Perplexity AI Makes Bold Merger Bid for TikTok Amid US Ban Threat
AI search startup Perplexity AI proposes a surprising merger with TikTok's US operations as the platform faces a potential ban. The deal would allow ByteDance investors to retain stakes while combining Perplexity's AI capabilities with TikTok's vast video content.
TikTok CEO Courts Trump's Favor as US Ban Deadline Looms
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew makes a direct appeal to President-elect Trump just days before a potential nationwide ban. With over 60 billion views on Trump's content, Chew praises his understanding of the platform while seeking solutions to prevent the app's shutdown.
Tech Leaders Rally Behind Trump: Apple CEO Tim Cook to Attend Inauguration Following $1M Donation
Apple CEO Tim Cook joins Silicon Valley's elite at Trump's inauguration after contributing $1M to the inaugural fund. The move follows strategic engagement with Trump's administration, particularly regarding tariff policies affecting Apple's product lineup.
Apple Stands Firm on DEI Programs Despite Industry Pushback and Conservative Pressure
Apple urges shareholders to reject a proposal eliminating diversity programs, contrasting with other tech giants scaling back similar initiatives. The company's board strongly opposes the conservative think tank's proposal, maintaining its commitment to workplace diversity ahead of potential policy shifts.
Meta and Trump Form Controversial Alliance to Challenge Global Digital Regulations
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces dramatic changes to content moderation and a strategic partnership with Donald Trump, aimed at countering international regulation of American tech companies. The move raises major concerns about information integrity, economic dominance, and geopolitical tensions.
Zuckerberg Courts Trump at Mar-a-Lago Amid Meta's Policy Shifts
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg meets with President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago, signaling efforts to rebuild ties ahead of Trump's return to White House. The meeting follows Meta's recent policy changes, including reduced content moderation and elimination of fact-checking programs.
TikTok Threatens to Exit U.S. Market Over ByteDance Sale Mandate
TikTok warns it will cease U.S. operations by January 19 if the Supreme Court doesn't block a law requiring ByteDance to sell the platform. The social media giant, serving 170 million monthly U.S. users, argues the mandate violates First Amendment rights while officials cite national security concerns.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Makes $1M Personal Donation to Trump's Inauguration Fund
Tim Cook joins other tech industry leaders in contributing $1 million to Donald Trump's inauguration celebrations, following similar donations from Meta and OpenAI. The personal contribution highlights the tech sector's strong financial backing of Trump's upcoming inauguration and Cook's notably warm relationship with the former president.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Makes Personal $1M Donation to Trump's Inauguration
Tim Cook joins tech leaders in supporting Trump's upcoming inauguration with a significant personal contribution following a Mar-a-Lago meeting. The donation reflects growing engagement between technology executives and the incoming administration, with inaugural fundraising expected to break previous records.
GPU Giants Race Against Time: New Trump Tariffs Could Push RTX 5090 Price to $2,500
Nvidia and AMD are rushing to stockpile graphics cards in US warehouses before January 20, when Trump administration tariffs could increase prices by up to 60%. The impending trade policy threatens to drive up costs across consumer electronics, potentially pushing high-end GPUs like the RTX 5090 to unprecedented price points.