OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships the incoming administration.
Donations to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee offer a “unique opportunity” to curry favor with the White House, experts told CNBC.
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Trump has been a vocal critic of tech companies, and he signaled earlier this month that he won't shy away from antitrust enforcement. The incoming president nominated Gail Slater, who advised Trump on tech policy during his first term, to head the Department of Justice's antitrust arm.
Altman's announcement comes after both Meta and Amazon announced plans to contribute $1 million to the inauguration.
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Sarah Friar also said she trusts Musk to prioritize national interests and foster competition as he looks at trimming government.
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Mr. Altman and OpenAI have recently hired key executives who previously worked for the Clinton, Obama and Biden administrations.
LOS ANGELES -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who ...