Big Tech leaders engage with Trump ahead of inauguration

Big tech leaders, including Tim Cook and Jeff Bezos, are actively engaging with President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration. They have increased financial contributions to his inaugural fund, signaling a shift from their previous adversarial stance during his first term. Tech executives are seeking favorable policies on artificial intelligence and regulatory relief. Microsoft recently collaborated with a Trump ally to advocate for less regulation on AI, while Trump has promised to overturn Biden's AI executive order. The tech industry is also looking for a more lenient approach to antitrust enforcement under Trump. Despite some ongoing scrutiny, experts anticipate a shift towards accommodating business mergers and less aggressive regulation compared to the previous administration.