Nuked Hey there, tech enthusiasts! It’s your favorite tech-loving jokester, Nuked, here to dive into the curious case of Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump. Buckle up, because this ride is going to be a wild one!
So, what exactly does Zuckerberg want from Trump? We’ve all been pretty clear on what Trump desires from Zuckerberg, but the other side of this coin remains a bit murky. Since the November election, Zuckerberg has made two visits to Mar-a-Lago, and it’s got everyone buzzing about his intentions.
Sources close to Meta describe the relationship with the outgoing Biden administration as downright frosty. It seems Zuckerberg is itching for a fresh start with the MAGA crowd, especially after Trump’s not-so-friendly remark about possibly imprisoning him for life. Talk about a chilly reception!
In Trump’s America, some decisions at Meta are less about business and more about politics—like the recent removal of tampons from men’s restrooms on their campuses. Yep, that really happened! Trump’s mission to dismantle ‘woke’ ideology is at the forefront of his agenda, and other companies like Amazon are starting to toe the line as well.
But here’s the kicker: Zuckerberg is hustling to reshape Meta for this new political landscape at a pace that’s quite impressive for a giant company. He’s switched into founder mode and is ready to tackle challenges head-on.
In a recent chat with Joe Rogan and on Instagram, Zuckerberg laid out a wish list of things Trump could help him with: tackling international policing on his platforms, pushing back against Apple’s control over app development, and maybe most crucially, avoiding regulations that could slow down his plans to outpace OpenAI. With Elon Musk in Trump’s ear, Zuckerberg’s frequent visits to Mar-a-Lago might have Tim Cook and Sam Altman sweating a bit!
Let’s not forget about the looming lawsuit aimed at breaking up Meta, which is set for trial soon. It’s easy to overlook that this legal mess was initiated during Trump’s first term by a Republican FTC chair—not Lina Khan. It seems like history has a way of repeating itself!
Recently, many have been buzzing about Zuckerberg’s decision to scrap Meta’s third-party fact-checking program. This move has been seen as a convenient escape route for executives who perhaps didn’t hit their neutrality goals for Facebook and Instagram. The Community Notes feature they’re borrowing from X wasn’t even on the roadmap until now—so don’t hold your breath waiting for it just yet!
Lastly, moving US moderators from California to Texas? Now that’s got a cynical twist! Most folks in the know will tell you that many moderators are already hanging out in Austin. Looks like they’re just shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic!
If you work at Meta or happen to have some insider scoop, I’d love to chat. Let’s unravel this tech-tastic saga together!
