Tech’s Trump Bet: What Happens Next?
▼ Summary
– WIRED is hosting a subscriber-only livestream to discuss the tech industry’s relationship with President Trump and its implications.
– The panel will feature experts Steven Levy and Vittoria Elliott, who will analyze whether this is a strategic business move or an ideological shift.
– The event will take place on Tuesday, September 23, and viewers can submit questions for the panel to answer.
– Subscribers can watch the livestream live or access a replay, while non-subscribers need to subscribe for access.
– The panel includes WIRED’s Sandra Upson as the host, Steven Levy as a long-time tech expert, and Vittoria Elliott, who covers Trump’s presidency.
The technology sector’s surprising alignment with President Trump prompts a critical examination of Silicon Valley’s evolving priorities. Is this a calculated move to secure favorable regulatory conditions, or does it signal a deeper ideological transformation within the industry? This unexpected partnership raises fundamental questions about the future trajectory of tech and its relationship with political power. On Tuesday, a panel of WIRED experts will dissect the mutual impact between the Trump administration and the tech world, exploring the consequences of this complex alliance.
Listen as WIRED editor at large Steven Levy reflects on the industry’s embrace of Trump and how his own perspective on technology continues to evolve. Providing essential context from the nation’s capital, WIRED senior writer Vittoria Elliott will analyze the potential long-term implications for both policy and innovation. The central question remains: did the tech industry achieve its objectives by supporting this political shift, or have its leaders made a perilous miscalculation?
You are invited to participate in WIRED’s exclusive subscriber livestream this Tuesday, September 23, beginning at 11 am Eastern Time. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights directly from leading voices in technology journalism.
Submit a Question
Have a pressing question for our panel? Share it using the provided form or post it in the comments section below. Selected questions will be addressed during the live broadcast.
Meet the Panelists
Steven Levy, WIRED’s editor at large, brings over three decades of experience covering the technology landscape. His career spans the entire history of the digital revolution, and he has been a foundational contributor to WIRED since its earliest days.
Vittoria Elliott, a senior writer at WIRED, has been closely scrutinizing the developments of Trump’s second term. She leads the publication’s coverage on digital governance and its wide-ranging effects.
Sandra Upson, a feature editor at WIRED, will moderate the discussion. She is known for developing ambitious, forward-looking stories that define the publication’s vision.
How to Watch
The event will be streamed live on this page. Simply return here on Tuesday to join the conversation. A recording of the full livestream will be available for subscribers who cannot attend the live session.
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(Source: Wired)
