Should Big Tech CEOs Help Run the Government?

Let’s talk about something that is a part of our daily lives…tech. Whether you’re scrolling through your phone, Venmo’ing your friend, or asking Alexa to play Morgan Wallen, Big Tech is part of our lives. According to some of the latest research, more Americans are open to the idea of tech leaders leaving their boardrooms and into government roles.

Trust Issues? Maybe Not So Much

You’d think public trust in tech CEOs might be on shaky these days, but it's not. A new national report says 68% of Americans believe there are some Big Tech CEOs that we can trust..

Bring 'Em Into the Government? Sure, Why Not

63% of people say they’re good with more tech CEOs getting involved in U.S. government affairs...How could they do worse? That doesn’t mean that we will see a Zuckerberg 2028 bumper sticker, but it means that people are starting to think that tech minds could help out with the country’s big challenges.

Some Say “More,” Others Say “We're Good”

Not everyone’s jumping on the tech-for-government train, though. 22% say they don't mind how involved tech leaders are now, and 14% of Americans want to see more tech influence in government. That means, more meetings, more testimony, and more cringe statements.

PayPal, Google, Microsoft: The Cool Kids of Big Tech

When asked which tech companies people like, PayPal came out on top with 63% favorability, followed by Google (60%) and Microsoft (57%). When it comes to impact on the economy? Amazon is the king, with 30% saying it has the biggest influence on the U.S. financial scene.

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So What’s This Mean for Us in New York?

New Yorkers are no strangers to innovation. From the tech scenes in NYC to startup companies in places like Buffalo and Albany, we're in it. So the idea of tech leaders shaping policy isn’t all that far-fetched. The real question is will Silicon Valley's brightest really relate to what life is like in the Empire State? We'll have to wait and see about that.