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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.
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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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.
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.
Tesla: job cuts at e-car company - Welcome to reality, Elon Musk!: Tesla is facing a huge wave of redundancies. This is bad news for the employees ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
- Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.
- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
- Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.
- The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
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.
So much for free speech on X; Musk confirms new users must soon pay to post: The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/so-much-for-free-speech-on-x-musk-confirms-new-users-must-soon-pay-to-post/
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package: Tesla says Elon Musk's pay package is a "matter of fundamental fairness and respect to our CEO."
businessinsider.com/why-tesla-wants-give-elon-musk-billion-pay-package-2024-4
Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
Tesla just asked shareholders to approve Elon Musk's nixed $56 billion pay plan again
qz.com/tesla-elon-musk-investors-approve-compensation-pay-plan-1851415316
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
- The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.
- A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.
- Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.
- Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
Tesla seeks to award Elon Musk $56bn pay package: The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.
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Tesla's Layoffs Won't Solve Its Growing Pains: The car company popularized EVs. Now, facing intense competition from China, it has to figure out what to do next.
wired.com/story/tesla-robotaxi-pivot-china/
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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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Elon Musk Lifts Restrictions on X Accounts in Brazil Amid Legal Dispute
- 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.
Tesla tries legal 'Band-Aid' to revive Musk's huge pay deal: Tesla and Elon Musk are seizing upon an obscure provision in corporate law to attempt to restore ...
reuters.com/legal/tesla-tries-legal-band-aid-revive-musks-huge-pay-deal-2024-04-18/
US supports UN reform: Biden admin on Musk's remarks on UNSC seat for India: The US supports much-needed reform of the United Nations, including the Security ...
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Elon Musk confirms he used a secret account on X : Elon Musk said he had used an alternate "test account" on X, with which he at times roleplayed as a toddler.
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-confirms-secret-twitter-account-x-child-2024-4
Wall Street wants answers from Elon Musk on Tesla's Model 2 car: Elon Musk has kept investors hanging since he issued cryptic social posts following an exclusive ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/wall-street-wants-answers-musk-teslas-affordable-car-2024-04-17/
Musk’s X Retreats, Pledging to Comply With Brazil Court Orders: Elon Musk’s X social media platform will comply with all orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/musk-s-x-retreats-pledging-to-comply-with-brazil-court-orders
Paid articlePaid Mark Zuckerberg net worth overtakes Elon Musk's for world's 3rd-richest: Musk and Zuckerberg have been at odds with each other in the past, with both agreeing to ...
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Is Elon Musk's Starlink Profitable? SpaceX Satellites Are Money Losers: SpaceX celebrates the satellite business as a money-making venture fueling a quest ...
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Paid articlePaid Elon Musk predicts AI will overtake human intelligence next year: Tesla chief says infrastructure will need to keep up with technology’s demands as he seeks ...
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk Predicts AI Surpassing Human Intelligence Next Year
- Elon Musk predicts that artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence by the end of next year, given the necessary infrastructure to meet technological demands.
- 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.
Tesla execs Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel leave as company lays off 10%: Two high-profile executives have departed Tesla the same day that the electric automaker ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/15/tesla-layoffs-workers-sales-cybertruck-cuts/
Musk’s next big payday matters more than his last: Yesterday’s paycheck is a poor guarantee of good work tomorrow. Electric-car maker Tesla is asking investors ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/musks-next-big-payday-matters-more-than-his-last-2024-04-17/
India Elections: An Election Meme War Unfolds As Modi's BJP Outspends Opposition
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Why Is Elon Musk Dragging His 3-Year-Old Around the World?: Elon Musk has taken to bringing his 3-year-old son X to events around the world ...
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Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on U.S. spy satellite system: Aerospace and defense company Northrop Grumman is working with SpaceX ...
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Tesla discloses it spent $200,000 advertising on X: Here’s one advertiser that social media platform X doesn’t have to worry about losing because it’s turned off ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/business/elon-musk-tesla-advertises-on-x/
Tesla is planning to lay off 10% of its workers after dismal 1Q sales, multiple news outlets report
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Elon Musk apologizes for 'incorrectly low' Tesla severance: report: The Tesla CEO told workers in an email that the mistakes were "being corrected immediately."
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-apologizes-severance-packagaes-layoffs-2024-4
Elon Musk Says New X Users Will Soon Have to Pay to Post on the Platform: Elon Musk said X will soon start charging new users who want to post on the platform to ...
entrepreneur.com/business-news/elon-musk-says-new-x-users-will-be-charged-a-fee-to-post/472864
Tesla layoffs hit high performers, some departments slashed, sources say: Tesla management told employees Monday that the recent layoffs — which gutted some ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/15/tesla-layoffs-hit-high-performers-slashes-some-departments-sources-say/
India Elections 2024: Modi to Meet Elon Musk Amid World’s Biggest Election: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as ...
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Job cuts at Tesla: Elon Musk would love to be a visionary: The Tesla boss wants to be special and save the world. But the current employee layoffs are neither ...
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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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A Tesla Cybertruck went unresponsive after a car wash: The truck needed a complete reboot to become fully functional again.
qz.com/tesla-cybertruck-car-wash-1851417772
Bloomberg Evening Briefing: Tesla to Slash More Than 10% of Its Workforce: Get caught up.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-15/bloomberg-evening-briefing-tesla-to-slash-more-than-10-of-its-workforce
Elon Musk's Grok AI Pushes False News Stories About Indian Election, Iran Strike: X users were surprised to see that Prime Minister Modi was 'ousted' in a ...
pcmag.com/news/elon-musks-grok-ai-pushes-false-news-story-about-indian-election-more
Elon Wants His Money Back: Tesla to Texas, banker breakup fees, Destiny Tech100 and WhatsApp at the SEC.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-17/elon-wants-his-money-back
Paid articlePaid X is removing ability to hide checkmarks for premium users: Last year, Elon Musk-owned social network X rolled out a feature for paid users to hide their ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/x-is-removing-ability-to-hide-checkmarks-for-premium-users/
Kevin Durand Wants In On A24's Elon Musk Biopic: The Abigail actor revealed he often gets mistaken for the tech mogul behind X and Tesla.
gizmodo.com/kevin-durand-elon-musk-biopic-cast-a24-darren-aronofsky-1851414851
Elon Musk says Tesla needs a 'complete organizational overhaul' : "That said, our executive tenure is unusually high at well over 10 years at Tesla ...
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Tesla asks shareholders to reapprove huge Musk compensation package: The proposals come amid a difficult stretch for Tesla, whose shares have fallen 37 percent ...
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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.
newsweek.com/tesla-layoffs-elon-musk-bad-news-fortune-loss-1890250
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.
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
qz.com/elon-musk-deposition-highlights-1851399387
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.
Elon Musk's Worst Predictions and Broken Promises of the Past 15 Years: "I feel very confident predicting autonomous robotaxis for Tesla next year ...
gizmodo.com/elon-musks-worst-predictions-and-broken-promises-1851398745
Elon Musk's biggest fans are downplaying the news of Tesla's largest layoff : Despite the EV juggernaut letting go of "more than 10%" of its workforce ...
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Red Lobster considers bankruptcy to deal with leases and labor costs: Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster is mulling a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as it looks ...
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Quick Glance: Red Lobster Considers Bankruptcy
- The seafood chain Red Lobster is exploring a potential Chapter 11 filing to restructure its debts, based on insider insights.
- Legal guidance for Red Lobster is provided by King & Spalding. The restaurant chain is contemplating terminating long-term contracts and renegotiating a variety of leases.
- A sign reading “Open For Takeout & Free Delivery” is displayed outside a Red Lobster establishment in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA.
- Established in 1968 in Lakeland, Florida, Red Lobster started with a single restaurant. The introduction of their famous cheese-flavored biscuits occurred in 1992, and the chain now operates hundreds of locations in the US, Canada, and international franchises.
Gina Carano “Grotesquely Trivialized The Holocaust,” Disney Says; Wants Elon Musk-Backed Suit On ‘Mandalorian’ Firing Tossed
deadline.com/2024/04/gina-carano-disney-mandalorian-lawsuit-latest-1235880689/
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.
ekathimerini.com/news/1236553/elon-musk-raises-alarm-on-greeces-population-collapse/
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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Paid articlePaid Wall Street Prescription for Uncertainty? Maybe It’s Just T-Bill and Chill: Markets have ‘extended and pretended,’ so perhaps there is something to say for ...
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I relocated when Tesla asked. Then I was laid off.: A Tesla worker who was laid off says they tried to clock in and their phone said to contact IT.
businessinsider.com/laid-off-tesla-worker-story-after-relocating-2024-4
Judge halts Texas probe into Media Matters’ reporting on X: Texas attorney general remained silent on claims of First Amendment retaliation.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/judge-halts-texas-probe-into-media-matters-reporting-on-x/
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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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.
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.
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.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/elon-musks-x-botched-an-attempt-to-replace-twitter-com-links-with-x-com/
Satirist irritates with video: Did Jan Böhmermann cave in?: In his podcast, Jan Böhmermann has been talking for a long time about wanting to buy an electric car ...
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Tesla’s Strategy Shifts Are Following Elon Musk’s AI Whims: The carmaker’s founder is focused elsewhere. Plus: What’s behind that insurance bill.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-17/tesla-s-strategy-shifts-are-following-elon-musk-s-ai-whims
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 ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/15/tesla-to-cut-over-10-of-workforce-in-global-retrenchment/
Tesla's layoffs 'leave no doubt' that Elon Musk has an EV demand problem, J.P. Morgan says
qz.com/tesla-layoffs-ev-elon-musk-demand-sales-q1-jpmorgan-1851413851
Elon Musk : l'IA sera "plus intelligente que l'homme le plus intelligent" d'ici deux ans
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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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Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of its workers as sales slow: "Cost reductions and increased productivity" needed, says Musk.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-to-lay-off-more-than-10-percent-of-its-workers-as-sales-slow/
Elon Musk says in email that Tesla sent 'incorrectly low' severance packages to some laid-off employees
cnbc.com/2024/04/17/tesla-says-in-email-it-sent-some-incorrectly-low-severance-packages.html
Tesla worker laid off weeks after joining says he can't pay rent: A man told KVUE that he was hired to work at Tesla's Texas plant a few weeks ago ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-worker-laid-off-ev-transport-texas-rent-2024-4
Fake Footage of Iran’s Attack on Israel Is Going Viral: Misleading posts including AI-generated videos, photos, and repurposed footage from other conflicts have ...
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The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs: The drive to electrify personal cars in California has, at best, hit a rough patch ...
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Grimes apologizes to fans for technical issues after Coachella set: Videos on X showed Grimes visibly frustrated during her Coachella set and, at one point ...
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Read Tesla CEO Elon Musk's leaked layoffs memo: The electric vehicle maker is slashing "more than 10%" of its global workforce
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving keeps driving cars into curbs, drivers say: It’s difficult to tell if this curb hopping problem is new due to a change in the vehicle ...
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Why Boeing chief’s $33mn pay is hard to justify: Dave Calhoun was awarded a 45% increase in total pay last year
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How soon will machines outsmart humans? The biggest brains in AI disagree: Elon Musk’s prediction that artificial intelligence will surpass human experts by 2025 ...
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Tesla's rough year: slumping sales, layoffs, growing China competition: Tesla's sales slump and massive layoffs have ratcheted up the pressure on CEO Elon Musk ...
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How much severance laid-off Tesla workers get: Five former workers told Business Insider that Tesla's severance offer included two months' pay.
businessinsider.com/tesla-layoffs-severance-agreement-pay-benefits-details-2024-4
Elon Musk says AI will outsmart humans by 2026: Tech billionaire Elon Musk believes AI will outsmart humans by 2026. But data scarcity and a chip shortage may ...
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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.
Elon Musk's Grok AI can now 'understand' images: New "Vision" Grok will be available to testers and select users.
mashable.com/article/x-twitter-grok-ai-can-understand-images
Temporary workers initially affected: Tesla separates from 300 employees in Germany
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Tesla asks shareholders to restore Elon Musk’s $56bn pay deal: Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm says company believes in ‘big risks for the chance of big rewards’.
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/tesla-asks-shareholders-to-restore-elon-musks-56bn-pay-deal
What a surprise! Free speech absolutist Elon Musk doesn’t really love free speech
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/06/elon-musk-free-speech-lawsuits
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.
Tesla loses senior staff amid layoffs, analyst urges Musk to set out vision: High-level Tesla executives have announced they're leaving since Elon Musk announced ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-elon-musk-layoffs-senior-staff-2024-4
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