David Sacks
David Sacks is a South African-American entrepreneur and investor who has built a career at the intersection of technology and venture capital. He served as PayPal's chief operating officer, founded Yammer—the enterprise social network later acquired by Microsoft—and later started Craft Ventures, a leading venture capital firm. He remains a relevant voice in current news and public discourse as a frequent tech commentator and investor shaping debates around platform responsibility, innovation, and tech policy.
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SpaceX Plans to Expand AI Compute Services Following $1.25B Deal with Anthropic
SpaceX's xAI subsidiary sold $1.25 billion worth of data center capacity to Anthropic and is now seeking more AI compute clients. The company is also planning to develop orbital data centers, aiming to boost its role in AI hardware market growth.
Trump and Xi Hold Key Summit on Trade, Iran, and Taiwan in Beijing
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a crucial summit in Beijing to discuss trade, Iran, and Taiwan amid escalating tensions. The outcomes could shape future US-China relations and regional stability.
David Sacks transitions from White House crypto czar to co-chair of Science & Tech Council
David Sacks has shifted from his position as White House crypto czar to become co-chair of the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. His new role alongside Zuckerberg and Huang signals a broader influence on U.S. tech policy, focusing on AI and innovation.