War with Big Tech: Sam Altman and Elizabeth Warren Clash Over Political Donations

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The tension between lawmakers and Big Tech continues to escalate, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the center of the latest controversy. Altman recently shared on X (formerly Twitter) a letter of inquiry he received from Senators Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet. The letter scrutinized Altman’s $1 million donation to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, highlighting what Warren and Bennet perceive as a potential conflict of interest. This development sheds light on what some view as the government’s ongoing “war with Big Tech.”

Long-Standing Friction Between Warren and Big Tech

Elizabeth Warren has been one of the most vocal critics of major tech companies, frequently publicly pushing for increased accountability and transparency. 

This latest inquiry into Altman’s donation is not her first confrontation with industry leaders. In March 2024, Warren, alongside Senator Bernie Sanders, criticized Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for inadequate content moderation and the suppression of information related to Palestinian issues.