China bans Elon Musk lookalikes
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Musk just last week expressed his desire to meet Yilong Ma — a Chinese man who went viral for bearing a striking resemblance to him.Read full articleBusiness Insider: Elon Musk Chinese doppelgänger suspended from China's TikTok, Twitter
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Elon Musk’s viral Chinese doppelgänger Yilong Ma suspended from China’s versions of TikTok and Twitter
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China bans Elon Musk lookalikes: Today in W&V's tech column: Twitter scoffs at windowless Apple car, radar camera for bikes, China blocks Elon Musk double
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Elon Musk’s viral Chinese doppelgänger Yilong Ma suspended from China’s versions of TikTok and Twitter
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China bans Elon Musk lookalikes: Today in W&V's tech column: Twitter scoffs at windowless Apple car, radar camera for bikes, China blocks Elon Musk double
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Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk's Clash with Brazil's Supreme Court
- Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has been publicly criticizing Alexandre de Moraes, one of Brazil's Supreme Court judges, for the past week.
- The dispute revolves around X, a social media company owned by Mr. Musk, which announced on April 6th that a Brazilian court had ordered it to block a set of 'popular' accounts or face hefty fines.
- Mr. Moraes then initiated an inquiry against Mr. Musk for obstruction of justice, leading Mr. Musk to claim that censorship in Brazil is worse than in any other country where the platform operates.
- The row highlights the power of Brazil's Supreme Court and the debate on regulating social media without harming freedom of speech, which is a crucial battleground in Brazil.
Elon Musk and Javier Milei share their love of free markets in first meeting: Tesla boss shows Argentine president Texas factory where they talked about lithium ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Javier Milei Discuss Free Markets and Investment Opportunities
- Elon Musk and Argentine president Javier Milei met for the first time at Tesla's Texas factory.
- They discussed market liberation, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles, and investment opportunities.
- Milei unexpectedly won an election focused on spending cuts and inflation reduction.
- Both shared similar views on free markets and expressed support for Israel in conflicts.
Elon Musk threatens to disobey court order over banned profiles: Brazil threatens to regulate social media owned by "billionaires domiciled abroad."
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Beijing half marathon: Organisers investigating controversial finish: Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African ...
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Quick Glance: Beijing Half Marathon under Controversy Investigation
- Organisers are probing the Beijing half marathon following claims that three African athletes purposefully slowed down to let China's He Jie cross the finish line first.
- He completed the race in 1 hour, 3 minutes, and 44 seconds, surpassing Kenya's Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, and Ethiopia's Dejene Hailu, who all tied for second, a second behind the leader.
- While an investigation is ongoing, none of the involved runners have issued a statement regarding the incident, although users on the Chinese social media platform Weibo have discussed the race and criticized the conclusion.
- The Beijing Sports Bureau, responsible for sports in the city, stated that an investigation is in progress and the results will be disclosed once available.
Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk aims to make carmaker ‘lean and hungry’: Billionaire says ‘there is nothing I hate more’ than cutting staff as more than ...
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Tesla: job cuts at e-car company - Welcome to reality, Elon Musk!: Tesla is facing a large wave of layoffs. This is bad for the employees, but hopefully healing ...
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Elon Musk plans to charge new X users to enable posting: Elon Musk is planning to charge new X users a small fee to enable posting on the social network and to ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk plans to impose fees on new X users for posting
- Elon Musk is strategizing to charge new X users a nominal fee to activate posting on the social network and mitigate the bot issue.
- Musk emphasized that implementing a small fee for new accounts was the 'sole method' to halt the 'influx of bots.'
- New accounts are anticipated to have free posting privileges after three months, exempt from any charges.
- At present, there is a lack of specific information on the timeline for enforcing this policy and the potential fees new users might be required to pay.
Elon Musk’s Lifts Restrictions on X Accounts in Brazil in Challenge to Court: Billionaire Elon Musk said he will lift restrictions imposed on some X accounts in ...
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- Billionaire Elon Musk announced plans to lift restrictions on some X accounts in Brazil, risking the potential closure of the social media platform in the country.
- The decision came after court rulings forced X to block specific popular accounts in Brazil without disclosing the reasons or legal violations.
- The legal battle unfolds as courts in Brazil escalate efforts to combat fake news and hate speech online.
- Musk has previously clashed with Brazilian authorities over content censorship on his platform, arguing that it goes against the law and the will of the Brazilian people.
Apple loses smartphone crown to Samsung as Chinese rivals gain ground: iPhone sales fall 10 per cent in first quarter of 2024 while groups including Xiaomi and ...
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- Apple loses top position in the global smartphone market to Samsung as Chinese competitors gain traction.
- Samsung regains its status as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter of 2024, just three months after Apple claimed the top spot.
- The market's strongest growth comes from two Chinese manufacturers, while Apple continues to face challenges in the world's largest smartphone market.
- Despite an overall increase in global smartphone shipments, Apple experiences a decline in iPhone sales in China and misses out on much of the broader industry recovery.
Tesla is planning to lay off 10% of its workers after dismal 1Q sales, multiple news outlets report
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Quick Glance: Tesla to Cut 14,000 Jobs, Elon Musk Aims for Lean Brand
- Tesla is laying off more than 10% of its global workforce, equivalent to at least 14,000 roles, in response to slowing demand and price pressure.
- Elon Musk announced the 'difficult decision' in a memo, mentioning that Tesla had experienced role and function duplications in certain areas due to rapid growth in recent years.
- The job cuts follow a difficult start to the year for the electric carmaker, citing production problems caused by unforeseen factors and a decline in global demand.
- Tesla recorded a gross profit margin of 17.6% in the fourth quarter, the lowest in over four years, attributed to repeated price cuts and increased competition in China.
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- Musk anticipates that AI capabilities will likely exceed those of all humans in the next five years.
- A series of AI breakthroughs in the past 18 months have accelerated development faster than expected, with Musk being more optimistic than previous forecasts.
- Musk has intensified his efforts to enter the AI race by seeking funding for his own AI startup to compete with OpenAI, while also advocating for a pause in the development of advanced AI systems.
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- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou and stated that outside influence cannot prevent the "family" reunion between Beijing and Taipei.
- Xi highlighted dialogue between the two sides, emphasizing that all issues can be discussed.
- Beijing sees the self-ruled island as a province that must be reunited with mainland China, not ruling out the use of force to assert its claims on Taiwan.
- Tensions across the Taiwan Strait are escalating, with Xi stressing that both sides are Chinese and that all issues can be discussed without separation.
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- Luxury apartments in Hong Kong are being reduced by almost half in price.
- Developers have only managed to sell five out of 295 apartments.
- Buyers are allowed up to 180 days for downpayments.
- Developers are in restructuring discussions due to credit issues.
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Chinese Stocks Advance as Beijing Renews Regulatory Support: Chinese stocks gained Monday as renewed regulatory support from Beijing shielded the market from a ...
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China: Internet amused by 'sanitary pad' building design: The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.
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Elon Musk wanted this deposition kept secret. Here are the best moments: Highlights from the Tesla CEO and X owner's newly released deposition transcript
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Quick Glance: Spiro Faces Sanctions Bid in Texas Defamation Fight
- Benjamin Brody seeks sanctions against Elon Musk's lawyer Alex Spiro for alleged unauthorized legal practice in a defamation lawsuit.
- Spiro represented Musk in a hearing despite not being licensed in Texas and lacking court permission.
- Brody claims Musk made false statements about him on social media, leading to a lawsuit.
- Spiro's behavior during a hearing was described as highly unprofessional, prompting demands for legal fees and sanctions.
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- Tesla has reportedly halted Cybertruck deliveries, possibly due to issues with the accelerator pedal.
- Forums dedicated to the Tesla Cybertruck recently reported delays or cancellations in deliveries.
- Influencers confirm that Tesla has suspended all Cybertruck deliveries for 7 days to address an issue with the accelerator pedal.
- Tesla is facing challenges with production in Shanghai and struggling to ramp up production of the updated Model 3 in the Fremont plant.
Tesla cutting 10% of workforce as EV sales disappoint: reports: The company recently reported its lowest quarterly sales since 2022.
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Gina Carano “Grotesquely Trivialized The Holocaust,” Disney Says; Wants Elon Musk-Backed Suit On ‘Mandalorian’ Firing Tossed
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Chinese Buyers Cancel Corn Shipments as Beijing Supports Farmers: Chinese buyers are canceling corn shipments as they seek to comply with new government measures ...
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Tesla 'Layoffs' Spell Bad News for Elon Musk: Elon Musk has seen his personal fortune slashed by tens of billions of dollars so far this year.
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Quick Glance: Tesla Layoffs Impact Elon Musk's Fortune
- Elon Musk has seen his personal fortune plummet by billions of dollars this year.
- Tesla announced global workforce reductions of 'more than 10%' in an internal email sent by CEO Elon Musk to staff.
- The reported layoffs come at a challenging time for Musk and Tesla, with quarterly results showing an 8.5% decline in product deliveries compared to the previous year.
- Tesla shares have dropped over 30% this year, causing Musk to fall to third place on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Chinese city Zhengzhou tells state-owned company to buy second-hand homes to reduce new housing inventories
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Meloni Seeks China Reset After Italy Ditches Belt and Road Pact: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is embarking on a charm offensive with Beijing as she ...
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Quick Glance: Philippines Rejects US Access to More Military Bases
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. allowed US access to four more Philippine military bases, bringing the total to nine.
- The Biden administration is strengthening alliances in the region to counter China, aligning with Philippine efforts to enhance external defense.
- Marcos emphasizes that the presence of US troops is in response to China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
- China accuses the Philippines of providing the US with bases that could undermine its security.
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Ukraine War: Does Elon Musk's Starlink help Russia's war of aggression?: Is Russia using Elon Musk's Starlink technology on the front lines? This is what US ...
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Quick Glance: Starlink in Russia: Musk's Technology in Warfare
- Elon Musk expresses concern over Starlink's use in Russia's war.
- Russia employs Starlink for military purposes contrary to its original intent.
- Illicit networks smuggle banned Starlink terminals into Russia.
- Starlink aids Russia in overcoming communication issues and controlling drones.
Elon Musk: Tesla boss to visit India for meeting with PM Modi: The Tesla boss is expected to announce major investment plans in India as the firm faces slowing ...
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Quick Glance: Musk to Meet Modi in India and Announce Investment Plans
- Elon Musk plans to visit India to meet Narendra Modi and announce investment plans.
- Musk expected to open a new factory in India and will be accompanied by other executives.
- India reduces import taxes on electric vehicles to attract foreign investments.
- Tesla plans manufacturing plant in India with around $2 billion investment to tap into the growing EV market.
Chinese gamers can't RMA their RTX 4090s due to US sanctions — users are being very careful with how they treat their top-tier GPUs
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Dispute over X in Brazil: Elon Musk's latest feud: The owner of X, formerly Twitter, has been publicly dueling with a Brazilian judge for days ...
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Elon Musk raises alarm on Greece’s ‘population collapse’: Billionaire Elon Musk addressed Greece’s low birth rate in a post on Platform X on Monday.
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SpaceX Adds 500,000 New Starlink Users in 4 Months: The global user base for Starlink is now at 2.7 million, up from 2.2 million in December.
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Quick Glance: SpaceX Spending on Moonshot Bets
- Confidential SpaceX financial reports for 2018 and 2019 reveal the company's reliance on Starlink for profitability.
- The pivotal years of 2018 and 2019 saw significant events like the Falcon Heavy rocket launch and Crew Dragon capsule test.
- The company reported revenues of $1.98 billion in 2018 and $1.45 billion in 2019, but also faced losses due to high costs.
- The financials indicated NASA contracts played a significant role in SpaceX's revenue, while the introduction of the Starship rocket may change the game.
Elon Musk’s X botched an attempt to replace “twitter.com” links with “x.com”: Automatic text replacement let users spoof URLs ending in x, like netflix.com.
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Elon Musk Indicates That X Might Soon Start Charging New Users for Basic Actions Such as Liking, Bookmar…
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Biden urged to ban China-made electric vehicles from the US: Senate Banking Committee chair called Chinese EVs an "existential threat" to the US motor industry.
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China’s capital markets activity falls to multi-decade lows: Mainland equity issuance is the worst on record this year in a sign of low investor confidence
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Judge halts Texas probe into Media Matters’ reporting on X: Texas attorney general remained silent on claims of First Amendment retaliation.
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Why the South China Sea Fuels US-China Tensions: For decades, the US has guaranteed freedom of navigation in Asia’s waters, patrolling the seas with a view to ...
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Trouble at Tesla? The headache facing Elon Musk: The company is at a crossroads as Musk grapples with falling sales and an influx of cheap Chinese-made EVs
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Elon Musk : l'IA sera "plus intelligente que l'homme le plus intelligent" d'ici deux ans
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Chinese pianist Lang Lang gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: His inclusion places him among a select group of Asian artistes like Bruce Lee ...
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Tesla to cut over 10% of workforce in global retrenchment: Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk revealed the job cuts in an email to staff, citing duplication of ...
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Exclusive: China's CNOOC stockpiles Russian oil at new reserve base, traders, tanker trackers say
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What a surprise! Free speech absolutist Elon Musk doesn’t really love free speech
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Controversy of Free Speech
- Elon Musk's online platforms are losing users as he focuses on funding absurd lawsuits.
- Despite issues at his companies, Musk supports controversial expressions.
- Musk presents himself as a free speech advocate but seems intolerant of criticism towards him.
- Musk weaponizes the law to silence critics and acts hypocritically as a 'champion' of free speech.
Elon Musk's Grok AI can now 'understand' images: New "Vision" Grok will be available to testers and select users.
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk predicts AI will surpass human intelligence by 2026
- Elon Musk anticipates AI to be smarter than an individual human by the end of next year.
- The Tesla CEO forecasts that the total amount of sentient compute will surpass all humans in five years.
- Musk speculates that due to the abundance of talent in AI, AI could surpass human intelligence by 2026.
- Despite highlighting hardware constraints and data scarcity, Musk remains optimistic about AI advancements in the upcoming years.
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Elon Musk and Jamie Dimon’s AI Predictions and What They Mean for the Future of Humanity
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Jamie Dimon’s AI Projections and Impact on Humanity
- Elon Musk and Jamie Dimon state that artificial intelligence will be smarter than humans and reshape society.
- The uncertainty lies in whether the predictions of one of the world’s wealthiest individuals and the leader of the nation’s largest bank will materialize or be exaggerated.
EU countries to pledge help for solar sector, but no trade curbs on China, draft shows
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“Hungry for growth phase”: Tesla plans massive job cuts - 3000 jobs in Grünheide: For the first time in almost four years, Tesla sold fewer new cars at the ...
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Elon Musk won’t stop tweeting. Now Tesla might be paying the price: A "growing number of EV shoppers are increasingly put off by Elon Musk’s behavior and ...
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- A growing number of EV shoppers are increasingly put off by Elon Musk’s behavior and politics.
- Musk has increasingly focused on controversy and politics, negatively affecting Tesla's reputation and sales.
- Tesla disclosed disappointing delivery numbers for the first quarter, with Musk's controversial behavior likely leading some consumers to explore alternatives.
- Musk scored low in trust surveys, with many EV shoppers now seeking alternatives to Tesla to avoid his behavior and politics.
Elon Musk’s Latest Mars Pitch Has Potential: SpaceX has made significant progress toward what once seemed an unattainable goal.
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Tesla to cut workforce as China accelerates into EV sector: NEW YORK -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees on Monday that the electric vehicle giant is cutting ...
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