Elon Musk’s misleading election claims have accrued 1.2 billion views on X, new analysis says
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Musk's misleading election posts viewed 1.2 billion times in 2024 according to report
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Elon Musk's misleading election posts viewed 1.2 billion times: study - Americas - The Jakarta Post
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Musk's misleading election posts viewed 1.2 billion times in 2024 according to report
lemonde.fr/en/pixels/article/2024/08/08/musk-s-misleading-election-posts-viewed-1-2-billion-times-in-2024-according-to-report_6711555_13.html
Elon Musk on pace to become world’s first trillionaire by 2027, report says: In addition to world’s richest person, who has $251bn, report names others on track ...
theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/sep/07/elon-musk-first-trillionaire-2027
Quick Glance: Musk on Track to Be First Trillionaire by 2027
- Elon Musk is projected to become the world's first trillionaire by 2027, according to a report by Informa Connect Academy.
- His wealth has been increasing at an average rate of 110% annually, currently standing at $251 billion.
- Gautam Adani is expected to be the second trillionaire in 2028, alongside other potential candidates like Jensen Huang and Bernard Arnault in the coming years.
- Public interest in billionaires contrasts with academic concerns about the social implications of extreme wealth concentration.
Elon Musk Has Backed Himself Into a Corner in Brazil: After a public standoff with a judge over X and Starlink’s operations in the country ...
wired.com/story/x-starlink-brazil-suspension-musk/
Quick Glance: Musk Cornered: X and Starlink's Brazil Dilemma
- Elon Musk has lost X's access to Brazil, impacting over 40 million users, due to non-compliance with orders from the TSE.
- The ban on X forced Starlink to comply with court rulings to retain its customer base.
- Musk continues to challenge the judiciary, escalating conflicts with the TSE, which has been addressing misinformation and hate speech since 2019.
- The closure of X's office in Brazil has created further legal complications, while conservative politicians seek to contest the suspension.
Trump says he'd create government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk: Former President Donald Trump says he would create a government efficiency commission ...
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-elon-musk-government-efficiency-commission-e831ed5dc2f6a56999e1a70bb0a4eaeb
Quick Glance: Trump Proposes Efficiency Commission for Government Reform
- Donald Trump called for the establishment of an efficiency commission in New York, tasked with auditing the federal government and suggesting significant reforms to cut costs.
- Elon Musk was named as the commission's leader, which aims to save 'billions and billions' despite potential conflicts of interest due to his business ties.
- Trump announced intentions to reduce existing regulations and lower the corporate tax rate to 15%, while proposing new protectionist measures on foreign goods.
- He criticized the economic agenda of opponent Kamala Harris, claiming his plans would stimulate economic growth, countering reports from experts suggesting otherwise.
Election 2024: Trump Vows to Cut Corporate Taxes, Tap Musk for Federal Audit: Donald Trump pledged to cut the corporate tax rate, slash regulations and audit the ...
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FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim video shows Harris promising to censor X, Elon Musk
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Trump calls Elon Musk by wrong name as his speeches face scrutiny: Former president Donald Trump referred to Elon Musk as "Leon" during a speech in Wisconsin on ...
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Questions Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Must Answer in Their Presidential Debate
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Quick Glance: Trump Emphasizes Familiar Grievances at Wisconsin Rally
- Donald Trump addressed a rally in Mosinee, Wisconsin, reiterating his familiar complaints about indictments and border policies.
- He announced plans for a 'Government Efficiency Commission' led by Elon Musk to assess federal government performance.
- While Trump focused on his campaign, Kamala Harris prepared for their upcoming debate in Pittsburgh, emphasizing national unity.
- Trump criticized the current administration for societal division and labeled its border policy as 'suicidal'.
America braces for perfect storm of election chaos: Everywhere you look, signs are mounting of a tinderbox election.
axios.com/2024/09/08/election-chaos-cheating-violence-trump
Elon Musk ‘can’t wait’ to help cut government programs if Trump is reelected: Elon Musk "can't wait" to help Trump cut government programs and ...
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US election 2024: What stars mean for Harris and Trump: This election campaign in the USA is different. Does Trump's fate depend on pop star Taylor Swift? Is ...
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Who Are the Biggest Donors to Trump and Harris?: In presidential politics, campaigns are powered by billionaires. Here is a look at the most influential givers.
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US election: Trump wants to give Musk a government job - | and lower taxes: In the event of a Trump administration, the Tesla boss is to work out reforms and ...
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Russia backed widespread election interference scheme, DOJ says: A Russian state media network allegedly spent nearly $10 million to distribute content to U.S ...
axios.com/2024/09/04/justice-department-charges-russian-state-media-election-interference
Why tech billionaires are backing Trump: Listen to this episode from The Story on Spotify. Elon Musk and other tech billionaires in Democrat-leaning Silicon ...
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X’s Grok2AI chatbot escalates problem of deepfakes ahead of US elections: There is no federal law in the US that bans or requires a disclosure of the use of AI ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/9/6/xs-grok2ai-chatbot-escalates-problem-of-deepfakes-ahead-of-us-elections
Amazon says in a federal lawsuit that the NLRB's structure is unconstitutional: Amazon is challenging the structure of the National Labor Relations Board in a ...
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How Elon Musk and Mark Cuban argue: Elon Musk is the only social media boss who actively interferes in politics. The left-wing billionaire Mark Cuban disagrees.
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Paid articlePaywall Putin says supports Kamala Harris in US election - Americas - The Jakarta Post: Putin says supports Kamala Harris in US election - Americas - The Jakarta Post
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Quick Glance: Putin Humorously Endorses Kamala Harris for Election
- President Putin humorously stated his support for Kamala Harris after the U.S. Justice Department revealed a covert Russian influence campaign ahead of the elections.
- The U.S. government accused state broadcaster RT of conducting a propaganda effort, while previous claims of Russian interference were dismissed as nonsense.
- Putin noted Harris's infectious laugh and speculated that she might refrain from imposing further sanctions on Russia.
- Russian authorities announced retaliatory measures against U.S. media, asserting that the U.S. actions contradict principles of media freedom.
Elon Musk and the entanglement of money, politics and power: The relationship between money and politics may be old news, but it is truly flagrant and stark now ...
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Bill Gates identifies the biggest burden being passed on to his children after seeing his daughter harassed online
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US election 2024: Elon Musk and crypto should bring Donald Trump victory: Donald Trump presents his economic plans. He wants to cut taxes for companies ...
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Brazil Supreme Court panel unanimously upholds judge’s decision to block X nationwide
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Quick Glance: Brazil Blocks Musk's X Amid Ongoing Legal Dispute
- Brazil has begun blocking Elon Musk's platform X after the company failed to comply with a court order.
- The suspension was enforced after X missed a deadline to appoint a legal representative in Brazil, escalating tensions with the Supreme Court.
- Court actions include daily fines for users attempting to access the platform via VPNs.
- The dispute has also resulted in the freezing of bank accounts belonging to Musk's satellite provider Starlink in Brazil.
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INEC cautions against fake news ahead of Edo gov poll: Ahead of the Edo State governorship election, the INEC has issued a warning about the dangers of fake news ...
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Musk, Kyrsten Sinema, Bari Weiss to Speak at All-In Summit as Election Looms: The tech industry is paying attention to the “besties” this year.
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Paid articlePaywallPodcast: Brazil Decides to Cancel the Elon Show: The Elon, Inc. panel discusses the billionaire’s confrontation with a court over misinformation on his ...
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2024's triple threats on election disinformation: Three of America's most potent adversaries make the list.
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Feds in Philly disrupt Russian-backed propaganda effort aimed at influencing U.S. presidential vote
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Behind the media coverage of SA’s tightly contested 2024 general election with Ferial Haffajee
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