Big Tech gets worried about Trump’s AI czar David Sacks is supposed to be pushing the tech industry’s AI agenda in Washington. But lobbyists fear he could be derailing it nationwide.

President Donald Trump’s aggressive move to block states from regulating artificial intelligence is splitting the tech lobby — and steering its frustration squarely toward David Sacks, the president’s AI czar

Washington worries Trump could bail out Zuckerberg With a historic antitrust suit looming against Meta, could the company get a reprieve from its new ally in the White House?

NEW: As Zuckerberg cozies up to Trump, Washington worries the White House will call off an imminent antitrust trial against Meta.

www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

With @meganmesserly.bsky.social , Dasha Burns and Meredith Lee Hill.

White House seriously considering deal from Oracle to run TikTok Any deal could face security concerns from China hawks in Congress.

NEW: The White House is seriously considering a deal where software giant Oracle would run TikTok in the United States - but continued security concerns persist, including the role played by TikTok's Beijing-based parent firm.

www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

But first I need news! A lot has changed in the last 8 weeks and I am in need fresh tech gossip. Call, text, email, Signal, DM, carrier pigeon - you've got info, I want to know it!

Ok - time to stop lurking on here. I haven't really posted on The Other Place in over a year, but I'm fresh off an 8-week paternity leave and ready to jump back into the social media fray. This Place feels like The Other Place used to, which is nice! Expect periodic tech policy posts going forward.