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How Big Money and Tech Power Changed the Met Gala

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AI-generatedThe article discusses the Met Gala's shift towards showcasing billionaire and tech influence, but no concrete commercial mechanism, price impact, supply chain effect, or company margin change is identified. The event is cultural/social, not commercial. No sector impact.
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- Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos were major financial backers and honorary chairs of the 2026 Met Gala.
- Tech executives from OpenAI and Amazon had a notable presence, with a tech figure serving as leading sponsor for the first time.
- Critics highlighted the growing overlap between extreme wealth and access to elite cultural institutions.
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