Silicon Valley’s White House influence grows as Trump taps tech execs for key roles

Silicon Valley’s White House influence grows as Trump taps tech execs for key roles

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., December 22, 2024.  Cheney Orr | Reuters President-elect Donald Trump is tapping tech heavyweights to join his new administration, continuing a trend of Silicon Valley’s growing influence in a second Trump White House. Trump said Sunday he would nominate Scott Kupor, a…

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Mark Zuckerberg went all in on Meta’s AI strategy this year. The pressure builds in 2025

Mark Zuckerberg went all in on Meta’s AI strategy this year. The pressure builds in 2025

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tries on Orion AR glasses at the Meta Connect annual event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 25, 2024. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters “Aut Zuck Aut Nihil” spanned the front of Mark Zuckerberg’s loose-fitting black shirt during his keynote at Meta’s Connect event in September. …

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China wants to dominate in AI — and some of its models are already beating their U.S. rivals

China wants to dominate in AI — and some of its models are already beating their U.S. rivals

China is focusing on large language models (LLMs) in the artificial intelligence space.  Blackdovfx | Istock | Getty Images China’s attempts to dominate the world of artificial intelligence could be paying off, with industry insiders and technology analysts telling CNBC that Chinese AI models are already hugely popular and are keeping pace with — and…

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