The United Nations high commissioner for human rights expressed significant apprehension on Monday regarding the notable shift in the United States’ direction since Donald Trump’s return to power, emphasizing concerns about the unchecked power of unelected tech oligarchs. In a statement, the UN rights chief highlighted the growing influence of a small group of tech oligarchs who control people’s data, without directly naming individuals such as Elon Musk. The commissioner’s remarks underscored the challenges posed by the concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals in the tech industry. This development raises important questions about data privacy, corporate power, and democratic governance in the digital age.