GEOPOLITICS | U.S. Tech Giants Increase Involvement in Military Industry

Leading American technology companies such as Google, OpenAI, and Meta have intensified their involvement in the U.S. military industry since the era of 'Trump 2.0.' According to Ming Pao, these companies have shifted from their previous stance of avoiding weapons development and are now collaborating openly with the U.S. military. This trend includes earlier participants like Palantir and Auduril, marking a growing partnership between Silicon Valley startups and the U.S. military-industrial complex. The development of military artificial intelligence (AI) is particularly attracting attention. However, some tech executives and engineers remain apprehensive about this trend, with some employees questioning whether technological innovation might become a tool for harm.