Tech & Innovation - February 04, 2025

Trump's Tech Impact in Early Presidency: TikTok, AI, and...

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As President Donald Trump embarks on his second term, he has wasted no time making his mark on the tech world. On his first day, Trump signed several executive actions, including halting enforcement of the TikTok ban and rolling back the Biden administration's artificial intelligence order. His administration is also facing a lawsuit regarding Elon Musk's alleged intrusion into the government's payment systems.

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Trump's Tech-Focused First Day

Trump entered his second term with the intention of hitting the ground running. He had already selected nominees and chairs for key tech-overseeing agencies and has the backing of several tech billionaires who attended his inauguration. Trump's first day was marked by the halting of the TikTok ban and the reversal of the Biden administration's AI order.

Lawsuit Over Musk's Alleged Intrusion

Trump's administration is facing a lawsuit over Elon Musk's alleged 'massive and unprecedented' intrusion into the American government's payment systems. Advocacy group Public Citizen filed the suit on behalf of several organizations, claiming that the Treasury Department violated the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code's regulations by allowing Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access these systems.

AI-First Strategy Outlined

In a separate development, Wired reports that a Musk ally outlined an 'AI-first' strategy to General Services Administration workers. The vision is for a GSA that operates like a startup software company, automating various internal tasks and centralizing data from across the federal government.

Trump's administration is being sued over Elon Musk's alleged 'massive and unprecedented' intrusion into the American government's payment systems. The suit claims that the Treasury Department violated the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code's regulations by letting Musk and DOGE access these systems.