A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving - The New York Times

kept by eddie dec 27, 25

A proposed California wealth tax on billionaires unrealized gains has some wealthy residents, including Peter Thiel and Larry Page, considering leaving the state.

Google Co-Founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page Reduce Ties to California - The New York Times
Sergey Brin and Larry Page are both reducing their ties to California, the state where they built their fortunes.
also on Larry Page
NYC’s Pied-à-Terre Owners Hunt for Creative Ways to Dodge New Tax - WSJ
NYC pied-à-terre owners are seeking creative, sometimes dubious, ways to avoid a new second-home tax, including setting up offshore entities or pretending relatives live there.
also on #taxation
Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism" - Ars Technica
Palantir employees internally criticize the company's deepening ties with Trump-era immigration enforcement and military actions, calling it a 'descent into fascism.'
also on Peter Thiel, #politics
Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID
Anthropic may require some Claude users to upload government ID to appeal flagged accounts, citing fraud prevention amid tensions with the Trump administration.
also on Peter Thiel