OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships the incoming administration.
Mr. Raskin, who is in line to become the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee next year, also called on the Trump transition team to disclose contracts it has with private companies vetting its candidates and documents related to its internal investigations into any improper conduct that occurred during the selection of nominees.
Altman's announcement comes after both Meta and Amazon announced plans to contribute $1 million to the inauguration.
Donations to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee offer a “unique opportunity” to curry favor with the White House, experts told CNBC.
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Trump has been a vocal critic of tech companies, and he signaled earlier this month that he won't shy away from antitrust enforcement. The incoming president nominated Gail Slater, who advised Trump on tech policy during his first term, to head the Department of Justice's antitrust arm.
Sriram Krishnan, former Andreessen Horowitz general partner, has been named Trump's senior policy advisor for AI.
WASHINGTON (TNND) — As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his approach to technology policy is becoming clearer, with significant implications for major tech companies and the apps used daily by millions.
Sarah Friar also said she trusts Musk to prioritize national interests and foster competition as he looks at trimming government.
Donald Trump's second inauguration offers wealthy donors and big companies one final chance to make nice before Trump returns to power.
Mr. Altman and OpenAI have recently hired key executives who previously worked for the Clinton, Obama and Biden administrations.
LOS ANGELES -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who ...