Silicon Valley faces Democratic reckoning after betting on Trump
SAN FRANCISCO — Silicon Valley bosses who spent two years cozying up to U.S. President Donald Trump now face a Democratic Congress already threatening subpoenas, after midterm elections in which antipathy toward artificial intelligence swayed voters. "AI company CEOs should be called to testify under oath," Greg Casar, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said on Tuesday. Senator Ed…
SAN FRANCISCO — Tech leaders who supported U.S. President Donald Trump during his 2024 reelection campaign now face a potential reckoning with a Democratic-controlled Congress. Midterm elections saw growing concerns over artificial intelligence, which may sway lawmakers to hold AI company executives accountable. Greg Casar, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has called for AI CEOs to testify under oath, while Senator Ed Markey warned that subpoenas could result in significant printing costs.
The tech elite, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, rallied behind Trump after his victory, with Musk donating over $250 million and contributing to Republican midterm campaigns. Once Democrats assume control of both chambers on January 3, they will have the authority to compel executives to testify or provide internal documents.
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