FT: A lesson for oligarchs like Musk – politics can be deadly

Key points:

• Tech elites like Musk and Zuckerberg are amassing political influence in the US.
• Comparisons drawn with Russia's '90s oligarchs highlight risks of power overreach.
• Politically aligned tech investments spark ethical concerns and potential backlash.

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By John Thornhill

The emergence of a powerful tech elite close to Donald Trump has jarring echoes with Russia

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