Big tech leaders engage with Trump ahead of inauguration to seek favorable policies

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 support for his inauguration fund, signaling a shift from their previous stances during his first term. Tech executives are seeking favorable policies on artificial intelligence and regulatory relief. They recently collaborated with a Trump ally to advocate for less government intervention in AI development and to ease restrictions on data usage for training AI systems. Despite past tensions, some tech leaders are adopting a more conciliatory approach toward Trump. Bezos and Zuckerberg have expressed optimism about his second term, while concerns remain about potential antitrust actions against major tech companies.