Silicon Valley’s political divide: As many tech leaders embrace Trump, their workforce does not
San Jose – Like many people in the tech industry, Jeremy Lions considered him a relatively non-political man. He had been at the demonstrations up until now on the opening day of President Trump’s first term, when he joined fellow Google workers leaving the company’s Silicon Valley campus to protest immigration restrictions. Google co-founders and […]
Silicon Valley’s rise from apathy to lords of political universe
When the high and powerful Silicon Valley, when President Trump’s oath, assumed their privileged stops, it was a rich and powerful show. “You can return to the golden age and have the same concentration and power. Historian Margaret Omala quotes two wealthy men who have bested the earth. “But they were not on the day […]
‘Help Us Solve Our National Security Problems’: Pentagon Wants Silicon Valley Tech Execs To Join Military
The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that the Pentagon is looking to Silicon Valley technology executives to help improve the military’s capabilities and lend their expertise. Pentagon Chief Talent Officer Brint Parmeter said the executives will be enlisted as reservists in mid- to high-level positions and work with defense officials to strengthen the Pentagon’s cyber […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes AI safety bill opposed by Silicon Valley
San Francisco — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed SB 1047, an artificial intelligence safety bill that would create requirements for developers of advanced AI models to create protocols aimed at preventing catastrophe. The bill, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), would require developers to submit safety plans to the state attorney general's office […]
‘One State Town’: Tech CEO Tells Tucker Carlson Why Silicon Valley Is Suddenly Turning To Trump
Tech CEO Amjad Massad revealed to Tucker Carlson on Thursday why Silicon Valley has come to support former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Massad heads AI coding startup Splitappeared on the Tucker Carlson Show to talk about his experience in the tech industry and the changes he's seen over the past few years. […]
Silicon Valley billionaires put plans for new California city on hold
Tech billionaires backing a plan to build a new city on rolling grasslands northeast of San Francisco Bay have agreed to withdraw the idea from the November ballot and first fund a full environmental review of the project, officials announced Monday. The pause is Joint statement The proposal, from Solano County supervisors and the CEO […]
Why some Silicon Valley investors are backing Trump-Vance campaign
San Francisco – For many years, Republicans and staunch supporters of former President Trump have not been very popular in Silicon Valley circles. But sentiment has shifted in recent weeks, with conservative elements of San Francisco's tech industry increasingly vocal in their support for the Trump-Vance pair. Last month, Trump raised $12 million at a […]
Silicon Valley tech executive announces U.S. Senate campaign
Arguing that California needs a new type of representation in the capital, Silicon Valley executive Lexi Reese announced Thursday that she will run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by retired Senator Diane Feinstein. . “You can’t do the same thing over and over again and get different results. We need better results,” said Reese, […]
Silicon Valley executive weighs U.S. Senate bid in California
Silicon Valley executive Lexie Reese, a Democrat, made the announcement on Thursday. Former Senator Diane Feinstein said she is considering running for the vacant seat. “As a working mother, I have spent my career in nonprofits, technology companies, and financial services companies helping create economic opportunities for women and small businesses. We want to use […]
Cohn says First Republic sale ‘will be a much faster process’ than Silicon Valley Bank
Former Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn said on Sunday that the anticipated sale of First Republic Bank would be a “much quicker process” than that of Silicon Valley Bank. “The most likely possibility is that the FDIC will seize control and simultaneously resell the assets to the winning bidder. I think that will happen this […]
