Interview: US-Militärexpertin Sharon Weinberger: „Ich glaube, ihnen steht eine Abrechnung bevor“
Militärexpertin Sharon Weinberger spricht über die neue Macht der Tech-Milliardäre über Amerikas Waffen, den Streit zwischen Pentagon und Anthropic – und Steve Jobs’ geheime Geschäfte mit der CIA.
In a recent interview, US military expert Sharon Weinberger expressed her belief that the military and intelligence apparatus of the United States is heading towards a reckoning. Weinberger, who has been observing America's military and intelligence establishment for nearly a quarter of a century, most recently as head of security reporting at the Wall Street Journal, will be releasing her new book "Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War" on September 22nd.
The book delves into how Silicon Valley has transformed into a weapons manufacturer. In late August, Weinberger spoke to the Handelsblatt over a video call from her home in Washington D.C. As the expert on Pentagon affairs, she interviewed dozens of officials, military personnel, and others for her book. "Valley of Death" also features previously unseen photographs that present many tech giants in a different light.
For example, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is seen sitting next to a spy, and Palantir CEO and Israel enthusiast Alex Karp is depicted wearing a Palestinian towel.
Weinberger warns of a creeping shift of power towards private corporations that lack democratic oversight. She also offers a stern warning to the German federal government, urging them to take action.
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