
The German Sam holds the Democratic Party, and declares itself “without political shelter” as the Silicon Valley properly turns
On July 4, CEO of Openai Sam Altman, once a A prominent democratic donorHe declared himself “without a political shelter.”
While Altman was disappointed with his personal hope with political parties, his comments are symbolic to A. Reorganization wider Currently in the Silicon Valley – Murafa Zone for Progressive Policy, which is now witnessing a High -level migration From her elite to the political right.
“I am not big in identities, but I am very proud to be an American,” he wrote In a post on x. “This is true every day, but in particular today – I think a firm belief that this is the greatest country on Earth. The American miracle stands alone in the history of the world.”
It was a criticism of the perceived drift of the Democratic Party away from innovation and entrepreneurship, as Altman explicitly called for a renewed focus on what he called “technical capitalism”-a philosophy that carries both the creation of wealth and wide prosperity through innovation.
Political transformation of Silicon Valley
Altman’s general break with Democrats is not an isolated event. It comes at a time when the loyalty of the silicon valley is in a state of flow. For decades, the technology industry was seen as a reliable ally of the Democratic Party, especially during the years of Obama, when the administration strengthened close relationships with technology leaders Like Eric Schmidt from Google. However, with the increase of the Biden administration, organizational audit – especially about artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and anti -monopoly – increased technology executives She started to feel worship.
Altman’s criticism repeats increasing feelings among technology leaders that the Democratic Party has become hostile to the forces itself – excitement, entrepreneurship, and creating wealth – which once identified the ethics of Silicon Valley.
The jury outside the true nature of this division, as the Silicon Valley has long been in liberalism, while Democrats from the left and the center vehicle have long preferred a strong organization, but Trump’s years have created new alliances. The executive managers of technology and prices are increasingly agreed on investment capital with the Republican Party with an expression of feeling that they did not feel at home with Democrats.
Political division in Silicon Valley is now crying. while Many technology workers remain liberal or progressiveCEOS, adventure capitalists, and founders – are increasingly embraced by conservative or liberal ideologies.
Fear of feelings “hostile to billionaire”
The transformation is driven by several factors:
- Many leaders believe that democratic policies suffocate innovation through excessive organization and punitive taxes.
- Executive managers cite increasing “anti -billionaire” and anti -technology within the progressive circles, which they see as anti -silicon culture of risk alleviation and wealth.
- The position of the Trump administration administration, especially in artificial intelligence and encryption, has proven attractive to the technical elites that seek to obtain less restrictions on their work.
Perhaps the most remarkable example of the right drifting in the Silicon Valley is Mark Anderson, co -founder of Andressen Horowitz. In the past, Androns became an audio supporter of Donald Trump, citing the organizational approach to the Biden Administration as a threat to the ecosystems to start operating. In July 2024, Andressen and its partners were released.Small technology agenda“A policy document that defends the abolition of organizational restrictions, decreased taxes, and a non -hands -up approach to innovation. He provided this with the effectiveness of“ Per Critical Technology ”to support Trump and the Lekel.
Andressen’s transformation is a symbol of a broader direction: the increasing technological elite is prepared to comply with conservative populism if this means protecting their interests and their vision of the future. AndrinkTechnology statementFrom 2023, he argued that technological innovation is the ultimate solution to social problems and that organizational restrictions are obstacles that must be overcome, and not guarantees to be respected.
Altman’s declaration of political homelessness and the right -wing transformation of Andresnin indicates a profound change in the political scene of the Silicon Valley – then there is a deep participation of Elon Musk with Republican policy. One of the main supporters of the re -election of Donald Trump in 2024, then a prominent member of the first few months of Trump’s second state, and finally in the White House exile, Musk recently launched the “America Party”, a new political party that he said would provide voters as an alternative to democratic and republican parties.
For this story, luck The artificial intelligence is used to help with a preliminary draft. Check an editor of the accuracy of the information before publishing.
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