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Silicon Valley tech titans bankroll Met Gala, raising record $42 million

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The Met Gala achieved a record $42 million in fundraising this year, largely due to significant financial backing from the tech industry. Major companies like Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI purchased expensive tables, with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos serving as lead sponsors. This marks a notable shift as tech figures and companies took center stage at the event, traditionally dominated by fashion and entertainment. AI

IMPACT Highlights the growing financial influence and public presence of major AI companies and their leaders in high-profile cultural events.

RANK_REASON Significant shift in event sponsorship with major tech companies and figures taking a lead role in fundraising. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Silicon Valley tech titans bankroll Met Gala, raising record $42 million

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    The Met Gala raised a record $42 million as Silicon Valley picked up the tab—and as celebs protested Jeff Bezos’ sponsoring of the event

    The Met Gala raised a record $42 million this year, powered by Silicon Valley sponsors. Other usual regulars decided to skip because of their presence.

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