OpenAI’s Altman to donate $1mn to Trump’s inauguration fund

Trump has invited Xi Jinping to attend inauguration

President-elect Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month in Washington, a spokesperson confirmed Thursday. Karoline Leavitt, who will serve as White ...

The Hill - 1d

Gingrich: Xi attending Trump inauguration would be ‘signal to the planet’

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) responded to President-elect Trump's invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend Inauguration Day in January, saying his acceptance would send a ...

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Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to his inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January, though it's unclear if he plans to attend.

NBC News - 1d

Meta donates $1mn to Trump’s inauguration fund

First-time contribution shows social media platform and its chief are trying to mend relations with president-elect

Financial Times - 2d

Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s 2025 Inauguration as Mark Zuckerberg Courts Favor for Second Term

The company didn't contribute to Trump's first inaugural in 2017 or Joe Biden's in 2021 The post Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s 2025 Inauguration as Mark Zuckerberg Courts Favor for Second Term ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund

The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.

CBS News - 2d

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund

The move follows a visit that Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, made last month to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.

The New York Times - 2d

Jan. 6 rioter says retired congressman invited him to Trump's inauguration

A Jan. 6 rioter filed a letter showing that a retired Republican congressman invited him to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C, next month. Russell Taylor, a California ...

The Hill - 2d

Jan. 6 defendant invited to Trump's inauguration by former GOP lawmaker

A former member and three current members of Congress invited a Jan. 6 defendant to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, according to a letter filed by the defendant's lawyer.

NBC News - 2d

Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to inauguration

Sources have confirmed to CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January. The invitation comes despite Trump's repeated plan to ...

CBS News - 2d

Trump Intends to Reshape U.S. Policies Within Hours of Inauguration

Donald Trump want to shake up politics on day one of his presidency.

Inc. - 2d

Wray to resign as FBI director before Trump's inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump announced in November that he intended to name Kash Patel to replace Cristopher Wray as FBI director.

CBS News - 2d

Man who pleaded guilty to Jan. 6 charge asks if he can go to Trump's inauguration

Russell Taylor, who pleaded guilty to a Jan. 6 conspiracy charge, has asked the court if he can travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.

CBS News - 2d

Chris Wray plans to resign as FBI director ahead of Trump inauguration

FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced his plans to resign from the position ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration. Trump appointed Wray during his first term in office and has already ...

NBC News - 2d

OpenAI CFO Sees Trump as the AI President

Sarah Friar also said she trusts Musk to prioritize national interests and foster competition as he looks at trimming government.

Inc. - 2d

Why Cathie Wood may have the best fund to play Trump 2.0

Exposure to crypto, Musk and defense is bolstering this ETF

MarketWatch - 2d

China ramps up Wall Street meetings as Trump inauguration looms

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has met with several U.S. finance executives as Beijing seeks to build relationships in the face of rising bilateral tensions.

CNBC - 3d

Elon Musk’s rumoured $100m donation may just fuel a fresh look at UK political funding

Though denied, the mere fact a foreign billionaire could chuck so much money at one party might just spur rule changes. Elon Musk has denied he is gearing up to chuck $100m at Nigel Farage’s Reform ...

The Guardian - 5d

Gaza peace deal possible before Trump inauguration, Qatar’s PM says

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani says there is work being done ‘to get things back on track’. Momentum has returned to the Gaza peace talks and an agreement is possible before Donald ...

The Guardian - 6d

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: You could get paid one day for the AI training data we use

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says content creators should be paid for their contributions to artificial intelligence models, including for chatbots like ChatGPT.

CNBC - Dec. 6

World Bank reaches $100bn funding target but faces Trump challenge

US contribution under Biden sets up potential battle in the new Congress next year

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Musk donated more than $250mn to Trump campaign, electoral filings show

Figures underscore lengths to which Tesla chief was prepared to go to secure victory in November

Financial Times - Dec. 6

FirstFT: US equity funds record $140bn of inflows after Trump’s election win

Also in this newsletter, South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law again and the FT’s most influential women of 2024

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Investors pour $140bn into US stock funds after Trump election victory

Bets incoming administration will enact ‘pro growth’ agenda spur rush into Wall Street equities

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Maximize the impact of your donations

Jill Schlesinger shares tips on how to give back during the season of giving while ensuring your donations have the biggest impact.

CBS News - Dec. 5

In Sam Altman We Trust?

This week on Uncanny Valley, we do a deep dive on Open AI’s Sam Altman.

Wired - Dec. 5

Sam Altman brushes off Musk's influence in Trump administration amid tension

Sam Altman, the CEO of tech company OpenAI, brushed off tech billionaire Elon Musk's influence in the upcoming Trump administration, according to a Wednesday report from The New York Times. Altman ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Downplays Dangers of A.I. and Elon Musk

The chief executive of OpenAI said the technology would boost productivity and rejected worries that his rival mogul could use his political influence to harm competitors.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon Musk

ABC News - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Won’t Abuse New Friendship With Trump

AI leader Altman said today that he thinks ‘Elon will do the right thing’ when it comes to the Trump connection

Inc. - Dec. 4

Trump’s top inauguration donors to be rewarded with dinners and access

Those who donate $1m or raise $2m will get invites to dinners with Donald and Melania Trump as well as JD Vance. Top donors to Donald Trump’s inauguration committee will be rewarded with dinners ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding

About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Coming Up This Morning: Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel; Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI; Serena Williams; and former President Bill Clinton

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The New York Times - Dec. 4

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