Computerworld November 13, 2024
This is the first of a two-part look at how President-elect Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could affect Microsoft. Today’s focus: the future of AI.
With last week’s US elections, everything changed for the tech industry, especially for Microsoft. Given President-elect Donald J. Trump’s penchant for incendiary statements, off-the-cuff decisions, plans to impose massive tariffs, and willingness to use the power of his office for personal vendettas, almost anything could happen.
But based on Trump’s past actions, who he turns to for tech and economic advice, and what he’s said on the campaign trail, there’s a lot we know about how Microsoft will likely be affected by his upcoming four-year reign.
There’s so much, in fact,...