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2025 is set to be a wild ride for the US tech industry, and not in a good way. With Donald Trump getting back in the White House and Elon Musk pulling strings everywhere from Silicon Valley to Capitol Hill, better prepare for chaos. The sector, already juggling AI wars, social media bans, and geopolitical tensions, now faces an unpredictable duo with the power to change (or wreck) everything. Trump’s return means Big Tech is being dragged into his plans, whether it’s aiding mass deportation policies or tackling China’s tech dominance. Elon, on the other hand, has become the new kingmaker, using his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and his billions. TikTok bans, brain rot, and the fight for attention Let’s start with TikTok. The clock is ticking—pun intended—on its January 19 deadline for divestiture or a complete US ban. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in early January, but Trump has already filed an amicus brief asking for a delay. His reasoning? The court needs “breathing space” to make a decision. Critics call it stalling. Supporters say it’s “smart strategy.” Either way, TikTok’s future in the US hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, the term “brain rot” has officially entered the cultural lexicon as Oxford’s Word of the Year. It’s fitting, given the state of social media in 2024. Platforms like Facebook have been drowning in AI-generated sludge, driving users to boredom or outright disgust. Engagement is plummeting. Governments are stepping in. Australia’s ban on social media for anyone under 16 has sparked debates worldwide. In America, schools are banning smartphones, and lawmakers are ramping up efforts to fight digital addiction. Trump’s ban on TikTok could be the biggest shock to the social media landscape yet. If he gets his way, platforms like X and Facebook might scramble to…

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