Trump’s first 100 days: all the news affecting the tech industry
President Donald Trump commenced his presidency by signing numerous executive actions on his first day, which included pausing the enforcement of the TikTok ban and reversing the artificial intelligence order established by the Biden administration. With prior experience leading the country, Trump aimed to start strong, having already appointed nominees and chairs for crucial tech oversight agencies. This time around, Trump garnered support from various tech billionaires who not only attended his inauguration but also visited his residence at Mar-a-Lago. Below, we explore the various ways in which Trump is shaping the tech landscape during his initial 100 days in office.
Watch the video below for more insights:
[Link to video on Trump's tech impact](trump_tech_impact_video.mp4)
Marco Rubio intends to utilize AI to revoke student visas of pro-Palestine protesters, while Social Security Administration employees are now prohibited from reading news during work hours. Despite not being a law, the Take It Down Act is a tool Trump endorses to combat deepfakes. Furthermore, Trump's claim about 'transgender mice' has been debunked. An air monitoring initiative that saved millions in medical expenses was terminated by the Trump administration. The impact of Trump's tariffs is expected to raise car prices by up to $12,000.
Additionally, Trump expressed willingness to sign the Take It Down Act to address deepfakes, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) dropped its Zelle lawsuit, allowing banks leniency. Starlink may qualify for increased rural broadband funding, while tensions within the CFPB staff persist regarding work permissions. TSMC announced a substantial $100 billion investment in US chipmaking as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) undergoes workforce terminations, affecting consumer protection and antitrust staff.
Moreover, concerns have been raised about potential losses in weather forecasting accuracy due to staffing issues within the US government. Trump is rumored to be planning a $100 billion chip deal with TSMC, and the government tech group 18F is shutting down. Verizon emerges as the FCC's next Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) target, while Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are slated to be part of a forthcoming 'Crypto Strategic Reserve.' The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) staff received directives to secure funding for a deal with Elon Musk's Starlink, and federal employees are instructed to report their weekly accomplishments.
For more updates on the tech industry under Trump's administration, stay tuned.
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