Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, both with contentious histories with President-elect Donald Trump, have made substantial donations to Trump’s inauguration fund, with Meta contributing $1 million and Amazon planning to donate the same amount. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, engaged in a legal battle with Elon Musk, who supported Trump and is expected to play a significant role in his administration, has pledged a personal donation of $1 million to the fund as well, expressing support for Trump’s leadership in advancing AI technology. Trump has been critical of tech companies like Amazon and Meta, with previous clashes including accusations of tax avoidance and fake news, leading to retaliatory actions and public criticism from both sides.
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Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect
President-elect Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort, as Cook joins other tech leaders seeking better relations with Trump. Trump previously discussed Apple's tax battles with the EU with Cook, including a recent loss of an appeal for $14.34 billion in back taxes to Ireland. The EU decision stemmed from unlawful aid Ireland granted Apple, a dispute that has now concluded. Full Article
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