with Trump is perplexing, showing a shift from criticism to deep support as political alliances formed.

Silicon Valley real estate

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Jake Tapper Blasts Elon Musk's Juvenile Harry Bolz' Username: I'm Not Offended, It's Just Stupid'

Jake Tapper criticized Elon Musk's juvenile behavior on X, highlighting a disconnect between Musk's antics and mature adulthood.

The 'Succession' creator's new movie skewers tech billionaires and a Meta-like company

"Mountainhead" explores the tensions among tech billionaires amid global unrest, showcasing the consequences of wealth and influence.

#washington-dc

3 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg Revealed as Buyer Behind $23 Million Cash Sale of Washington, DC, Mansion

Mark Zuckerberg purchased a $23 million mansion in DC's Woodland Normanstone neighborhood, indicative of tech billionaires' rising real estate investments.

Silicon Valley real estate

1 week ago

Silicon Valley real estate

Trump's Billionaire Broligarchy Is Snapping Up Homes in DC

Tech billionaires are increasingly investing in Washington, DC real estate, signaling their long-term intentions in the capital.

Silicon Valley real estate

3 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg Revealed as Buyer Behind $23 Million Cash Sale of Washington, DC, Mansion

Mark Zuckerberg purchased a $23 million mansion in DC's Woodland Normanstone neighborhood, indicative of tech billionaires' rising real estate investments.

1 week ago

Trump's Billionaire Broligarchy Is Snapping Up Homes in DC

Tech billionaires are increasingly investing in Washington, DC real estate, signaling their long-term intentions in the capital.

Bill Gates isn't the first billionaire to try to save the world-and he'll fail for the same reasons the robber barons did

Bill Gates holds a paternalistic view that his wealth is beneficial, contrasting with other billionaires who face scrutiny.

Modern tech leaders justify wealth concentration by promising social benefits through philanthropy.

#power-dynamics

fromWIRED

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Power Dressing: Silicon Valley's Macho Makeover Is a Warning, Not a Trend

Tech billionaires' fashion reflects a shift from humility to displays of power.

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GOP Governors Booted From Trump Inauguration, Making Room For Billionaire CEOs and Fox News Hosts

Trump's inauguration illustrated the alienation of key Republican governors in favor of billionaire supporters.

The event marked a significant power shift within the Republican Party.

fromWIRED

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Power Dressing: Silicon Valley's Macho Makeover Is a Warning, Not a Trend

Tech billionaires' fashion reflects a shift from humility to displays of power.

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GOP Governors Booted From Trump Inauguration, Making Room For Billionaire CEOs and Fox News Hosts

Trump's inauguration illustrated the alienation of key Republican governors in favor of billionaire supporters.

The event marked a significant power shift within the Republican Party.

more#power-dynamics

fromwww.bbc.com

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Tech consortium agrees 145m stake in London Spirit

Tech billionaires' consortium invests £145 million for 49% of London Spirit, valuing the franchise at £300 million and emphasizing cricket's allure.

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US news

Steve Bannon says MAGA populism will win as Trump is surrounded by billionaires

Steve Bannon's tensions with tech billionaires reveal a deeper divide within Trump's coalition amidst celebrations of a supposed populist revolution.

4 months ago

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Bannon Rages At On The Spectrum' Tech Billionaires: A Bunch of Geeks' Who Can't Take Criticism Aren't Going to Run The U.S.

Bannon criticizes the push for H1-B visas by tech elites, arguing that it undermines American cultural values and prioritizes algorithmic management over human needs.

US news

Steve Bannon says MAGA populism will win as Trump is surrounded by billionaires

Steve Bannon's tensions with tech billionaires reveal a deeper divide within Trump's coalition amidst celebrations of a supposed populist revolution.

4 months ago

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Bannon Rages At On The Spectrum' Tech Billionaires: A Bunch of Geeks' Who Can't Take Criticism Aren't Going to Run The U.S.

Bannon criticizes the push for H1-B visas by tech elites, arguing that it undermines American cultural values and prioritizes algorithmic management over human needs.

more#steve-bannon

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fromwww.twincities.com

Biden warns the US risks becoming an oligarchy.' What does the term mean?

Biden warns of democracy's slide into oligarchy dominated by tech billionaires.

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We Have Gone Full Kleptocrat!' Scott Galloway Condemns Trump's Cozy Relationship With Billionaire Tech Bros

Scott Galloway warns that America is becoming a kleptocracy where financial success hinges on political alignment rather than merits of innovation.

Tech industry

fromwww.nytimes.com

5 months ago

Billionaire Game Theory + We Are Not Ready for A.G.I. + Election Betting Markets Get Weird

Tech billionaires are cautious about political endorsements, speculating on a possible Trump comeback.

The readiness for superintelligence is critical in AI development, highlighting ethical challenges.

Prediction markets like Polymarket may influence political outcomes amidst uncertainty.

#election-2024

9 months ago

US news

Closer look at J.D. Vance's RNC speech. And, Biden tests positive for COVID

Vance showcased a softer side at the RNC, appealing to a general election audience with his blue-collar roots.

fromThe Verge

5 months ago

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Why Donald Trump and Elon Musk are picking on broadcast TV

The threats to revoke broadcast licenses by Trump and tech billionaires raise serious First Amendment concerns and highlight issues of government regulation in free speech.