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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, 2025
Perspective
Rethinking Speech Rights in the Era of Corporate Information Control
July 23, 2025
Analysis
Echoes of Power: Elon Musk, Misinformation, and the Fragility of Democratic Discourse
May 27, 2025