What Big Tech got out of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

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Imagine you're playing a game where you can pick special cards that help you do better, like getting extra turns or more points. Now, think of Big Tech companies (like the ones that make your favorite games and apps) playing a similar game. President Trump gave out a special set of cards called the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." Even though Big Tech didn’t get every card they wanted, they still got some pretty cool ones. These cards help them save some of their allowance (money) that they usually have to give away, so they can keep more for themselves and use it to make even better games and apps!

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President Trump signed a big new rule called the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" on Independence Day. This isn't just any rule; it's a huge one that affects lots of people and companies, including the big ones that make your favorite video games and apps. These Big Tech companies had a list of things they hoped this new rule would give them, like ways to save money on taxes (that's the money everyone has to pay to the government). The bill didn't give them everything they wanted, but it did include some goodies, like making it cheaper for them to do business. This is kind of like having a coupon book that lets you buy things for less money. It means these companies can spend less on boring stuff like taxes and more on cool stuff like new technology.

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On July 4th, President Trump signed a major piece of legislation known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." This bill is significant, particularly for its impact on major technology companies, commonly referred to as Big Tech. While the bill didn't fully match Big Tech's wishlist, it included several key provisions that benefit these companies financially. For example, it featured tax cuts, which are basically reductions in the amount of money companies owe to the government. This means companies like Google, Apple, and Facebook will have more resources to invest in new projects or improve their existing services.

This legislation comes at a time when Big Tech is under a lot of scrutiny from both the public and lawmakers. Some people think these companies are too powerful and need more rules to control them. The bill's support from Republican lawmakers and its provisions suggest a more business-friendly approach, aiming to stimulate growth and innovation. The broader implications here include shifts in how tech companies operate within the economy and possibly how they'll continue to influence our day-to-day lives through technology. Moving forward, we might see these companies use the financial breathing room given by the bill to push for more advancements in technology, though it will be interesting to monitor how they navigate the growing calls for more regulation.