The United States and the United Kingdom made noteworthy progress towards realizing this ambition by signing the Tech Prosperity Deal. This popular and monumental initiative will accelerate new technologies across nuclear, AI and quantum, to enhance global partnerships and collaboration. This groundbreaking deal has garnered the attention of the biggest names in the tech world. Apple’s Tim Cook and OpenAI’s Sam Altman are just two who have been watching intently.
This recent signing of the Tech Prosperity Deal is a testament to the two countries’ commitment to strengthening their technological prowess. American tech companies have promised an impressive £31 billion – roughly $42 billion. This £100m investment is meant to strengthen AI infrastructure throughout the U.K. This investment will make connecting these two crucial partners easier, allowing for greater innovation and growth within the sector.
Techcrunch, one of the most influential outlets for technology news and analysis, covered many of the landmark events that have taken place around this deal. President Trump recently hosted a dinner for 33 influential leaders from Silicon Valley, including Cook and Altman, to discuss the implications of the agreement and explore future collaborations. Participants at this think tank explored the implications of Trump’s latest anti-woke AI order. This order would impose steep costs on U.S. tech companies.
In addition to the Tech Prosperity Deal, Trump has directed his attorney general to investigate private companies receiving federal funds that implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs deemed “illegal.” This contentious action has sparked furious backlash—and support—from the tech world. It also raises urgent questions about the future of corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Dominic-Madori Davis, senior venture capital and startup reporter for TechCrunch, lives in New York City. As someone who has been tracking all of this extremely closely, her specialty. He can tell you a lot more about what all this policy means for American tech companies. If so, you can reach him at dominic.davis@techcrunch.com. By the way, you can reach him on Signal at +1 646 831-7565.
Furthermore, Techcrunch has reported on Big Tech companies such as OpenAI, Google, and Apple pledging to collaborate with the government. These companies are working to build digital health ecosystems that integrate advanced technologies into the U.S. healthcare system. OpenAI’s new effort to bring AI assistant tools to government services is an important move in that direction, setting the stage for improved public sector efficiency.
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