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The Coming Age of Tech Trillionaires and the Challenge to Democracy
In an era in which extreme wealth, political authority, and technological dominance grant unprecedented influence to a select few, the extraordinary power of a handful of tech figures poses profound challenges to democratic governance. In this series, Tech Policy Press contributors examine the political influence of the tech elite—including the unique phenomenon of centibillionaires and, soon, trillionaires.

Perspective
How Tech Oligarchs Profit from the Logic of 'Finitude Capitalism' and What to Do About It
November 19, 2025Perspective
A Match Made in the Heavens: The Surveillance State and the “New Space” Economy
June 18, 2025Perspective
A New Age of Trillionaire Philanthropy Is Coming. Democracies Should Be Wary.
June 16, 2025Perspective
Gendered Disinformation as Infrastructure: How Tech Billionaires Shape Political Power
May 26, 2025











