# Quote of the day by US President Dwight D Eisenhower: 'Public policy could itself become the captive of a scientific-technological elite' — foreshadowing Silicon Valley's global domination

> Campaigners have long feared the influence of big money and influential corporations in politics – with this situation arguably worse than ever.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/quote-of-the-day-by-us-president-dwight-d-eisenhower-public-policy-could-itself-become-the-captive-of-a-scientific-technological-elite-foreshadowing-silicon-valleys-global-domination?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7674249851efb1b4f00620)
- **Published:** 2026-08-08
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #microsoft #ai
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