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Even the Koch Brothers Weren't This Brazen


Published on 2024-12-09 12:40:46 - The Atlantic
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  • Marc Andreessen has been feeling pretty good since Election Day, and at the end of November, he went on The Joe Rogan Experience to say as much. Sitting in the podcast studio, grinning, Andreessen told Rogan that he was "very happy" about the election and that it is now "Morning in America"
  • directly invoking the famous Ronald Reagan campaign ad.

The article from The Atlantic discusses the increasing involvement of tech billionaires in the Trump administration, highlighting their motivations and the potential implications for technology policy and governance. It notes that these tech moguls, often driven by a mix of libertarian ideals, a desire for deregulation, and personal financial gain, are seeking to influence policy in areas like AI regulation, internet freedom, and data privacy. The piece explores how their engagement could lead to a significant shift in tech policy, potentially favoring big tech companies at the expense of consumer privacy and security. It also raises concerns about the ethical implications of such close ties between government and private tech interests, questioning the balance of power and the future of democratic oversight in technology governance.

Read the Full The Atlantic Article at:
[ https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/12/tech-billionaires-trump-administration/680930/ ]