Simon Book

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Simon Book is a prominent German business and investigative journalist currently serving as a U.S. economics correspondent for DER SPIEGEL. Based in San Francisco since October 2023, he covers major global shifts including the rise of artificial intelligence, Silicon Valley tech giants, and transatlantic trade relations.

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Simon Book has been covering the shifting political allegiances of Silicon Valley figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, while also examining the dangers and employment impacts of artificial intelligence.

Recent articles

• Veering to the Right in Silicon Valley: The Two Faces of Mark ZuckerbergSpiegel · Feb 9, 2026
• (S+) From Trump Foil to Trump Loyal: The Bizarre Transformation of Jeff BezosSpiegel · Apr 14, 2026
• "Reckless, Suicidal Race": The Deadly Threat Posed by Artificial IntelligenceSpiegel · Mar 4, 2026

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