AI And The Trump-Elon Duo Will Shake Up The US Technology Industry In 2025

2025 is considered a turbulent period for the US technology industry, and not in a positive direction. With Donald Trump returning to the White House and Elon Musk pulling the strings everywhere from Silicon Valley to Capitol Hill, it is best to prepare for chaos. This industry, which has already struggled with the AI war, social media bans, and political tensions, now has to face an unpredictable couple with the power to change (or destroy) everything. The return of Trump means that Big Tech is being dragged into his plans, whether it's supporting mass deportations or addressing China's tech dominance. On the other hand, Elon has become the creator of a new king, using the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and his billions of dollars. TikTok Ban, Brain Degeneration, and the Battle for Attention Let's start with TikTok. Time is ticking—pun intended—and January 19 is the deadline for divestment or complete ban in the United States. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in early January, but Trump has filed a summary amicus brief requesting a postponement. What is his reason? The court needs "time off" to make a decision. Critics call it a delay. Supporters say it's a "smart strategy." Anyway, the future of TikTok in the United States is still in the balance. Meanwhile, the term 'brain fog' has officially entered the cultural lexicon as Oxford's Word of the Year. It's fitting, given the state of social media in 2024. Platforms like Facebook have become mired in AI-generated sludge, leaving users frustrated or downright disgusted. Participation is declining sharply. Governments are stepping in. Australia's social media ban for anyone under 16 has sparked global debate. In the US, schools are banning smartphones and lawmakers are stepping up efforts to combat digital addiction. Trump's TikTok ban could be the biggest shock to the social media landscape to date. If he succeeds, platforms like X and Facebook may struggle to fill the void, but with users already weary of algorithm-driven content, who can say they will stay? The Silicon Valley's Difficult Agreement with Trump Silicon Valley is no longer the rebellious teenager it was in 2017. Back then, Big Tech CEOs pledged to resist Trump's policies. By 2025, with tighter budgets and more limited staff, the tone has changed. A stable line of tech executives has been discovered at Mar-a-Lago, essentially bowing down to Trump. According to the president himself, 'Everybody loves me.' Why? The government contracts are very attractive, and Trump's political moves—such as escalating the trade war with China—create opportunities for companies willing to cooperate. However, this new alliance is not without risks. History books will not positively view companies supporting mass deportations or controversial military contracts. But with wars in Ukraine and Gaza providing a moral cover, many companies seem ready to dive in. AI, Chip And The New Cold War AI is not the golden goose that everyone thinks. Certainly, it is very flashy, but the numbers are not increasing. Companies are pouring billions of dollars into data centers and semiconductors, but profits are slow. Nvidia, the darling of AI, is under siege. CEO Jensen Huang is facing increasing competition from Amazon and Broadcom, while political tensions with China threaten Nvidia's dominance. Beijing does not take lightly the US trade restrictions, and Nvidia is a primary target for retaliation. Consolidation is inevitable. Smaller AI startups are closing down, while larger companies are eyeing mergers to sustain operations. Meanwhile, local communities are resisting the rapid expansion of data centers. Politicians are caught in a crossfire, torn between tech lobbyists and angry constituents. Even newsrooms are not safe. AI tools are both a blessing and a curse for the press. On one hand, they provide powerful reporting capabilities. On the other hand, they are draining advertising revenue and weakening copyright protections. Legislators are trying to modernize copyright law, with 'fair use' becoming a common term. DYOR! #Write2Win #Write&Earn $BTC {spot}(BTCUSDT)