Peter Thiel

Michael Kratsios, a former deputy to venture capitalist Peter Thiel and one of Silicon Valley's most influential tech policy figures, has taken charge of the U.S. government's AI strategy amid escalating competition with China's tech giants. What Happened: Kratsios was confirmed by the Senate to...

Tech billionaire and venture capitalist Peter Thiel is considering writing a book about ancient prophecies, the Antichrist, and Armageddon—and he believes we’re ignoring what may be the most dangerous threat of all: the rise of global authoritarianism disguised as peace. What Happened: In an...

Billionaire Peter Thiel, who has no formal position in the Trump Administration, has multiple affiliations with organizations that aim to reform the government. Thiel’s connections, which include multiple old and new employees of his companies, have been included in the Trump administration,...

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) disclosed buying stock in a handful of public companies including Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR). The latest purchase disclosed Friday could lead to more scrutiny of Congress Trading activity. What Happened: Greene is one of the most well-known members of...

Billionaire Peter Thiel, a renowned venture capitalist and co-founder of PayPal Holdings and Palantir Technologies, got into Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investments long before its meteoric bull runs captured the world's attention. However, the long-held conviction appeared to fade, as apparent from one...

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trades near $95,000, PayPal Holdings Inc. co-founder Peter Thiel‘s framework for identifying market bubbles offers crypto investors a timely analytical tool, drawing parallels between historical manias and current market dynamics. What Happened: Speaking at the Yale...

Beginning on Jan. 20, 2025, a network of powerful billionaires will exert unparalleled influence over the U.S. government, according to former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. He names venture capitalist Peter Thiel as a central figure in what Reich describes as a “billionaire brain trust...

The past week has seen significant developments in the tech industry, with AI at the forefront. OpenAI announced its transition to a for-profit entity, President-elect Trump appointed a new senior AI advisor, and Google faced intense scrutiny following the release of ChatGPT. Here’s a quick...

Peter Thiel, former CEO of PayPal, once shared his perspective on the evolving role of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on math skills. What Happened: In April, earlier this year, speaking on the “Conversations with Tyler” podcast, Thiel suggested that AI’s rise...

Peter Thiel recently opened up on The Joe Rogan Experience about the challenges of moving businesses from places like Los Angeles to other popular relocation hubs such as Miami and Austin. While the pandemic made relocation more feasible for many, the situation seems to have shifted dramatically in...

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) CEO Alex Karp welcomed praise from billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller during JPMorgan’s Asset Managers CEO Forum which took place from Friday to Sunday, as the data analytics company’s stock continues its remarkable ascent. What Happened:...

As we wrap up another eventful week in tech, the spotlight was on quantum computing, AI infrastructure, and antitrust probes. Conversations between tech giants, massive investments in AI, and regulatory scrutiny made headlines, painting a vivid picture of the dynamic tech landscape. Let’s...

Peter Thiel has voiced his support for the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency initiative, suggesting it could be a key strategy to prevent significant tax increases. What Happened: During an interview on Thursday with Piers Morgan, Thiel noted that while many in Washington doubt the...

Crusoe, a vertically integrated artificial intelligence infrastructure provider, secured $600 million in Series D funding led by Peter Thiel‘s Founders Fund, valuing the company at $2.8 billion. The round included participation from Fidelity, NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), and other investors,...

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is a top-performing stock in 2024, hitting new all-time highs of $629.79 on Friday, and boosting the wealth of CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. What Happened: Zuckerberg currently ranks as the third-richest person in the world with $215 billion in wealth, according...