In the realm of tech influence on political leaders, there seems to be a notable sway over decisions and priorities. This influence has been seen with TikTok during the attempted ban, where figures like Larry Ellison played a role. Moreover, the influence extends to cryptocurrency discussions, with Vivek Ramaswamy being credited for sparking interest in Trump. While some view these shifts as mere surface-level changes, it is evident that tech individuals hold significant sway over political figures.
This week, an assassination attempt for the social media age: what the platforms got right and wrong in the chaotic aftermath. Then we talk with the Times reporter Teddy Schleifer from this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee about the wave of Silicon Valley billionaires stepping up to back Trump. And finally, we talk to The Times’s Styles reporter Callie Holtermann about facial fitness gum, a “jawmaxxing” product targeted at teen boys online.
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