Jacob Helberg
Jacob Helberg | |
|---|---|
| Education | George Washington University (BA) New York University (MS) |
| Spouse | Keith Rabois |
Jacob Helberg is an American author and entrepreneur.[1][2] Helberg currently serves as a commissioner for the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, and senior policy advisor to Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies.[3][4][5] Helberg has commented extensively on US-China relations, and the national security implications of Chinese-developed web apps like TikTok.[6][7][8] Helberg became a leading advocate for the 2024 passage of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.[9][10][11][12]
Personal life[edit]
Helberg is openly gay.[13] He married American investor Keith Rabois in a 2018 ceremony officiated by Sam Altman.[14]
Publications[edit]
- The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power (2021)[15]
References[edit]
- ^ Kang, Cecilia (2024-03-27). "A.I. Leaders Press Advantage With Congress as China Tensions Rise". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Dwoskin, Elizabeth; Harwell, Drew; Zakrzewski, Cat (2024-05-02). "The tech billionaires who helped ban TikTok want to write AI rules for Trump". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ "Jacob Helberg | U.S.- CHINA | ECONOMIC and SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION". www.uscc.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Goswami, Rohan (2024-04-11). "Vinod Khosla and Palantir's Jacob Helberg call on Senate to ban TikTok: It's 'a weapon of war'". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Rosenbush, Belle Lin and Steven. "Congressional U.S.-China Commissioner Warns of Global Tech Supply Chain Risk". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Biddle, Sam (2024-03-21). "Tech Official Pushing TikTok Ban Could Reap Windfall From U.S.–China Cold War". The Intercept. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Kang, Cecilia; Maheshwari, Sapna (2023-11-08). "Lawmakers Renew Calls to Ban TikTok After Accusations of Anti-Israel Content". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Wells, Georgia. "WSJ News Exclusive | Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill Build an Anti-China Alliance". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Huang, Stu Woo. "WSJ News Exclusive | How TikTok Was Blindsided by U.S. Bill That Could Ban It". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Maheshwari, Sapna; McCabe, David; Kang, Cecilia (2024-04-24). "'Thunder Run': Behind Lawmakers' Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Perez, Andrew; Madarang, Charisma; Perez, Andrew (2024-03-22). "Lawmaker Who Led TikTok Ban Bill Joins Private Surveillance Firm: Report". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Areddy, James T. "China Top Critic's Exit From Congress Threatens Anti-Beijing Momentum". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Zinko, By Carolyne. "Venture capitalist, 27, expands reach of Rainbow Railroad to S.F." San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Schleifer, Theodore (2019-05-07). "How Pete Buttigieg became the new toast of Silicon Valley's wealthiest donors". Vox. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
- ^ Helberg, Jacob (2022). The wires of war: technology and the global struggle for power. Avid Reader Press. ISBN 978-1-982144-43-2.