President Trump is known for aligning himself with the wealthiest individuals, as seen during his inauguration with tech CEOs and billionaires such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos in attendance. But what policies are these CEOs and the new president collaborating on, beyond just appearances?
Brittany discusses this topic with NPR’s tech correspondent Bobby Allyn and The Atlantic’s Ashley Parker to delve into the question of whether America is becoming a “tech oligarchy.” They examine examples from Trump’s first week in office that support this notion.
For more insight, check out Ashley Parker’s article “The Tech Oligarchy Arrives” in The Atlantic.
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