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<p>Hours after hosting former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for an online discussion on X, billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday (Aug 13) invited Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris for a similar conversation.</p>

<p>"Happy to host Kamala on an X spaces too," Musk said in a post on his X account. The post has garnered numerous reactions.&nbsp;The Trump campaign reacted to the post with a folded hands emoji.</p>

<h2><strong>'Kamala Harris seems to struggle with...'</strong></h2>

<p>Reacting to&nbsp;Musk's post, X user Whole Mars Catalog supported the idea of an open discussion with Harris. "...would love to hear it. she (Harris)&nbsp;seems to struggle with forming coherent sentences," the user said.</p>

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<p>Another user said that Harris, the current vice president, would never have the courage to do an unscripted interview or conversation.</p>

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<p>"If she doesn’t… I’ll vote 4 Trump," another user said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I can't think of a single question that you could ask her that she could answer without notes or without laughing. It would be the shortest X spaces in X History," user Wendy Patterson said.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump reacts to Harris replacing Biden for election</strong></h2>

<p>During his conversation with Elon Musk on X, Trump expressed anger that&nbsp;Harris&nbsp;had been swapped in for Biden on the Democratic ticket.</p>

<p>“She hasn't done an interview since this whole scam started. And say what you want. This was the coup. This was a coup of the president of the United States. He didn't want to leave. And they said we can do it the nice way. Oh, we can do it the hard way,” Trump told Musk.</p>

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Hours after hosting former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for an online discussion on X, billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday (Aug 13) invited Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris for a similar conversation.

Hours after hosting former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for an online discussion on X, billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday (Aug 13) invited Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris for a similar conversation. "Happy to host Kamala on an X spaces too," Musk said in a post on his X account. The post has garnered numerous reactions. The Trump campaign reacted to the post with a folded hands emoji. 'Kamala Harris seems to struggle with...' Reacting to Musk's post, X user Whole Mars Catalog supported the idea of an open discussion with Harris. "...would love to hear it. she (Harris) seems to struggle with forming coherent sentences," the user said. Also read | Trump assassination attempt: Ex-US president says he will go back to the place where he was shot Another user said that Harris, the current vice president, would never have the courage to do an unscripted interview or conversation. 🙏 https://t.co/ddnDDEdd01 — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 13, 2024 × "If she doesn’t… I’ll vote 4 Trump," another user said. "I can't think of a single question that you could ask her that she could answer without notes or without laughing. It would be the shortest X spaces in X History," user Wendy Patterson said. Trump reacts to Harris replacing Biden for election During his conversation with Elon Musk on X, Trump expressed anger that Harris had been swapped in for Biden on the Democratic ticket. “She hasn't done an interview since this whole scam started. And say what you want. This was the coup. This was a coup of the president of the United States. He didn't want to leave. And they said we can do it the nice way. Oh, we can do it the hard way,” Trump told Musk. (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential election: After Donald Trump, Elon Musk invites Kamala Harris for online discussion on X

<p>Former US President Donald Trump has once again dismissed the threat of climate change, saying that rising sea levels would lead to more oceanfront properties being developed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump was speaking to&nbsp;Elon Musk on Monday (Aug 12) on X (formerly Twitter) when he made the rather bizarre comment which reiterated his campaign policy regarding climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The biggest threat is not global warming, where the ocean is going to rise one-eighth of an inch over the next 400 years," Trump told Musk.</p>

<p>"You'll have more oceanfront property, right? The biggest threat is not that. The biggest threat is nuclear warming, because we have five countries now that have significant nuclear power, and we have to not allow anything to happen with stupid people like Biden."</p>

<p>It is not the first instance when Trump has sidestepped the conversation around global warming. After the first presidential debate, Trump criticised Joe Biden for the latter's claim that the "only existential threat to humanity is climate change".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He [Biden] said it again last night, that global warming is an existential threat. And I say that the thing that’s an existential threat is not global warming, where the ocean will rise – maybe, it may go down, also – but it may rise one-eighth of an inch in the next 497 years, they say. One-eighth," said Trump at a rally in Virginia.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What does data suggest?</strong></h2>

<p>However, Trump's claims were quickly debunked as NASA reported earlier this year that the current global average sea level rise in 2023 was 0.17 inches per year - more than double the rate in 1993.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The total rise is equivalent to draining a quarter of Lake Superior into the ocean over the course of a year," NASA said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Simply put, sea level rise was already more than an eighth of an inch annually and was accelerating, NASA added. Notably, the NASA-led analysis is based on a sea level dataset featuring more than 30 years of satellite observations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musk-trump-interview-trump-claims-illegal-immigration-saved-my-life-749607"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Musk-Trump interview: Trump claims, ‘Illegal immigration saved my life’</strong></a></p>

<p>Democrats have cornered Trump on the issue by claiming that the former prez may&nbsp;withdraw from the Paris Agreement if he comes to power again.</p>

<p>The Paris Agreement is an important milestone in global efforts to address climate change which has drawn a collective commitment by nearly every country in the world to combat this pressing issue.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former US President Donald Trump has once again dismissed the threat of climate change, saying that rising sea levels would lead to more oceanfront properties being developed.

Former US President Donald Trump has once again dismissed the threat of climate change, saying that rising sea levels would lead to more oceanfront properties being developed. Trump was speaking to Elon Musk on Monday (Aug 12) on X (formerly Twitter) when he made the rather bizarre comment which reiterated his campaign policy regarding climate change. "The biggest threat is not global warming, where the ocean is going to rise one-eighth of an inch over the next 400 years," Trump told Musk. "You'll have more oceanfront property, right? The biggest threat is not that. The biggest threat is nuclear warming, because we have five countries now that have significant nuclear power, and we have to not allow anything to happen with stupid people like Biden." It is not the first instance when Trump has sidestepped the conversation around global warming. After the first presidential debate, Trump criticised Joe Biden for the latter's claim that the "only existential threat to humanity is climate change". “He [Biden] said it again last night, that global warming is an existential threat. And I say that the thing that’s an existential threat is not global warming, where the ocean will rise – maybe, it may go down, also – but it may rise one-eighth of an inch in the next 497 years, they say. One-eighth," said Trump at a rally in Virginia. Watch | Trump rally shooting: Elon Musk condemns attack endorses Trump What does data suggest? However, Trump's claims were quickly debunked as NASA reported earlier this year that the current global average sea level rise in 2023 was 0.17 inches per year - more than double the rate in 1993. "The total rise is equivalent to draining a quarter of Lake Superior into the ocean over the course of a year," NASA said. Simply put, sea level rise was already more than an eighth of an inch annually and was accelerating, NASA added. Notably, the NASA-led analysis is based on a sea level dataset featuring more than 30 years of satellite observations. Also read | Musk-Trump interview: Trump claims, ‘Illegal immigration saved my life’ Democrats have cornered Trump on the issue by claiming that the former prez may withdraw from the Paris Agreement if he comes to power again. The Paris Agreement is an important milestone in global efforts to address climate change which has drawn a collective commitment by nearly every country in the world to combat this pressing issue. (With inputs from agencies)

'More oceanfront property, right?': Trump dismisses climate change threat leading to sea-level rise

<p>Former United States president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who survived an assassination attempt last month, said on Monday (Aug 12) that he would go back in October to the same place where he was shot.</p>

<p>Trump was shot on July 13 while he was addressing a rally in&nbsp;Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooter, identified as Thomas Crooks, was shot dead by Secret Service agents. Trump was not seriously wounded but was injured in his right ear.</p>

<h2><strong>'We're going back to Butler...'</strong></h2>

<p>During a social media discussion with billionaire Elon Musk on X, Trump said on Monday, "...we're going back to&nbsp;Butler&nbsp;and we're going to come back in October. We're all set up and the people are fantastic in&nbsp;Butler. It's a big, it's a great area."</p>

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<p>The discussion on X was hit by a massive cyber attack. Musk blamed the difficulties&nbsp;on a distributed denial-of-service attack, a type of cyber attack in which a server or network is flooded with traffic in an attempt to shut it down, though his claim was not confirmed.</p>

<p>More than 1 million people were listening as the conversation started, according to a counter on X.</p>

<p>Talking about the day when he was shot, Trump said there was a small group of people behind him and his team in the grandstand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"And you look at it as it was taking place and normally they'd be running. They didn't leave, they saw that I was hurt. They saw a lot of blood and they saw that I went down. And it's almost like they wanted to be with me," the Republican presidential candidate added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>A warning by local police before assassination attempt</strong></h2>

<p>Last week, the Secret Service's Acting Director Ronald Rowe said that&nbsp;local police in Pennsylvania warned that there was a man with a gun on a roof before the July 13 attempted assassination of&nbsp;Donald&nbsp;Trump, but the message did not reach its agents on time.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Race To Power:&nbsp;Is Trump rattled by support for Harris?</strong></p>

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<p>Local authorities and Secret Service agents were using different communications channels, which prevented the warning from getting through before Crooks opened fire, Rower told reporters.</p>

<p>"In the final 30 seconds - which has been the focus of what happened before the assailant opened fire - there (were) clearly radio transmissions that may have happened on that local radio net that we did not have," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Former United States president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who survived an assassination attempt last month, said on Monday (Aug 12) that he would go back in October to the same place where he was shot.

Former United States president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who survived an assassination attempt last month, said on Monday (Aug 12) that he would go back in October to the same place where he was shot. Trump was shot on July 13 while he was addressing a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooter, identified as Thomas Crooks, was shot dead by Secret Service agents. Trump was not seriously wounded but was injured in his right ear. 'We're going back to Butler...' During a social media discussion with billionaire Elon Musk on X, Trump said on Monday, "...we're going back to Butler and we're going to come back in October. We're all set up and the people are fantastic in Butler. It's a big, it's a great area." Also read | Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack The discussion on X was hit by a massive cyber attack. Musk blamed the difficulties on a distributed denial-of-service attack, a type of cyber attack in which a server or network is flooded with traffic in an attempt to shut it down, though his claim was not confirmed. More than 1 million people were listening as the conversation started, according to a counter on X. Talking about the day when he was shot, Trump said there was a small group of people behind him and his team in the grandstand. "And you look at it as it was taking place and normally they'd be running. They didn't leave, they saw that I was hurt. They saw a lot of blood and they saw that I went down. And it's almost like they wanted to be with me," the Republican presidential candidate added. A warning by local police before assassination attempt Last week, the Secret Service's Acting Director Ronald Rowe said that local police in Pennsylvania warned that there was a man with a gun on a roof before the July 13 attempted assassination of Donald Trump, but the message did not reach its agents on time. Also watch | Race To Power: Is Trump rattled by support for Harris? × Local authorities and Secret Service agents were using different communications channels, which prevented the warning from getting through before Crooks opened fire, Rower told reporters. "In the final 30 seconds - which has been the focus of what happened before the assailant opened fire - there (were) clearly radio transmissions that may have happened on that local radio net that we did not have," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination attempt: Ex-US president says he will go back to the place where he was shot

<p>Elon Musk's highly-anticipated interview with former US President Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter) was off to a shaky start due to a possible cyberattack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In other news,&nbsp;The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Click on the links to read more...</strong></p>

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<p>The interview started almost 40 minutes late before Musk informed about the alleged cyberattack. According to X, at one point more than 960,000 accounts were on Spaces watching the interview.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Elon Musk's highly anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump commenced with the conversation by asking Trump about the assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally last month.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/resignations-of-bangladeshi-officials-close-to-sheikh-hasina-were-legal-yunus-749618">Resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to Hasina were legal: Yunus</a></p>

<p>The high-profile resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina were legal, the interim government's head Muhammad Yunus said during the weekend.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-probing-if-iran-hacked-trumps-presidential-campaign-749613">FBI probing if Iran hacked Trump's presidential campaign</a></p>

<p>The premier security agency is investigating if the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris campaign was also targeted by the Iranian hackers, according to a&nbsp;<em>CBS&nbsp;</em>report.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WATCH | Israel-Iran Crisis: Major Iranian attack to be launched on Israel within days?</strong></p>

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Elon Musk's highly-anticipated interview with former US President Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter) was off to a shaky start due to a possible cyberattack. In other news, The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Elon Musk's highly-anticipated interview with former US President Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter) was off to a shaky start due to a possible cyberattack. In other news, The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Click on the links to read more... Trump's interview with Musk on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack The interview started almost 40 minutes late before Musk informed about the alleged cyberattack. According to X, at one point more than 960,000 accounts were on Spaces watching the interview. Musk-Trump interview: Trump claims, ‘Illegal immigration saved my life’ Elon Musk's highly anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump commenced with the conversation by asking Trump about the assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally last month. Resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to Hasina were legal: Yunus The high-profile resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina were legal, the interim government's head Muhammad Yunus said during the weekend. FBI probing if Iran hacked Trump's presidential campaign The premier security agency is investigating if the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris campaign was also targeted by the Iranian hackers, according to a CBS report. WATCH | Israel-Iran Crisis: Major Iranian attack to be launched on Israel within days? ×

Morning news brief: Putin vows to expel enemy from Kursk; Trump, Musk interview hit by cyberattack, & more

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1701}">Former Twitter executive Bruce Daisley has called for "personal sanctions" and even an "arrest warrant" against Elon Musk if he is found to be inciting public disorder through his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1771}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:327,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1771}">Musk's 'blurringly fast' actions</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:130,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1816}">In an opinion piece in The Guardian, Daisley, the ex-Twitter vice-president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, argues that tech billionaires like Musk should not be allowed to stir discord without facing personal consequences.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:197,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1883}">He suggests that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer should "beef up" online safety laws and reassess whether the media regulator Ofcom is equipped to handle "the blurringly fast actions of the likes of Musk".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1933}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:612,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1933}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:531,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1933}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-takes-credit-for-la-2028-olympics-slams-obama-got-the-job-done-749447">Trump takes credit for LA 2028 Olympics, slams Obama: 'Got the job done'</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:279,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1965}">Daisley argues that the threat of personal sanctions would be more effective in curbing the behaviour of tech executives than corporate fines, potentially impacting their jet-setting lifestyles.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:329,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2015}">"In my experience, that threat of personal sanction is much more effective on executives than the risk of corporate fines," he wrote.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:378,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2064}">Daisley described Musk as behaving like a "teenager on the bus with no headphones, creating lots of noise" and suggests that an arrest warrant could serve as a strong deterrent.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:428,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2114}">"Were Musk to continue stirring up unrest, an arrest warrant for him might produce fireworks from his fingertips, but as an international jet-setter, it would have the effect of focussing his mind."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:478,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2164}">His comments come in the wake of violent unrest in the UK, stoked by fake social media claims about the identity of the attacker after a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift themed dance class.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:531,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2217}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:531,&quot;w&quot;:344,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2217}">Elon Musk's inflammatory posts</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:576,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2262}">Musk has come under fire for inflammatory posts, including one in which he claimed that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. This post was condemned by Justice Minister Heidi Alexander as "unacceptable."&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:625,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2311}">In another, Musk called Starmer "two-tier Keir" and a "hypocrite" over his approach to policing. He has also shared a false post suggesting that the UK PM was planning to set up "detainment camps" in the Falkland Islands. This post was later deleted.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:625,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2311}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-former-foreign-minister-javad-zarif-steps-down-from-new-role-amid-dual-citizenship-controversy-749562">Iran: Javad Zarif resigns as vice-president over ‘dissatisfaction’, dual citizenship row</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:696,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2382}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:696,&quot;w&quot;:248,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2382}">What solution is there?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:741,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2427}">Bruce Daisley calls for Starmer's government to legislate more robustly to control what is permissible on social media.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:790,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2476}">"Musk's actions should be a wake-up call for Starmer's government to quietly legislate to take back control of what we collectively agree is permissible on social media," he said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:840,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2526}">"In the short term, Musk and fellow executives should be reminded of their criminal liability for their actions under existing laws. Britain’s Online Safety Act 2023 should be beefed up with immediate effect," adds Daisley.</p>

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Former Twitter executive Bruce Daisley has called for "personal sanctions" and even an "arrest warrant" against Elon Musk if he is found to be inciting public disorder through his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter).

Former Twitter executive Bruce Daisley has called for "personal sanctions" and even an "arrest warrant" against Elon Musk if he is found to be inciting public disorder through his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Musk's 'blurringly fast' actions In an opinion piece in The Guardian, Daisley, the ex-Twitter vice-president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, argues that tech billionaires like Musk should not be allowed to stir discord without facing personal consequences. He suggests that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer should "beef up" online safety laws and reassess whether the media regulator Ofcom is equipped to handle "the blurringly fast actions of the likes of Musk". Also read | Trump takes credit for LA 2028 Olympics, slams Obama: 'Got the job done' Daisley argues that the threat of personal sanctions would be more effective in curbing the behaviour of tech executives than corporate fines, potentially impacting their jet-setting lifestyles. "In my experience, that threat of personal sanction is much more effective on executives than the risk of corporate fines," he wrote. Daisley described Musk as behaving like a "teenager on the bus with no headphones, creating lots of noise" and suggests that an arrest warrant could serve as a strong deterrent. "Were Musk to continue stirring up unrest, an arrest warrant for him might produce fireworks from his fingertips, but as an international jet-setter, it would have the effect of focussing his mind." His comments come in the wake of violent unrest in the UK, stoked by fake social media claims about the identity of the attacker after a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift themed dance class. Elon Musk's inflammatory posts Musk has come under fire for inflammatory posts, including one in which he claimed that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. This post was condemned by Justice Minister Heidi Alexander as "unacceptable." In another, Musk called Starmer "two-tier Keir" and a "hypocrite" over his approach to policing. He has also shared a false post suggesting that the UK PM was planning to set up "detainment camps" in the Falkland Islands. This post was later deleted. Also read | Iran: Javad Zarif resigns as vice-president over ‘dissatisfaction’, dual citizenship row What solution is there? Bruce Daisley calls for Starmer's government to legislate more robustly to control what is permissible on social media. "Musk's actions should be a wake-up call for Starmer's government to quietly legislate to take back control of what we collectively agree is permissible on social media," he said. "In the short term, Musk and fellow executives should be reminded of their criminal liability for their actions under existing laws. Britain’s Online Safety Act 2023 should be beefed up with immediate effect," adds Daisley. He criticises the notion of "free speech" promoted by tech companies, arguing that it is driven more by financial considerations than by genuine principles. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk a ‘teenager on the bus with no headphones’, should face ‘arrest warrant’, says ex-Twitter chief

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<p>Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), a tech industry&nbsp;counter-terrorism organisation, has expressed concerns over content posted on Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) by Hamas and is worried about the social media platform's membership on its board.</p>

<p>According to a report by The Sunday Times, on Monday (Aug 12), the GIFCT believed&nbsp;that the group's credibility was undermined by&nbsp;X's membership and position on its board. X has not yet reacted to this development.</p>

<p>Microsoft, Facebook, and YouTube are part of the GIFCT and X is a founding member of the organisation. The GIFCT was created in 2017 under pressure from the United States (US) and European countries.</p>

<h2><strong>'The easiest social media platform to find Hamas videos'</strong></h2>

<p>Citing the&nbsp;Community Security Trust (CST), The Sunday Times report said that X was now the easiest&nbsp;social media platform to find Hamas videos. The report added that within 10 minutes,&nbsp;researchers were able to find X propaganda videos from UK government-proscribed terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-president-blocks-social-media-platform-x-for-10-days-748601">Venezuela blocks social media platform X for 10 days</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier, a statement in the GIFCT's independent advisory committee annual 2023 report had expressed concerns over online trust and safety directed at X.</p>

<p>The advisory body said&nbsp;it had become "increasingly concerned by significant reductions in online trust and safety capabilities for certain platforms, and a perceived decrease in the priority of the issue, negatively impacting companies' ability to moderate extremist content online."</p>

<h2><strong>'Musk let banned extremists back on X'</strong></h2>

<p>The Sunday Times report also alleged that&nbsp;Musk&nbsp;had let banned extremists back on to X, allowed anyone to pay for a verification mark and sacked a large part of its content moderation team. The report added this was part of his strategy of turning X into a "free speech"&nbsp;platform.</p>

<p>These above developments come days after&nbsp;Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro banned X from his country for 10 days amid a&nbsp;furore over the July 28 disputed presidential election. Maduro won the election, as per Venezuela's electoral authority.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk accused of spreading fake news</strong></p>

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<p>However, the&nbsp;declaration sparked widespread accusations of fraud (in the election) and protests which were promoted across social media.</p>

<p>Maduro and&nbsp;Musk&nbsp;have frequently traded barbs over X, with the platform's owner comparing the Venezuelan president to a donkey, while Maduro has blamed&nbsp;Musk&nbsp;for being a driving force behind protests and dissent following the election.</p>

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Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), a tech industry counter-terrorism organisation, has expressed concerns over content posted on Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) by Hamas and is worried about the social media platform's membership on its board.

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), a tech industry counter-terrorism organisation, has expressed concerns over content posted on Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) by Hamas and is worried about the social media platform's membership on its board. According to a report by The Sunday Times, on Monday (Aug 12), the GIFCT believed that the group's credibility was undermined by X's membership and position on its board. X has not yet reacted to this development. Microsoft, Facebook, and YouTube are part of the GIFCT and X is a founding member of the organisation. The GIFCT was created in 2017 under pressure from the United States (US) and European countries. 'The easiest social media platform to find Hamas videos' Citing the Community Security Trust (CST), The Sunday Times report said that X was now the easiest social media platform to find Hamas videos. The report added that within 10 minutes, researchers were able to find X propaganda videos from UK government-proscribed terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Also read | Venezuela blocks social media platform X for 10 days Earlier, a statement in the GIFCT's independent advisory committee annual 2023 report had expressed concerns over online trust and safety directed at X. The advisory body said it had become "increasingly concerned by significant reductions in online trust and safety capabilities for certain platforms, and a perceived decrease in the priority of the issue, negatively impacting companies' ability to moderate extremist content online." 'Musk let banned extremists back on X' The Sunday Times report also alleged that Musk had let banned extremists back on to X, allowed anyone to pay for a verification mark and sacked a large part of its content moderation team. The report added this was part of his strategy of turning X into a "free speech" platform. These above developments come days after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro banned X from his country for 10 days amid a furore over the July 28 disputed presidential election. Maduro won the election, as per Venezuela's electoral authority. Also watch | Elon Musk accused of spreading fake news × However, the declaration sparked widespread accusations of fraud (in the election) and protests which were promoted across social media. Maduro and Musk have frequently traded barbs over X, with the platform's owner comparing the Venezuelan president to a donkey, while Maduro has blamed Musk for being a driving force behind protests and dissent following the election. (With inputs from agencies)

'It threatens our...': Anti-terror tech group concerned over content posted on Elon Musk's X by Hamas

Disputed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said in a speech Thursday that he signed a decree ordering telecommunications regulators to block X for 10 days. Maduro accused Musk of having "violated all of the rules" of X, and "inciting hatred, fascism, civil war, death and confrontations among Venezuelans."

Venezuela's Maduro vs Musk rift reaches a new heights

Tech Mogul Elon Musk is often in the news for his controversial statements and opinions. According to an analysis published by the nonprofit Center for Countering digital hate Elon Musk's false or misleading posts about the US election have garnered over 1.2 billion views.

Elon Musk accused of spreading fake news; Musk's misleading election posts spreading rapidly

<p>Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro escalated tensions with the social media platform X and its owner, Elon Musk, by imposing a 10-day ban on the platform in the country, following uproar over a contested presidential election.</p>

<p>Maduro on Thursday (Aug 8) said he signed a resolution presented by the regulator Conatel, which "has decided to take the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, out of circulation for 10 days," accusing Elon Musk of inciting hate, civil war, and death.</p>

<p>"X get out of Venezuela for 10 days!" he said in a speech which was broadcast on state television.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/world/maduro-warns-venezuelan-dissidents-of-tun-tun-operations-calls-against-use-of-whatsapp-747539" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/maduro-warns-venezuelan-dissidents-of-tun-tun-operations-calls-against-use-of-whatsapp-747539&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi2nf-pj-eHAxVoslYBHUcUG-sQFnoECAYQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw0FTmrC8N_u8kjIPuV4ibod&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maduro-warns-venezuelan-dissidents-of-tun-tun-operations-calls-against-use-of-whatsapp-747539" target="_blank">Maduro warns&nbsp;<b>Venezuelan</b>&nbsp;dissidents of 'tun-tun operations</a></p>

<p>Notably, Maduro and Musk have often traded barbs over X. Musk has compared&nbsp;the Venezuelan president to a donkey, while Maduro has blamed Musk for being a driving force behind protests and dissent following the election.</p>

<p>They have also offered and accepted challenges to fight each other in comments on X and via Venezuelan state television.</p>

<p>The temporary ban on X marks another strike against the Big Tech, following Maduro's call earlier this week for supporters to abandon Meta-owned WhatsApp in favor of Telegram or WeChat. He claimed that WhatsApp was being used to threaten the families of soldiers and police officers.</p>

<p>However, WhatsApp declined to comment and X too did not immediately respond to requests.</p>

<p>Venezuela's electoral authority announced Maduro the winner of the July 28 presidential election with about 51% of the vote, even though it has yet to produce the voting tallies.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-nicolas-maduro-venezuelas-bus-driver-turned-president-who-won-yet-another-term-745234" target="_blank">Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's bus driver-turned-president, who won yet another term?</a></strong></p>

<p>The declaration sparked widespread allegation of scam and protests which were promoted across social media. Local advocacy group the Venezuelan Observatory for Social Conflict reports at least 23 people have been killed in protests.</p>

<p>Demonstration from Venezuelans broke out across the country demanding Maduro step down and&nbsp;honour a win by opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez.</p>

<p>The opposition, led by Maria Corina Machado and Gonzalez, claims to have copies of the voting tallies showing that it won the election with more than 7 million votes, compared to Maduro's 3.3 million votes.&nbsp;<br />
This result aligns closely with predictions from independent exit polls.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-elections-meet-maria-corina-machado-the-iron-lady-slaying-her-way-to-challenge-president-maduro-744101" target="_blank">Venezuela elections: Meet María Corina Machado, the 'Iron Lady' slaying her way to challenge President Maduro</a></strong></p>

<p>Countries including the US, Argentina and Chile have refused to recognise Maduro's claimed victory, and&nbsp;have urged&nbsp;transparency and the publication of the voting tallies.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro escalated tensions with the social media platform X and its owner, Elon Musk, by imposing a 10-day ban on the platform in the country, following uproar over a contested presidential election.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro escalated tensions with the social media platform X and its owner, Elon Musk, by imposing a 10-day ban on the platform in the country, following uproar over a contested presidential election. Maduro on Thursday (Aug 8) said he signed a resolution presented by the regulator Conatel, which "has decided to take the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, out of circulation for 10 days," accusing Elon Musk of inciting hate, civil war, and death. "X get out of Venezuela for 10 days!" he said in a speech which was broadcast on state television. Also read: Maduro warns Venezuelan dissidents of 'tun-tun operations Notably, Maduro and Musk have often traded barbs over X. Musk has compared the Venezuelan president to a donkey, while Maduro has blamed Musk for being a driving force behind protests and dissent following the election. They have also offered and accepted challenges to fight each other in comments on X and via Venezuelan state television. The temporary ban on X marks another strike against the Big Tech, following Maduro's call earlier this week for supporters to abandon Meta-owned WhatsApp in favor of Telegram or WeChat. He claimed that WhatsApp was being used to threaten the families of soldiers and police officers. However, WhatsApp declined to comment and X too did not immediately respond to requests. Venezuela's electoral authority announced Maduro the winner of the July 28 presidential election with about 51% of the vote, even though it has yet to produce the voting tallies. Also read | Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's bus driver-turned-president, who won yet another term? The declaration sparked widespread allegation of scam and protests which were promoted across social media. Local advocacy group the Venezuelan Observatory for Social Conflict reports at least 23 people have been killed in protests. Demonstration from Venezuelans broke out across the country demanding Maduro step down and honour a win by opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez. The opposition, led by Maria Corina Machado and Gonzalez, claims to have copies of the voting tallies showing that it won the election with more than 7 million votes, compared to Maduro's 3.3 million votes. This result aligns closely with predictions from independent exit polls. Also read | Venezuela elections: Meet María Corina Machado, the 'Iron Lady' slaying her way to challenge President Maduro Countries including the US, Argentina and Chile have refused to recognise Maduro's claimed victory, and have urged transparency and the publication of the voting tallies. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The United Auto Workers (UAW) president, Shawn Fain, has levelled a scathing attack on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's close ties with billionaire Elon Musk while actively campaigning for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.</p>

<p>Fain's criticisms come at a time of heightened political tensions, with the upcoming November election looming large. The UAW leader's strategic decision to align with Harris and denounce Trump's association with Musk is a clear indication of the union's priorities and the importance it places on maintaining a strong relationship with the Democratic party.</p>

<p>During his campaign appearances, Fain did not mince his words when addressing Trump's relationship with Musk. "For months, Donald Trump has gone around trashing our state, trashing our industry, trashing the American autoworker, saying he was against electric vehicles. And then something happened," Fain said, citing reports that Musk had planned to commit around $45 million a month to a new pro-Trump super political-action committee.</p>

<p>Fain's remarks were a direct reference to the Wall Street Journal's report, which suggested that Musk was poised to provide substantial financial support to Trump's political endeavours. However, both Musk and Trump later refuted the claims, stating that the Tesla CEO had never pledged any such donation.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, Fain seized the opportunity to attack Trump, labelling him a "sellout" and accusing the former president of changing his tune on electric vehicles after Musk's alleged endorsement. "And all of a sudden, guess what, Trump changed his tune," Fain said, highlighting the perceived hypocrisy in Trump's stance on the electric vehicle industry.</p>

<p>Trump's history of opposition to electric car mandates and criticism of EV policies under the Biden administration has been well-documented. However, in a recent rally, the former president claimed to be "for electric cars," attributing his newfound support to Musk's endorsement. "I'm for electric cars. I have to be, because Elon endorsed me very strongly. So I have no choice," Trump stated, though he added that he still supports other types of vehicles, including gas-powered and hybrid cars.</p>

<p>Fain's scathing critique of Trump's relationship with Musk is a strategic move by the UAW to align itself with the Democratic party and, more specifically, Harris, who recently became the Democratic presidential candidate after Biden stepped aside. The union's endorsement of Harris is a clear indication of its desire to maintain a strong partnership with the Democratic administration, which it believes will be more favourable to the interests of autoworkers.</p>


The United Auto Workers (UAW) president, Shawn Fain, has levelled a scathing attack on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's close ties with billionaire Elon Musk while actively campaigning for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.

The United Auto Workers (UAW) president, Shawn Fain, has levelled a scathing attack on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's close ties with billionaire Elon Musk while actively campaigning for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Fain's criticisms come at a time of heightened political tensions, with the upcoming November election looming large. The UAW leader's strategic decision to align with Harris and denounce Trump's association with Musk is a clear indication of the union's priorities and the importance it places on maintaining a strong relationship with the Democratic party. During his campaign appearances, Fain did not mince his words when addressing Trump's relationship with Musk. "For months, Donald Trump has gone around trashing our state, trashing our industry, trashing the American autoworker, saying he was against electric vehicles. And then something happened," Fain said, citing reports that Musk had planned to commit around $45 million a month to a new pro-Trump super political-action committee. Fain's remarks were a direct reference to the Wall Street Journal's report, which suggested that Musk was poised to provide substantial financial support to Trump's political endeavours. However, both Musk and Trump later refuted the claims, stating that the Tesla CEO had never pledged any such donation. Nonetheless, Fain seized the opportunity to attack Trump, labelling him a "sellout" and accusing the former president of changing his tune on electric vehicles after Musk's alleged endorsement. "And all of a sudden, guess what, Trump changed his tune," Fain said, highlighting the perceived hypocrisy in Trump's stance on the electric vehicle industry. Trump's history of opposition to electric car mandates and criticism of EV policies under the Biden administration has been well-documented. However, in a recent rally, the former president claimed to be "for electric cars," attributing his newfound support to Musk's endorsement. "I'm for electric cars. I have to be, because Elon endorsed me very strongly. So I have no choice," Trump stated, though he added that he still supports other types of vehicles, including gas-powered and hybrid cars. Fain's scathing critique of Trump's relationship with Musk is a strategic move by the UAW to align itself with the Democratic party and, more specifically, Harris, who recently became the Democratic presidential candidate after Biden stepped aside. The union's endorsement of Harris is a clear indication of its desire to maintain a strong partnership with the Democratic administration, which it believes will be more favourable to the interests of autoworkers.

UAW chief slams Trump's cosy relationship with Musk as he backs Harris

<p>Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two of the most maverick figures in the American&nbsp;politics and business worlds, are going to meet up for an interview next week, which some netizens feel will 'break the internet'. The two social media platform owners (Trump has a majority stake in Truth Social, while Elon Musk is the owner of X, which he bought when it was Twitter) have generally been supportive of each other in recent years.<br />
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“ON MONDAY NIGHT I’LL BE DOING A MAJOR INTERVIEW WITH ELON MUSK — Details to follow!” Trump posted on Truth Social, in his characteristic uppercase communication style.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiW0ZrG-eKHAxVB7TgGHcHvMjg4ChDF9AEoAHoECAcQAQ" href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-elections-2024-will-trump-convince-voters-to-pin-recession-blame-on-harris-747501" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-elections-2024-will-trump-convince-voters-to-pin-recession-blame-on-harris-747501&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiW0ZrG-eKHAxVB7TgGHcHvMjg4ChDF9AEoAHoECAcQAQ">US Elections 2024: Will Trump convince voters to pin recession blame on Harris</a></strong><br />
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According to reports,&nbsp;Musk said the interview on August 12 will be streamed on X Spaces.</p>

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<p>The billionaire businessman who also owns electric vehicle company Tesla and space exploration firm SpaceX had endorsed Trump on July 14, just hours after the former United States&nbsp;president was shot at in a failed assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>"I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," he wrote at the time, along with a video clip of the shooting aftermath.</p>

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<p>At a rally this past Saturday, Trump acknowledged the support, while saying he is in favour of&nbsp;electric vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’m for electric cars, I have to be because Elon endorsed me very strongly,” he said, after years of opposing electric cars.<br />
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Before Musk took over and renamed the social media platform, the former owners of Twitter had deplatformed Trump. That&nbsp;ouster was&nbsp;over the 2021 January 6 Capitol riots when Trump supporters went on a rampage on the US Congress to oppose the results of the previous November's presidential election, which the Republican lost to&nbsp;incumbent President&nbsp;Joe Biden.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwifheK7-eKHAxXRRmwGHaxjDXEQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/autonews/trumps-reluctant-embrace-of-evs-amid-musk-endorsement-747325" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/autonews/trumps-reluctant-embrace-of-evs-amid-musk-endorsement-747325&amp;ved=2ahUKEwifheK7-eKHAxXRRmwGHaxjDXEQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE">Trump`s reluctant embrace of EVs amid Musk endorsement</a></strong><br />
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Musk reinstated Trump on X, but Trump generally stayed away from posting on the platform, instead choosing his own platform, Truth Social, to interact with his followers.</p>

<p>Trump will face current Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in this November's presidential election after Biden exited the race midway through the campaign.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two of the most maverick figures in the American politics and business worlds, are going to meet up for an interview next week, which some netizens feel will 'break the internet'.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two of the most maverick figures in the American politics and business worlds, are going to meet up for an interview next week, which some netizens feel will 'break the internet'. The two social media platform owners (Trump has a majority stake in Truth Social, while Elon Musk is the owner of X, which he bought when it was Twitter) have generally been supportive of each other in recent years. “ON MONDAY NIGHT I’LL BE DOING A MAJOR INTERVIEW WITH ELON MUSK — Details to follow!” Trump posted on Truth Social, in his characteristic uppercase communication style. Also read: US Elections 2024: Will Trump convince voters to pin recession blame on Harris According to reports, Musk said the interview on August 12 will be streamed on X Spaces. × The billionaire businessman who also owns electric vehicle company Tesla and space exploration firm SpaceX had endorsed Trump on July 14, just hours after the former United States president was shot at in a failed assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. "I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," he wrote at the time, along with a video clip of the shooting aftermath. I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery pic.twitter.com/ZdxkF63EqF — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024 × At a rally this past Saturday, Trump acknowledged the support, while saying he is in favour of electric vehicles. “I’m for electric cars, I have to be because Elon endorsed me very strongly,” he said, after years of opposing electric cars. Before Musk took over and renamed the social media platform, the former owners of Twitter had deplatformed Trump. That ouster was over the 2021 January 6 Capitol riots when Trump supporters went on a rampage on the US Congress to oppose the results of the previous November's presidential election, which the Republican lost to incumbent President Joe Biden. Also read: Trump`s reluctant embrace of EVs amid Musk endorsement Musk reinstated Trump on X, but Trump generally stayed away from posting on the platform, instead choosing his own platform, Truth Social, to interact with his followers. Trump will face current Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in this November's presidential election after Biden exited the race midway through the campaign. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump to be in interview with Musk: Will it break the internet? When and where will it happen?

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:197,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1883}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-son-labels-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-spoiled-apples-hints-at-their-deportation-747843">Trump's son Eric labels Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘spoiled apples’, hints at their deportation</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1933}">Linda Yaccarino, X's chief executive, stated that "people are hurt when the marketplace of ideas is constricted. No small group of people should monopolize what gets monetised".</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:300,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1986}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:300,&quot;w&quot;:351,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1986}">Why is X suing advertisers now?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:345,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2031}">After Musk took over Twitter, now X, in 2022, the company saw a significant decline in its ad revenue.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:377,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2063}">It has been widely reported that advertisers were wary of their brands appearing next to harmful content that might not have been removed under Musk's leadership.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:427,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2113}">According to Christine Bartholomew, an antitrust expert and professor at the University at Buffalo's law school, proving unlawful boycotts can be challenging.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:476,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2162}">In a conversation with Reuters, Bartholomew said that X must show there was an explicit agreement to boycott the platform.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:526,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2212}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:613,&quot;w&quot;:682,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2299}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-riots-elon-musk-calls-uk-pm-two-tier-keir-compares-britain-to-soviet-union-747832">UK riots: Elon Musk calls PM 'two-tier Keir', compares Britain to Soviet Union</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:684,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2370}">"Proving this requirement is no small hurdle" if the agreement was implicit, she notes. Even if X does succeed&nbsp;in this near impossible task, it cannot force companies to spend ad revenue on the platform," she added.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:751,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2437}">Filed in the Northern District of Texas and assigned to US District Judge Reed O'Connor, the lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and a court order to prevent further efforts to withhold ad dollars from X.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:800,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2486}">The company argues that it has applied brand-safety standards that "meet or exceed" its competitors and meet the Global Alliance for Responsible Media's specifications. It further argues that the alleged boycott made X a "less effective competitor" in the sale of digital advertising.</p>

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Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has sued a global advertising group and several major companies, including Mars and CVS Health. The lawsuit, filed in a Texas federal court, accuses the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), Unilever, Orsted, Mars, and CVS Health of unlawfully conspiring to boycott X, leading to substantial revenue losses.

Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has sued a global advertising group and several major companies, including Mars and CVS Health. The lawsuit, filed in a Texas federal court, accuses the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), Unilever, Orsted, Mars, and CVS Health of unlawfully conspiring to boycott X, leading to substantial revenue losses. A conspiracy? X claims that these advertisers, through the WFA's Global Alliance for Responsible Media initiative, collectively withheld "billions of dollars in ad revenue" from the social media giant. The lawsuit argues this action was a conspiracy that violated US antitrust law, and claims that the companies acted against their economic interests to harm X. Also read | Trump's son Eric labels Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘spoiled apples’, hints at their deportation Linda Yaccarino, X's chief executive, stated that "people are hurt when the marketplace of ideas is constricted. No small group of people should monopolize what gets monetised". Why is X suing advertisers now? After Musk took over Twitter, now X, in 2022, the company saw a significant decline in its ad revenue. It has been widely reported that advertisers were wary of their brands appearing next to harmful content that might not have been removed under Musk's leadership. According to Christine Bartholomew, an antitrust expert and professor at the University at Buffalo's law school, proving unlawful boycotts can be challenging. In a conversation with Reuters, Bartholomew said that X must show there was an explicit agreement to boycott the platform. Also read | UK riots: Elon Musk calls PM 'two-tier Keir', compares Britain to Soviet Union "Proving this requirement is no small hurdle" if the agreement was implicit, she notes. Even if X does succeed in this near impossible task, it cannot force companies to spend ad revenue on the platform," she added. Filed in the Northern District of Texas and assigned to US District Judge Reed O'Connor, the lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and a court order to prevent further efforts to withhold ad dollars from X. The company argues that it has applied brand-safety standards that "meet or exceed" its competitors and meet the Global Alliance for Responsible Media's specifications. It further argues that the alleged boycott made X a "less effective competitor" in the sale of digital advertising. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's X sues Mars, Unilever and other major advertisers, alleges unlawful boycott

<p>Downing Street has condemned Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO said that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), made these comments on his social media platform in response to a video showing protesters shooting fireworks at police.</p>

<p>The footage, which showed rioters clashing with officers, was shared by Ashley St Clair, a right-wing commentator, who attributed the unrest to "the effects of mass migration and open borders."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk replied to the post with "civil war is inevitable" and also responded with an exclamation mark to another post showing fireworks being thrown during the disorder in Liverpool.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;UK riots: UK heading towards civil war?</strong></p>

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<p>When asked about Musk's remarks, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official spokesperson stated: “There’s no justification for comments like that. What we’ve seen in this country is organized thuggery, which has no place on our streets or online. As the Home Secretary said, we’re dealing with a minority of thugs who do not represent Britain. In response, we’ve witnessed the best of our communities coming together to clean up the mess and disruption caused by those who do not speak for our country.”</p>

<p>Musk has faced criticism for reinstating the accounts of far-right figures, including Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon), in November last year after rebranding Twitter as X.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/elon-musk-revives-lawsuit-against-openai-and-ceo-sam-altman-747463">Elon Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman</a></strong></p>

<p>On Sunday (August 4), he engaged with a post shared by Yaxley-Lennon’s account.</p>

<p>In a further intervention, Musk claimed it was "one-sided" that Home Secretary Yvette Cooper had announced emergency security measures for mosques but not for churches or synagogues. Responding to a post by UK PM Keir Starmer on Monday (August 4), where he stated, “we will not tolerate attacks on mosques or on Muslim communities,” Musk wrote: “Shouldn’t you be concerned about attacks on all communities?”</p>

<p>This follows unrest during which a mosque in Southport was targeted despite no link between the man suspected of killing three young girls at a dance class and Islam.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Downing Street has condemned Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO said that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), made these comments on his social media platform in response to a video showing protesters shooting fireworks at police.

Downing Street has condemned Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO said that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), made these comments on his social media platform in response to a video showing protesters shooting fireworks at police. The footage, which showed rioters clashing with officers, was shared by Ashley St Clair, a right-wing commentator, who attributed the unrest to "the effects of mass migration and open borders." Musk replied to the post with "civil war is inevitable" and also responded with an exclamation mark to another post showing fireworks being thrown during the disorder in Liverpool. Also watch | UK riots: UK heading towards civil war? × When asked about Musk's remarks, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official spokesperson stated: “There’s no justification for comments like that. What we’ve seen in this country is organized thuggery, which has no place on our streets or online. As the Home Secretary said, we’re dealing with a minority of thugs who do not represent Britain. In response, we’ve witnessed the best of our communities coming together to clean up the mess and disruption caused by those who do not speak for our country.” Musk has faced criticism for reinstating the accounts of far-right figures, including Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon), in November last year after rebranding Twitter as X. Also read | Elon Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman On Sunday (August 4), he engaged with a post shared by Yaxley-Lennon’s account. In a further intervention, Musk claimed it was "one-sided" that Home Secretary Yvette Cooper had announced emergency security measures for mosques but not for churches or synagogues. Responding to a post by UK PM Keir Starmer on Monday (August 4), where he stated, “we will not tolerate attacks on mosques or on Muslim communities,” Musk wrote: “Shouldn’t you be concerned about attacks on all communities?” This follows unrest during which a mosque in Southport was targeted despite no link between the man suspected of killing three young girls at a dance class and Islam. (With inputs from agencies)

'Civil war is inevitable': Elon Musk vs Keir Starmer showdown on UK rioting

<p>After a man was detained over&nbsp;comments made on Facebook, Tesla CEO Elon Musk escalated his dispute with the United Kingdom, calling the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer&nbsp;"two-tier Keir" and questioning if the riots were taking place in&nbsp;Britain or the Soviet Union.</p>

<p>The X owner has been at odds with Sir Keir Starmer over police response&nbsp;to riots in the UK. In his latest retort, Musk shared a video that shows police officers detaining a man for making inappropriate comments on Facebook.</p>

<p>Musk wrote on X, "Arrested for making comments on Facebook!"</p>

<p>"Is this Britain or the Soviet Union? Is this accurate @Community Notes," he added.</p>

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<p>In the video, an officer informs a man that he is being detained on suspicion of using the electronic communications network inappropriately.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh crisis: Sources say, UK rejects Hasina's asylum request</strong></p>

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<p>This includes sending messages that are "grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character" and could result in up to six months in jail or a fine.</p>

<p>In reaction to a video that showed multiple groups of masked individuals gathered outside a pub, some carrying the Palestinian&nbsp;flag, Musk, in another post aimed at Keir questioned, "Why aren't all communities protected in Britain?"&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-violence-400-arrested-man-attacked-in-belfast-hate-crime-police-attacked-with-petrol-bombs-747736">UK violence: 400 arrested, man assaulted in Belfast 'race hate crime'</a></strong></p>

<p>On Monday, Musk made similar&nbsp;comments towards Starmer's&nbsp;announcement that he would not stand for violence against Muslim communities. Over the last week, protesters have targeted mosques and hotels that house asylum seekers around the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>In another post, Musk used "#twotierKeir", referring to "two-tier policing." This term is frequently used by far-right groups to imply that police treat different groups unfairly.</p>

<p>Downing Street has decided not to engage with&nbsp;the owner of X&nbsp;anymore. They previously stated his comments about a potential civil war in the UK had "no justification." Despite this, Musk continues to target Starmer on his social media platform.</p>

<p>Chief Whip Alan Campbell, in a letter to MPs, emphasised the importance of avoiding actions that might spread misinformation on social media and advised against getting involved in online debates.</p>

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After a man was detained over comments made on Facebook, Tesla CEO Elon Musk escalated his dispute with the United Kingdom, calling the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer "two-tier Keir" and questioning if the riots were taking place in Britain or the Soviet Union.

After a man was detained over comments made on Facebook, Tesla CEO Elon Musk escalated his dispute with the United Kingdom, calling the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer "two-tier Keir" and questioning if the riots were taking place in Britain or the Soviet Union. The X owner has been at odds with Sir Keir Starmer over police response to riots in the UK. In his latest retort, Musk shared a video that shows police officers detaining a man for making inappropriate comments on Facebook. Musk wrote on X, "Arrested for making comments on Facebook!" "Is this Britain or the Soviet Union? Is this accurate @Community Notes," he added. In 2030 for making a Facebook comment that the UK government didn’t like pic.twitter.com/UhKDLeCPJb — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 6, 2024 × In the video, an officer informs a man that he is being detained on suspicion of using the electronic communications network inappropriately. Watch | Bangladesh crisis: Sources say, UK rejects Hasina's asylum request × This includes sending messages that are "grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character" and could result in up to six months in jail or a fine. In reaction to a video that showed multiple groups of masked individuals gathered outside a pub, some carrying the Palestinian flag, Musk, in another post aimed at Keir questioned, "Why aren't all communities protected in Britain?" Also read: UK violence: 400 arrested, man assaulted in Belfast 'race hate crime' On Monday, Musk made similar comments towards Starmer's announcement that he would not stand for violence against Muslim communities. Over the last week, protesters have targeted mosques and hotels that house asylum seekers around the United Kingdom. In another post, Musk used "#twotierKeir", referring to "two-tier policing." This term is frequently used by far-right groups to imply that police treat different groups unfairly. Downing Street has decided not to engage with the owner of X anymore. They previously stated his comments about a potential civil war in the UK had "no justification." Despite this, Musk continues to target Starmer on his social media platform. Chief Whip Alan Campbell, in a letter to MPs, emphasised the importance of avoiding actions that might spread misinformation on social media and advised against getting involved in online debates. (With inputs from agencies)

UK riots: Elon Musk calls PM 'two-tier Keir', compares Britain to Soviet Union

A group of five Secretaries of State from the US have called on Elon Musk to address misinformation spread by the AI chatbot Grok on the social media platform X formerly known as Twitter. Watch in for more details!

US: Election misinformation spread by Grok AI prompt's official response

UK PM Keir Starmer has condemned Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO said that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. Musk made these comments on his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) in response to a video showing protesters shooting fireworks at police.

UK: Elon Musk hits back at UK PM after 'civil war' comments dismissed

X's AI Chatbot Grok under fire for false ballot deadlines

<p>SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's estranged transgender daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson launched another round of attack on the billionaire, days after he said that she was "killed" by "woke mind virus".</p>

<p>The spate of allegations was made by Vivian after Musk reacted to a throwback post of his children and said, "All 5 boys super happy."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reacting to the post on Meta's Thread, Vivian said, "Look, I don't know if you genuinely believe this or if you live in your own delusional fantasy land and frankly, I don't care. It seems to me like you're trying to rebuild your brand image as the 'caring paternal father' which I will not let go unchallenged. If I'm going to be honest, this is absolutely pathetic. You just won't stop lying about me in interviews, books, social media, etc. Thank god you're absolutely terrible at it because otherwise this would be significantly more difficult."</p>

<p>She alleged that he is making efforts to rebrand himself as a family man who has Christian values, but in reality, he is just a "serial adulterer" who has been lying about his own children.</p>

<p>The daughter further accused Musk of misgendering her various times.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"If you're going to lie about me, why would you choose a method so obnoxious in its stupidity. It's beyond stupid, it's desperate. The fact anyone believed this for even five seconds is beyond me. Not to mention going out of your way to misgender me which is both completely transparent and honestly just sad," she said.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/musks-trans-daughter-retorts-back-after-he-calls-her-dead-says-tesla-owner-was-cold-cruel-744275">Musk’s trans daughter retorts back after he calls her 'dead', says Tesla owner was 'cold, cruel'</a></p>

<p>She said Musk intends to portray himself as a "Western values/Christian family man", and added, "I understand your new angle is this 'Western values/Christian family man' thing but it's such a weird choice. You are not a family man, you are a serial adulterer who won't stop f***** lying about your own children. You are not a Christian, as far as I'm aware you've never stepped foot in a church."</p>

<p>The daughter further raised questions about Musk's claims of climate change and his space exploration programmes.</p>

<p>"You are not 'saving the planet', you do not give a f*** about climate change and you're lying about multi-planetary civilization as both an excuse, and because you want to seem like the CEO from Ready Player One," she said.</p>

<p>"You single-handedly disillusioned me with how gullible we are as a species because somehow people keep believing you for reasons that continue to evade me," the daughter added.</p>

<h2><strong>Musk claimed&nbsp;his son was killed by 'woke mind virus'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The 20-year-old Vivian had legally changed her gender and name when she was 18. The legal transition took place on June 22, 2022 in California. At that time, Vivian said, "I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape, or form."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk’s Daughter ‘Disowns’ Him After Tech Billionaire Claims His Son 'Died'</strong></p>

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<p>Recently, in an interview, Musk claimed that he was tricked into signing documents for "one of his older boys" Vivian Jenna Wilson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I was tricked into doing this. I lost my son, essentially. They call it 'deadnaming' for a reason. The reason they call it 'deadnaming' is because your son is dead," said Musk.</p>

<p>"I vowed to destroy the woke mind virus after that. And we're making some progress," he said.</p>

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's estranged transgender daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson launched another round of attack on the billionaire, days after he said that she was "killed" by "woke mind virus".

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's estranged transgender daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson launched another round of attack on the billionaire, days after he said that she was "killed" by "woke mind virus". The spate of allegations was made by Vivian after Musk reacted to a throwback post of his children and said, "All 5 boys super happy." Reacting to the post on Meta's Thread, Vivian said, "Look, I don't know if you genuinely believe this or if you live in your own delusional fantasy land and frankly, I don't care. It seems to me like you're trying to rebuild your brand image as the 'caring paternal father' which I will not let go unchallenged. If I'm going to be honest, this is absolutely pathetic. You just won't stop lying about me in interviews, books, social media, etc. Thank god you're absolutely terrible at it because otherwise this would be significantly more difficult." She alleged that he is making efforts to rebrand himself as a family man who has Christian values, but in reality, he is just a "serial adulterer" who has been lying about his own children. The daughter further accused Musk of misgendering her various times. Post by @vivllainous View on Threads × "If you're going to lie about me, why would you choose a method so obnoxious in its stupidity. It's beyond stupid, it's desperate. The fact anyone believed this for even five seconds is beyond me. Not to mention going out of your way to misgender me which is both completely transparent and honestly just sad," she said. Also Read: Musk’s trans daughter retorts back after he calls her 'dead', says Tesla owner was 'cold, cruel' She said Musk intends to portray himself as a "Western values/Christian family man", and added, "I understand your new angle is this 'Western values/Christian family man' thing but it's such a weird choice. You are not a family man, you are a serial adulterer who won't stop f***** lying about your own children. You are not a Christian, as far as I'm aware you've never stepped foot in a church." The daughter further raised questions about Musk's claims of climate change and his space exploration programmes. "You are not 'saving the planet', you do not give a f*** about climate change and you're lying about multi-planetary civilization as both an excuse, and because you want to seem like the CEO from Ready Player One," she said. "You single-handedly disillusioned me with how gullible we are as a species because somehow people keep believing you for reasons that continue to evade me," the daughter added. Musk claimed his son was killed by 'woke mind virus' The 20-year-old Vivian had legally changed her gender and name when she was 18. The legal transition took place on June 22, 2022 in California. At that time, Vivian said, "I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape, or form." Watch: Elon Musk’s Daughter ‘Disowns’ Him After Tech Billionaire Claims His Son 'Died' Recently, in an interview, Musk claimed that he was tricked into signing documents for "one of his older boys" Vivian Jenna Wilson. "I was tricked into doing this. I lost my son, essentially. They call it 'deadnaming' for a reason. The reason they call it 'deadnaming' is because your son is dead," said Musk. "I vowed to destroy the woke mind virus after that. And we're making some progress," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk's trans daughter makes fresh allegations, calls him a 'serial adulterer who won’t stop f***ing lying'

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<p>In a direct challenge to the current US policy on monetary management, billionaire businessman Elon Musk has called on the Federal Reserve to cut its interest rates, describing current rate policy as stupid. Musk’s tweet on Sunday using X seem to indicate increasing concerns with regards to the policy approach of the Fed.</p>

<p>Musk’s comments come a week after a series of weak economic reports that have amplified concerns that the Fed’s stubborn high interest rate might be depressing growth. Policymakers said in a statement last week that they would leave the Fed’s benchmark overnight interest rate at 5.25%-5.50% range, indicating the likelihood they will cut rates again in September.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/autonews/hertz-accelerates-sales-of-tesla-vehicles-as-value-crumbles-746618">Hertz accelerates sales of Tesla vehicles as value crumbles</a></p>

<p>Market players are gradually recommending a rate-cut hike during the Fed’s meeting set for September 17-18. This speculation comes as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted on Wednesday that a rate cut might be coming if conditions in the economy are right in the eyes of the Fed. With these remarks, Powell signals that the Fed is almost in the final stretch of its long inflation war but has to maneuver these decisions in the middle of a polarised presidential elections.</p>

<p>Musk’s criticism is characteristic of the disagreements over the efficiency of the Fed in managing the economy. While doubts grow about whether the central bank has set rates too high for too long, the issue returns to whether the expected cuts will do enough to spur activity and avoid an economic slow down.</p>

<p>The actions of the Federal Reserve in the upcoming weeks will be keenly observed by both the trading floor and the White House, with much expectation that a change in policy stance will help to give a fillip to the economy at a time when the country is on the cusp of the election year.</p>


In a direct challenge to the current US policy on monetary management, billionaire businessman Elon Musk has called on the Federal Reserve to cut its interest rates, describing current rate policy as stupid.

In a direct challenge to the current US policy on monetary management, billionaire businessman Elon Musk has called on the Federal Reserve to cut its interest rates, describing current rate policy as stupid. Musk’s tweet on Sunday using X seem to indicate increasing concerns with regards to the policy approach of the Fed. Musk’s comments come a week after a series of weak economic reports that have amplified concerns that the Fed’s stubborn high interest rate might be depressing growth. Policymakers said in a statement last week that they would leave the Fed’s benchmark overnight interest rate at 5.25%-5.50% range, indicating the likelihood they will cut rates again in September. Also Read: Hertz accelerates sales of Tesla vehicles as value crumbles Market players are gradually recommending a rate-cut hike during the Fed’s meeting set for September 17-18. This speculation comes as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted on Wednesday that a rate cut might be coming if conditions in the economy are right in the eyes of the Fed. With these remarks, Powell signals that the Fed is almost in the final stretch of its long inflation war but has to maneuver these decisions in the middle of a polarised presidential elections. Musk’s criticism is characteristic of the disagreements over the efficiency of the Fed in managing the economy. While doubts grow about whether the central bank has set rates too high for too long, the issue returns to whether the expected cuts will do enough to spur activity and avoid an economic slow down. The actions of the Federal Reserve in the upcoming weeks will be keenly observed by both the trading floor and the White House, with much expectation that a change in policy stance will help to give a fillip to the economy at a time when the country is on the cusp of the election year.

Elon Musk calls for Federal Reserve rate cuts amid economic concerns

<p>Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted its chip in a second patient who has a spinal cord injury, similar to the first patient who received the&nbsp;brain-computer interface device earlier this year.&nbsp;The device gives paralysed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk provided an update about the second patient in a podcast saying they were paralysed in a diving accident and that 400 of the implant's electrodes were already working.</p>

<p>According to the company, its implants are designed to record neural activity through 1,024 electrodes distributed across 64 flexible leads, or “threads,” each of which is thinner than a human hair and capable of being placed independently in the brain.</p>

<p>"I don’t want to jinx it but it seems to have gone extremely well with the second implant. There’s a lot of signal, a lot of electrodes. It’s working very well,"&nbsp;Musk told podcast host Lex Fridman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk added that Neuralink was planning to implant the device in eight more patients within the year as part of the clinical trials.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/elon-musks-neuralink-implants-brain-chip-in-human-for-the-first-time-685134"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in human for the first time</strong></a></p>

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<p>Noland Arbaugh became the first man to receive the implant in January this year. Shortly after the implantation surgery,&nbsp;Arbaugh's neural signals were detected and since then, he has used the brain-computer interface (BCI) for various applications, like playing online chess and Sid Meier's Civilization VI.</p>

<p>"Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with no ill effects that we are aware of. Patient is able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking," Musk said on X, formerly Twitter, at the time.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Arbaugh said the technology had helped him 'reconnect' with the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"[The Link] has helped me reconnect with the world, my friends, and my family. It's given me the ability to do things on my own again without needing my family at all hours of the day and night," he said, as quoted in the Neuralink blog post.</p>

<p>Prior to receiving the implant, Arbaugh used a computer by employing a stick in his mouth to tap the screen of a tablet device. However, now, he needs to only think about what he wants to happen on the computer screen.&nbsp;</p>

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Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted its chip in a second patient who has a spinal cord injury, similar to the first patient who received the brain-computer interface device earlier this year.

Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted its chip in a second patient who has a spinal cord injury, similar to the first patient who received the brain-computer interface device earlier this year. The device gives paralysed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone. Musk provided an update about the second patient in a podcast saying they were paralysed in a diving accident and that 400 of the implant's electrodes were already working. According to the company, its implants are designed to record neural activity through 1,024 electrodes distributed across 64 flexible leads, or “threads,” each of which is thinner than a human hair and capable of being placed independently in the brain. "I don’t want to jinx it but it seems to have gone extremely well with the second implant. There’s a lot of signal, a lot of electrodes. It’s working very well," Musk told podcast host Lex Fridman. Musk added that Neuralink was planning to implant the device in eight more patients within the year as part of the clinical trials. Watch | Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in human for the first time × Who was the first patient? Noland Arbaugh became the first man to receive the implant in January this year. Shortly after the implantation surgery, Arbaugh's neural signals were detected and since then, he has used the brain-computer interface (BCI) for various applications, like playing online chess and Sid Meier's Civilization VI. "Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with no ill effects that we are aware of. Patient is able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking," Musk said on X, formerly Twitter, at the time. Also read | Neuralink's first human patient can now control computer mouse with thoughts, Musk confirms Arbaugh said the technology had helped him 'reconnect' with the world. "[The Link] has helped me reconnect with the world, my friends, and my family. It's given me the ability to do things on my own again without needing my family at all hours of the day and night," he said, as quoted in the Neuralink blog post. Prior to receiving the implant, Arbaugh used a computer by employing a stick in his mouth to tap the screen of a tablet device. However, now, he needs to only think about what he wants to happen on the computer screen. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's Neuralink successfully implants brain chip in second patient

<p>Elon Musk revived a lawsuit on Monday against OpenAI, accusing its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of betraying the artificial intelligence company's founding mission.</p>

<p>The case against ChatGPT maker OpenAI is "a textbook tale of altruism versus greed," the complaint filed in a federal court in California alleges.</p>

<p>"The perfidy and deceit are of Shakespearean proportions."</p>

<p>The filing of the complaint by the billionaire Tesla and SpaceX co-founder comes nearly two months after he abruptly withdrew a similar suit against OpenAI, Altman and Brockman.</p>

<p>Musk, who left the San Francisco-based OpenAI in 2018, accuses them in the latest complaint of fraud, conspiracy and false advertising.</p>

<p>He said he originally invested in OpenAI in 2015 with the understanding that it would be a non-profit, but Altman "manipulated and deceived" him, eventually joining forces with software giant Microsoft.</p>

<p>"Altman assured Musk that the non-profit structure guaranteed neutrality and a focus on safety and openness for the benefit of humanity, not shareholder value," the suit says. "But as it turns out, this was all hot-air philanthropy -- the hook for Altman's long con.</p>

<p>"The resulting OpenAI network, in which Altman and Microsoft hold significant interests, was recently valued at a staggering $100 billion," the suit says.</p>

<p>"As a result of their unlawful actions, Defendants have been unjustly enriched to the tune of billions of dollars in value, while Musk, who co-founded their de-facto for-profit start-up, has been conned along with the public."</p>

<p>OpenAI captured the public's imagination in late 2022 with the release of ChatGPT, which can generate poems and essays and even succeed in exams. The firm has also developed image and video generating tools that are seen as leaders in the field.</p>

<p>Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI since 2019, poured billions more into the firm last year.</p>

<p>And the software giant stepped in when OpenAI's board fired CEO Altman in November, hiring him and offering to house any staff members who were unhappy with his ousting.</p>

<p>The OpenAI board reversed course as dissent soared in the company, reinstating Altman and replacing several board members.</p>

<p>Since leaving OpenAI, Musk has joined the chorus of critics warning that artificial intelligence could spell the end for humanity.</p>

<p>He launched his own AI firm, xAI, last year.</p>

<p>Musk is seeking a jury trial and unspecified damages.</p>

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Elon Musk revived a lawsuit on Monday against OpenAI, accusing its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of betraying the artificial intelligence company's founding mission.

Elon Musk revived a lawsuit on Monday against OpenAI, accusing its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of betraying the artificial intelligence company's founding mission. The case against ChatGPT maker OpenAI is "a textbook tale of altruism versus greed," the complaint filed in a federal court in California alleges. "The perfidy and deceit are of Shakespearean proportions." The filing of the complaint by the billionaire Tesla and SpaceX co-founder comes nearly two months after he abruptly withdrew a similar suit against OpenAI, Altman and Brockman. Musk, who left the San Francisco-based OpenAI in 2018, accuses them in the latest complaint of fraud, conspiracy and false advertising. He said he originally invested in OpenAI in 2015 with the understanding that it would be a non-profit, but Altman "manipulated and deceived" him, eventually joining forces with software giant Microsoft. "Altman assured Musk that the non-profit structure guaranteed neutrality and a focus on safety and openness for the benefit of humanity, not shareholder value," the suit says. "But as it turns out, this was all hot-air philanthropy -- the hook for Altman's long con. "The resulting OpenAI network, in which Altman and Microsoft hold significant interests, was recently valued at a staggering $100 billion," the suit says. "As a result of their unlawful actions, Defendants have been unjustly enriched to the tune of billions of dollars in value, while Musk, who co-founded their de-facto for-profit start-up, has been conned along with the public." OpenAI captured the public's imagination in late 2022 with the release of ChatGPT, which can generate poems and essays and even succeed in exams. The firm has also developed image and video generating tools that are seen as leaders in the field. Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI since 2019, poured billions more into the firm last year. And the software giant stepped in when OpenAI's board fired CEO Altman in November, hiring him and offering to house any staff members who were unhappy with his ousting. The OpenAI board reversed course as dissent soared in the company, reinstating Altman and replacing several board members. Since leaving OpenAI, Musk has joined the chorus of critics warning that artificial intelligence could spell the end for humanity. He launched his own AI firm, xAI, last year. Musk is seeking a jury trial and unspecified damages. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Musk sues OpenAI: Claims 'Shakespearean' betrayal by Altman and Brockman

<p>Elon Musk filed another lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, over concerns that the company is prioritising profits and business interests over public welfare.</p>

<p>The move is the most recent attempt by Musk to counter an organisation he had helped establish back in 2015.</p>

<p>According to Musk, right after OpenAI's technology succeeded in revolutionising AI that is generative, Altman turned the narrative around and started cashing on it.</p>

<p>The suit also seeks relief in the form of a judicial declaration that OpenAI's license to Microsoft to use its AI models is void and of no force and effect.</p>

<p>He argues that OpenAI's language models are outside the scope of the company's partnership with Microsoft.</p>

<p>In a licensing deal, Microsoft invested billions of dollars into OpenAI in return for the right to utilise its large language models for computing services.</p>

<p>Neither OpenAI nor Musk replied in time to Reuters' request for comments.</p>

<p>In June, Musk dropped an earlier lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman for deviating from the startup's mission at the time of its founding, which was to create AI for the betterment of humanity.</p>

<p>Musk's attorneys had asked the California state court to dismiss the suit, which had been filed in February, without specifying the reason.</p>

<p>The February lawsuit alleged that OpenAI's founders had agreed early on to develop AI in a way that would "benefit humanity," opening renewed legal action by Musk reflects his continued unease over the direction OpenAI has gone since its founding.</p>


Elon Musk filed another lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, over concerns that the company is prioritising profits and business interests over public welfare.

Elon Musk filed another lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, over concerns that the company is prioritising profits and business interests over public welfare. The move is the most recent attempt by Musk to counter an organisation he had helped establish back in 2015. According to Musk, right after OpenAI's technology succeeded in revolutionising AI that is generative, Altman turned the narrative around and started cashing on it. The suit also seeks relief in the form of a judicial declaration that OpenAI's license to Microsoft to use its AI models is void and of no force and effect. He argues that OpenAI's language models are outside the scope of the company's partnership with Microsoft. In a licensing deal, Microsoft invested billions of dollars into OpenAI in return for the right to utilise its large language models for computing services. Neither OpenAI nor Musk replied in time to Reuters' request for comments. In June, Musk dropped an earlier lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman for deviating from the startup's mission at the time of its founding, which was to create AI for the betterment of humanity. Musk's attorneys had asked the California state court to dismiss the suit, which had been filed in February, without specifying the reason. The February lawsuit alleged that OpenAI's founders had agreed early on to develop AI in a way that would "benefit humanity," opening renewed legal action by Musk reflects his continued unease over the direction OpenAI has gone since its founding.

Elon Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman

<p>Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, who went viral for his shooting style, as he clinched a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, debuted on social media platform X and soon posed an interesting question to&nbsp;owner Elon Musk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dikec clinched the second position in the mixed team 10-metre air pistol event&nbsp;while partnering with Sevval Ilayda Tarhan.</p>

<p>However, Dikec went viral and his fanbase grew tremendously because of his casual shooting style.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics-2024-india-shooter-manu-bhaker-reveals-this-is-why-she-lost-on-third-medal-at-paris-games-746824">Olympics 2024: India shooter Manu Bhaker reveals THIS IS WHY she lost on third medal at Paris Games</a></p>

<p>When he came to the shoot during the competition, he appeared very casual and wore standard glasses and a T-shirt, while keeping his left hand in the pocket. This look made him a viral sensation overnight as people wondered how confident he was to carry such a demeanour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His approach was pretty unorthodox as unlike his competitors, who generally used specialised equipment like special lenses, hats or headphones, Dikec carried nothing and went to the competition in a minimalist style.</p>

<h2><strong>Exchange between Turkish shooter and Musk goes viral</strong></h2>

<p>After joining social media platform X, Olympic shooter Dikec wrote his first post for the owner Elon Musk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Posting a photo from the Olympic event - that had soon turned into a popular meme, Dikec said, "Hi Elon, do you think future robots can win medals at the Olympics with their hands in their pockets? How about discussing this in Istanbul, the cultural capital that unites continents? @elonmusk."</p>

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<p>"Robots will hit the centre of the bullseye every time," replied Musk. The exchange between the duo has now gone viral on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Paris Olympics 2024: India's hero PR Sreejesh speaks to WION after Quarter final win</strong></p>

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<p>The post received more than five million views and some hilarious comments from social media users.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“You’ll hit the bullseye with your laser vision," wrote one user, while reacting to the post. “Robots would need trainers, so it would be great if you’d be one of them. Looking forward to the convo between you and Elon," said another user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Elon, think about it: he takes the first step out of the Starship and poses like this on Mars,” a third user stated.</p>

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Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, who went viral for his shooting style, as he clinched a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, debuted on social media platform X and soon posed an interesting question to owner Elon Musk.

Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, who went viral for his shooting style, as he clinched a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, debuted on social media platform X and soon posed an interesting question to owner Elon Musk. Dikec clinched the second position in the mixed team 10-metre air pistol event while partnering with Sevval Ilayda Tarhan. However, Dikec went viral and his fanbase grew tremendously because of his casual shooting style. Also Read: Olympics 2024: India shooter Manu Bhaker reveals THIS IS WHY she lost on third medal at Paris Games When he came to the shoot during the competition, he appeared very casual and wore standard glasses and a T-shirt, while keeping his left hand in the pocket. This look made him a viral sensation overnight as people wondered how confident he was to carry such a demeanour. His approach was pretty unorthodox as unlike his competitors, who generally used specialised equipment like special lenses, hats or headphones, Dikec carried nothing and went to the competition in a minimalist style. Exchange between Turkish shooter and Musk goes viral After joining social media platform X, Olympic shooter Dikec wrote his first post for the owner Elon Musk. Posting a photo from the Olympic event - that had soon turned into a popular meme, Dikec said, "Hi Elon, do you think future robots can win medals at the Olympics with their hands in their pockets? How about discussing this in Istanbul, the cultural capital that unites continents? @elonmusk." Hi Elon, do you think future robots can win medals at the Olympics with their hands in their pockets?😎🇹🇷 How about discussing this in Istanbul, the cultural capital that unites continents? @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/BR5iJmNOHD — Yusuf Dikec (@yusufdikec) August 4, 2024 × "Robots will hit the centre of the bullseye every time," replied Musk. The exchange between the duo has now gone viral on social media. Watch: Paris Olympics 2024: India's hero PR Sreejesh speaks to WION after Quarter final win The post received more than five million views and some hilarious comments from social media users. “You’ll hit the bullseye with your laser vision," wrote one user, while reacting to the post. “Robots would need trainers, so it would be great if you’d be one of them. Looking forward to the convo between you and Elon," said another user. “Elon, think about it: he takes the first step out of the Starship and poses like this on Mars,” a third user stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Viral Turkish shooter debuts on X, quizzes Musk 'can robots win medals at the Olympics'

<p>Falcon 9, the reusable rocket from Elon Musk's SpaceX, successfully launched into orbit 23 Starlink satellites on Sunday (Aug 4), days after its failed launch had led to the destruction of 20 of these internet service satellites.</p>

<p>The launch on Sunday took place at 12.24 am local time, SpaceX said on its website. The company gave real-time updates on the social media platform X, also owned by Musk.</p>

<p>"Falcon 9 launched 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California," the company said.</p>

<p>"This was the sixth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched USSF-62 and five Starlink missions for Falcon."</p>

<p>Eight minutes after the successful launch, the Falcon 9's first stage landed back on Earth, neatly entering the SpaceX droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' on the Pacific Ocean.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk's SpaceX is building a network of spy satellites for US intelligence: Report</strong></p>

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<p>It was the sixth launch and landing for this particular booster, according to SpaceX.</p>

<p>"The Falcon 9's upper stage did its job as well, deploying the 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit as planned," the company said on X. The other successful missions were on July 27, two on July 28 and one on August 2.</p>

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<p>On July 11, SpaceX lost 20 Starlink satellites after a failed mission by Falcon 9. The satellites were destroyed, falling down and burning upon re-entry to earth,&nbsp;after liquid oxygen leaked from Falcon rocket's upper stage. The leak resulted from a crack in the liquid-oxygen system's pressure sensors.<br />
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Falcon 9, the reusable rocket from Elon Musk's SpaceX, successfully launched into orbit 23 Starlink satellites on Sunday (Aug 4), days after its failed launch had led to the destruction of 20 of these internet service satellites.

Falcon 9, the reusable rocket from Elon Musk's SpaceX, successfully launched into orbit 23 Starlink satellites on Sunday (Aug 4), days after its failed launch had led to the destruction of 20 of these internet service satellites. The launch on Sunday took place at 12.24 am local time, SpaceX said on its website. The company gave real-time updates on the social media platform X, also owned by Musk. "Falcon 9 launched 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California," the company said. "This was the sixth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched USSF-62 and five Starlink missions for Falcon." Eight minutes after the successful launch, the Falcon 9's first stage landed back on Earth, neatly entering the SpaceX droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' on the Pacific Ocean. Falcon 9 lands on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, completing this booster’s sixth mission pic.twitter.com/tPv4dV9fM4 — SpaceX (@SpaceX) August 4, 2024 × Watch | Elon Musk's SpaceX is building a network of spy satellites for US intelligence: Report × It was the sixth launch and landing for this particular booster, according to SpaceX. "The Falcon 9's upper stage did its job as well, deploying the 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit as planned," the company said on X. The other successful missions were on July 27, two on July 28 and one on August 2. Well done SpaceX 🚀 pic.twitter.com/RWIp4TpEF6 — Tesla Pablo 🔋 (@pablo9948967714) August 4, 2024 × Also read | Watch: SpaceX completes test of 5,000-tonne Starship, the most powerful launch vehicle On July 11, SpaceX lost 20 Starlink satellites after a failed mission by Falcon 9. The satellites were destroyed, falling down and burning upon re-entry to earth, after liquid oxygen leaked from Falcon rocket's upper stage. The leak resulted from a crack in the liquid-oxygen system's pressure sensors. That was the first in-flight failure of Falcon 9 since 2015. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In a surprising twist, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his support for electric vehicles (EVs), attributing his stance to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's strong endorsement. This revelation comes amid Trump's criticisms of the Biden administration's EV policies and highlights a complex intersection of politics, technology, and personal endorsements.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Trump's Relationship with Electric Vehicles</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">While Trump has been vocal about his criticisms of the electric vehicle industry, particularly regarding the Biden administration's regulations, his recent statements signal a shift. At a rally in Georgia, Trump declared, "I'm for electric cars. I have to be because, you know, Elon endorsed me very strongly." Despite this endorsement, Trump clarified that he views EVs as only a "small slice" of the broader automotive industry, advocating for the continued availability of gas-powered and hybrid vehicles.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Musk's Influence and Political Shift</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Elon Musk, known for his advocacy of electric vehicles through Tesla, has recently shown an inclination towards conservative politics, particularly emphasising free speech. Musk's acquisition of Twitter (now rebranded as X) in 2022 and subsequent changes to its content moderation policies have further aligned him with conservative ideals. Despite reports of Musk pledging significant financial support to a pro-Trump super PAC, Musk has denied such claims. However, his endorsement of Trump appears to have influenced the former president's stance on electric vehicles.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Criticism of Biden's EV Policies</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Trump has consistently criticised the Biden administration's ambitious plans to increase electric vehicle sales, aiming for them to constitute half of all new vehicle sales by 2030. At a recent rally, Trump expressed his opposition to what he perceives as a forced transition to electric vehicles, stating, "Not everybody has to have an electric car. I told him that," referencing Musk. Trump has pledged to eliminate such mandates, advocating for consumer choice across various types of vehicles, including gasoline-powered and hybrid options.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Misinformation and Infrastructure Challenges</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In his speeches, Trump has made several claims about the costs and logistics of installing EV chargers across the United States. At a Bitcoin conference, he estimated the cost at $12 trillion, while at a North Carolina rally, he quoted $9 trillion, and at an Atlanta rally, he mentioned $5 trillion. These figures are significantly higher than the actual budget allocated for this purpose.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 allocated $7.5 billion to fund the installation of thousands of electric vehicle chargers nationwide. However, according to Politico, the White House's infrastructure tracking website indicates that only 15 charging stations have been installed so far. An analysis by research firm Atlas Public Policy revealed that each station received approximately $770,000 in federal funding, highlighting the challenges in scaling up the infrastructure.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The Broader Impact</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Trump's reluctant support for electric vehicles, influenced by Musk's endorsement, underscores the complex relationship between political figures and technological advancements. While Trump remains critical of the current administration's policies, his acknowledgement of EVs signifies a potential shift in the political discourse surrounding sustainable transportation. This development also reflects the growing importance of endorsements from influential tech leaders like Musk, who continue to shape the future of the automotive industry.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">As the debate over electric vehicles and environmental policies continues, Trump's stance highlights the need for a balanced approach that considers technological innovation, consumer choice, and economic feasibility. The coming years will likely see further discussions and developments as the automotive industry navigates the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable solutions.</span></span></span></p>


In a surprising twist, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his support for electric vehicles (EVs), attributing his stance to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's strong endorsement.

In a surprising twist, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his support for electric vehicles (EVs), attributing his stance to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's strong endorsement. This revelation comes amid Trump's criticisms of the Biden administration's EV policies and highlights a complex intersection of politics, technology, and personal endorsements. Trump's Relationship with Electric Vehicles While Trump has been vocal about his criticisms of the electric vehicle industry, particularly regarding the Biden administration's regulations, his recent statements signal a shift. At a rally in Georgia, Trump declared, "I'm for electric cars. I have to be because, you know, Elon endorsed me very strongly." Despite this endorsement, Trump clarified that he views EVs as only a "small slice" of the broader automotive industry, advocating for the continued availability of gas-powered and hybrid vehicles. Musk's Influence and Political Shift Elon Musk, known for his advocacy of electric vehicles through Tesla, has recently shown an inclination towards conservative politics, particularly emphasising free speech. Musk's acquisition of Twitter (now rebranded as X) in 2022 and subsequent changes to its content moderation policies have further aligned him with conservative ideals. Despite reports of Musk pledging significant financial support to a pro-Trump super PAC, Musk has denied such claims. However, his endorsement of Trump appears to have influenced the former president's stance on electric vehicles. Criticism of Biden's EV Policies Trump has consistently criticised the Biden administration's ambitious plans to increase electric vehicle sales, aiming for them to constitute half of all new vehicle sales by 2030. At a recent rally, Trump expressed his opposition to what he perceives as a forced transition to electric vehicles, stating, "Not everybody has to have an electric car. I told him that," referencing Musk. Trump has pledged to eliminate such mandates, advocating for consumer choice across various types of vehicles, including gasoline-powered and hybrid options. Misinformation and Infrastructure Challenges In his speeches, Trump has made several claims about the costs and logistics of installing EV chargers across the United States. At a Bitcoin conference, he estimated the cost at $12 trillion, while at a North Carolina rally, he quoted $9 trillion, and at an Atlanta rally, he mentioned $5 trillion. These figures are significantly higher than the actual budget allocated for this purpose. The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 allocated $7.5 billion to fund the installation of thousands of electric vehicle chargers nationwide. However, according to Politico, the White House's infrastructure tracking website indicates that only 15 charging stations have been installed so far. An analysis by research firm Atlas Public Policy revealed that each station received approximately $770,000 in federal funding, highlighting the challenges in scaling up the infrastructure. The Broader Impact Trump's reluctant support for electric vehicles, influenced by Musk's endorsement, underscores the complex relationship between political figures and technological advancements. While Trump remains critical of the current administration's policies, his acknowledgement of EVs signifies a potential shift in the political discourse surrounding sustainable transportation. This development also reflects the growing importance of endorsements from influential tech leaders like Musk, who continue to shape the future of the automotive industry. As the debate over electric vehicles and environmental policies continues, Trump's stance highlights the need for a balanced approach that considers technological innovation, consumer choice, and economic feasibility. The coming years will likely see further discussions and developments as the automotive industry navigates the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable solutions.

Trump's reluctant embrace of EVs amid Musk endorsement

<p>Not just US billionaire Elon Musk, his two kids have also gone viral on the internet as their throwback nine-year-old picture with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi resurfaces. And Elon Musk himself has reacted to the picture.</p>

<p>It all started when famous&nbsp;X user&nbsp;DogeDesigner shared a picture showing PM Modi with the two children. A smiling Elon can also be seen in the frame. The Indian PM also shook hands with the two kids.</p>

<p>"Damian &amp; Kai," Musk wrote in response to the post, referring to the kids' names.</p>

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<p>Notably, the Tesla boss has 11 children in total, and he has voiced support for large families in the past.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Damian and&nbsp;Kaiquot are children from&nbsp;Musk's first wife&nbsp;Justine Musk, who is a Canadian author. The couple had twins in 2004, namely&nbsp;Vivian and Griffin. Two years later,&nbsp;Damian and&nbsp;Kaiquot were born along with a third called&nbsp;Saxon.</p>

<p>Musk has three children with his second wife Grimes and three with&nbsp;Shivon Zilis.</p>

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<p>In July 2022, Musk wrote on X, "Bravo to big families" and expressed his desire to have as many children as possible and become a good father too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A collapsing birth rate is the biggest danger civilisation faces, by far," Musk warned.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiMk8aW8tiHAxUJUGwGHXj7MIoQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/musk-accepts-challenge-to-fight-against-venezuelan-president-says-if-i-win-he-resigns-746135" jsname="YKoRaf" original_target="https://www.wionews.com/trending/musk-accepts-challenge-to-fight-against-venezuelan-president-says-if-i-win-he-resigns-746135" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/trending/musk-accepts-challenge-to-fight-against-venezuelan-president-says-if-i-win-he-resigns-746135&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiMk8aW8tiHAxUJUGwGHXj7MIoQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" saprocessedanchor="true">Musk accepts challenge to fight against Venezuelan president, says `If I win, he resigns`</a></strong></p>

<p>Musk's response to the nine-year-old&nbsp;photo was liked by more than 3,000 users on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Social media meanwhile was left awestruck with the cute photo, with&nbsp;Biologist Nina saying, “How old are the boys? They are very nice and polite!”</p>

<p>A second user praised the fact that both kids had a book in their hands.</p>

<p>“Love how they both have a book...Parenting 101,” the user said.</p>

<p>“Such an amazing education Elon shared/is sharing with his children when possible: I’m sure these two lads are outstanding young adults today: And will continue learning from dear ole dad!" a third user wrote.</p>

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Not just US billionaire Elon Musk, his two kids have also gone viral on the internet as their throwback nine-year-old picture with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi resurfaces.

Not just US billionaire Elon Musk, his two kids have also gone viral on the internet as their throwback nine-year-old picture with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi resurfaces. And Elon Musk himself has reacted to the picture. It all started when famous X user DogeDesigner shared a picture showing PM Modi with the two children. A smiling Elon can also be seen in the frame. The Indian PM also shook hands with the two kids. "Damian & Kai," Musk wrote in response to the post, referring to the kids' names. Damian & Kai — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 2, 2024 × Notably, the Tesla boss has 11 children in total, and he has voiced support for large families in the past. Damian and Kaiquot are children from Musk's first wife Justine Musk, who is a Canadian author. The couple had twins in 2004, namely Vivian and Griffin. Two years later, Damian and Kaiquot were born along with a third called Saxon. Musk has three children with his second wife Grimes and three with Shivon Zilis. Also read: `Diversity hire?`: Elon Musk shares controversial video of Kamala Harris ahead of US elections. Watch! In July 2022, Musk wrote on X, "Bravo to big families" and expressed his desire to have as many children as possible and become a good father too. "A collapsing birth rate is the biggest danger civilisation faces, by far," Musk warned. Also read: Musk accepts challenge to fight against Venezuelan president, says `If I win, he resigns` Musk's response to the nine-year-old photo was liked by more than 3,000 users on X. Social media meanwhile was left awestruck with the cute photo, with Biologist Nina saying, “How old are the boys? They are very nice and polite!” A second user praised the fact that both kids had a book in their hands. “Love how they both have a book...Parenting 101,” the user said. “Such an amazing education Elon shared/is sharing with his children when possible: I’m sure these two lads are outstanding young adults today: And will continue learning from dear ole dad!" a third user wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Nine-year-old photo of PM Modi shaking hands with Elon Musk's kids goes viral, Tesla boss reacts

<p>The democracy of Venezuela seems to have fallen in the hands of billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as he took up the challenge to fight against President Nicolas Maduro on national television, on the condition that if he wins, the president will have to step down.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to the social network X, its owner Musk responded to the challenge given to him by Maduro. "I accept," he wrote, as the response sparked multiple reactions online.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how the contentious conversation unravelled</strong></h2>

<p>Taking to X, President Maduro said, "Social media creates a virtual reality, and who controls the virtual reality? Our new archenemy, the famous Elon Musk. Do you want to fight? Let's do it. Elon Musk, I'm ready. I'm not afraid of you Elon Musk. Let's fight, wherever you want."</p>

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<p>Responding to Maduro's challenge, Musk said, “Maduro is a big guy himself and probably knows how to fight, so this would be a real fight. Zuck is a little fella, so that would be a short fight lol.”</p>

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<p>“If I win, he resigns as dictator of Venezuela. If he wins, I give him a free ride to Mars," he said on X.</p>

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<h2><strong>Animosity brews between Musk and Maduro</strong></h2>

<p>The animosity started brewing between the two prominent figures as political turmoil ensued in Caracas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maduro and Musk have clashed ideologically in the past and the president has accused the SpaceX CEO of orchestrating attacks against Venezuela and also planning the alleged "computer hacking" at the National Electoral Council (CNE).&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the Venezuelan election results, Musk clearly stated that he disapproved of Maduro's election as the president and called him a "dictator" while saying that the election was a "travesty."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He even shared the US Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) 2020 announcement in which criminal charges were levied against Maduro for drug trafficking.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk’s Daughter ‘Disowns’ Him After Tech Billionaire Claims His Son 'Died'</strong></p>

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<p>Fiercely responding to this, Maduro said, "He wants to come here with his guns and an army to invade Venezuela. Elon Musk, good thing you showed your face because we knew you were behind it all! With your money and your satellites."</p>

<p>Musk sharply retorted to this and said, "An ass knows more than Maduro." &nbsp;Later sarcastically apologising, he said, "Sorry to have compared the poor ass to Maduro. That was an insult to the animal kingdom."</p>

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The democracy of Venezuela seems to have fallen in the hands of billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as he took up the challenge to fight against President Nicolas Maduro on national television, on the condition that if he wins, the president will have to step down.

The democracy of Venezuela seems to have fallen in the hands of billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as he took up the challenge to fight against President Nicolas Maduro on national television, on the condition that if he wins, the president will have to step down. Taking to the social network X, its owner Musk responded to the challenge given to him by Maduro. "I accept," he wrote, as the response sparked multiple reactions online. Here's how the contentious conversation unravelled Taking to X, President Maduro said, "Social media creates a virtual reality, and who controls the virtual reality? Our new archenemy, the famous Elon Musk. Do you want to fight? Let's do it. Elon Musk, I'm ready. I'm not afraid of you Elon Musk. Let's fight, wherever you want." Maduro is a big guy himself and probably knows how to fight, so this would be a real fight. Zuck is a little fella, so that would be a short fight lol. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 31, 2024 × Responding to Maduro's challenge, Musk said, “Maduro is a big guy himself and probably knows how to fight, so this would be a real fight. Zuck is a little fella, so that would be a short fight lol.” Also Read: Musk’s trans daughter retorts back after he calls her 'dead', says Tesla owner was 'cold, cruel' “If I win, he resigns as dictator of Venezuela. If he wins, I give him a free ride to Mars," he said on X. If I win, he resigns as dictator of Venezuela. If he wins, I give him a free ride to Mars. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 31, 2024 × Animosity brews between Musk and Maduro The animosity started brewing between the two prominent figures as political turmoil ensued in Caracas. Maduro and Musk have clashed ideologically in the past and the president has accused the SpaceX CEO of orchestrating attacks against Venezuela and also planning the alleged "computer hacking" at the National Electoral Council (CNE). After the Venezuelan election results, Musk clearly stated that he disapproved of Maduro's election as the president and called him a "dictator" while saying that the election was a "travesty." He even shared the US Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) 2020 announcement in which criminal charges were levied against Maduro for drug trafficking. Watch: Elon Musk’s Daughter ‘Disowns’ Him After Tech Billionaire Claims His Son 'Died' Fiercely responding to this, Maduro said, "He wants to come here with his guns and an army to invade Venezuela. Elon Musk, good thing you showed your face because we knew you were behind it all! With your money and your satellites." Musk sharply retorted to this and said, "An ass knows more than Maduro." Later sarcastically apologising, he said, "Sorry to have compared the poor ass to Maduro. That was an insult to the animal kingdom." (With inputs from agencies)

Musk accepts challenge to fight against Venezuelan president, says 'If I win, he resigns'

<p>Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up to take its first step in the world of space tourism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company, in a press conference, said that its Polaris Dawn mission will be launched on August 19 and fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman will be taken into space for a private spacewalk - the first one to be held in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Polaris Dawn mission went through various rescheduling&nbsp;and its date July 31 was again postponed to August 19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The date was postponed after the rockets of the company exploded in July, although the official reasoning which led to the blast was said to be traffic-related.</p>

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<p>During the press conference, the director of SpaceX's Dragon mission management Sarah Walker said, "There's a lot going on on [the International Space Station] right now. We opted to fly the Crew-9 mission as our next [astronaut] mission and are ready to fly Polaris Dawn in late summer, as soon as we fulfill those obligations."</p>

<p>She later said that "late summer" hinted at some point in August,&nbsp;noted Space.com.</p>

<h2><strong>Isaacman and the crew prepare for 'ghost ride' in space</strong></h2>

<p>Isaacman has earlier flown on a SpaceX rocket when he went on an&nbsp;incredibly expensive orbital vacation&nbsp;in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time a mission has missed the launch dates. According to Space.com, Polaris Dawn was earlier scheduled to be launched in 2022, however, it was time and again pushed back.&nbsp;<br />
Considering the official reason for the postponement, it is not clear if the most recent postponement happened because of the Falcon 9 explosion or not.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: China space rocket blows up, causes massive fireball</strong></p>

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<p>After the Polaris Dawn mission gets launched, it will not link up with the ISS but will take Isaacman and his comrades farther from the orbit of the moon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from postponements, it will be an incredible experience to see Isaacman and the crew depart on a 'ghost ride' and become the first space tourist.&nbsp;</p>

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Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up to take its first step in the world of space tourism. The company, in a press conference, said that its Polaris Dawn mission will be launched on August 19 and fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman will be taken into space for a private spacewalk - the first one to be held in the world.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up to take its first step in the world of space tourism. The company, in a press conference, said that its Polaris Dawn mission will be launched on August 19 and fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman will be taken into space for a private spacewalk - the first one to be held in the world. The Polaris Dawn mission went through various rescheduling and its date July 31 was again postponed to August 19. The date was postponed after the rockets of the company exploded in July, although the official reasoning which led to the blast was said to be traffic-related. Also Read: Rock varnish from India’s Ladakh may help find habitable environments in space During the press conference, the director of SpaceX's Dragon mission management Sarah Walker said, "There's a lot going on on [the International Space Station] right now. We opted to fly the Crew-9 mission as our next [astronaut] mission and are ready to fly Polaris Dawn in late summer, as soon as we fulfill those obligations." She later said that "late summer" hinted at some point in August, noted Space.com. Isaacman and the crew prepare for 'ghost ride' in space Isaacman has earlier flown on a SpaceX rocket when he went on an incredibly expensive orbital vacation in 2021. This is not the first time a mission has missed the launch dates. According to Space.com, Polaris Dawn was earlier scheduled to be launched in 2022, however, it was time and again pushed back. Considering the official reason for the postponement, it is not clear if the most recent postponement happened because of the Falcon 9 explosion or not. Watch: Gravitas: China space rocket blows up, causes massive fireball After the Polaris Dawn mission gets launched, it will not link up with the ISS but will take Isaacman and his comrades farther from the orbit of the moon. Apart from postponements, it will be an incredible experience to see Isaacman and the crew depart on a 'ghost ride' and become the first space tourist. (With inputs from agencies)

SpaceX to host first-ever private spacewalk for billionaire Isaacman, turn him into first space tourist

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