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December 23, 2025

Elon Musk, AI and the antichrist: the biggest tech stories of 2025

A look back at the biggest tech stories of the year, from the rise and fall of Musk’s Doge to lucrative investments into AI

Elon Musk, AI and the antichrist: the biggest tech stories of 2025

TL;DR

  • Elon Musk's political influence, particularly his support for Donald Trump, led to significant disruption before a dramatic fall in June.
  • Artificial intelligence became the dominant force in tech, driving massive investments and economic growth while sparking a US-China race for breakthroughs.
  • The construction of AI data centers dramatically altered Earth's landscapes, prompting both enthusiasm for tax revenue and deep environmental concerns.
  • Many Silicon Valley figures, including Musk, aligned with Donald Trump, leading to policy shifts like deregulation and cooperation with immigration enforcement.
  • Australia implemented a ban on social media for individuals under 16.
  • Billionaire Peter Thiel delivered lectures on apocalyptic themes.

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