GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Big Tech and Trump 2.0: Nicholas Thompson on AI, Media, and Policy
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Jan 18, 2025 Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of Wired, discusses the crossroads of technology and politics. He examines how a potential Trump 2.0 administration might loosen AI regulations and reshape the tech landscape. Thompson highlights the shifting dynamics between Big Tech and political influence, along with the implications of AI on human interactions. He also delves into Elon Musk's role in media and public discourse, questioning how these changes will affect democracy and information integrity in America.
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Meta's Shift to Trump
- Meta's shift towards Trump includes policy changes and personnel changes.
- Zuckerberg's comfort with reduced fact-checking and cost-effectiveness are questioned.
Zuckerberg's Alignment
- Zuckerberg's true north seems to be shifting towards Trump, influenced by political winds.
- This alignment might not exist if Trump wasn't president.
Tech Policy Changes
- Tech policy under Trump 2.0 will likely see changes in mergers and acquisitions, cryptocurrency regulations, and AI policy.
- There are also questions about the influence of Elon Musk on tech policy.