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<p>Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, hopes for a distant future when "a trillion" humans will colonise the solar system.</p>

<p>In the Lex Fridman podcast, published on Thursday, Bezos said that our solar system has enough resources to support a civilisation that large. But people won't be inhabiting other planets. Instead, they would be living in massive space stations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>By a trillion humans, Bezos meant that "a thousand Mozarts and a thousand Einsteins" could be up in space at any given point.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bezos envisioned space stations that resembled the cylindrical habitats proposed by the late physicist Gerard K. O'Neill. "They have a lot of advantages over planetary surfaces. You can spin them to get normal earth gravity. You can put them where you want them," he said of O'Neill-style colonies, adding that most people will want to live near Earth anyway.</p>

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<p>Bezos' space colony agenda differs from that of Elon Musk, his main competitor. The SpaceX founder, Musk,&nbsp;has been vocal about his ambition to colonise Mars by 2050. SpaceX also has plans to help NASA send humans to the moon, but its colonisation goals are more aligned towards Mars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Bezos has set his eyes on the moon, revealing the giant Blue Moon lunar lander concept in 2019. He also spoke about an O'Neill-style shaped cylinder that can maintain a good climate throughout the year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As a species, we've got to do this. We're going to crucify this planet sooner or later. So you might as well die going to Mars," Kevin Moffat, an associate professor at the University of Warwick who specialises in human physiology, told Business Insider.</p>

<p>Previously, experts have talked about the scientific and ethical dilemmas related to the glorious plans of space colonisation of both billionaires. They have warned about the problems related to gravity and space's human immune system. However, that does not mean that their efforts went in vain.</p>

<p>During the podcast, Bezos told Fridman that humans could choose to go back and forth between space stations and Earth in the distant future. According to Bezos, space colonisation ultimately means to preserve the planet. "We've sent robotic probes to all the planets," he said. "We know that this is the good one."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, hopes for a distant future when "a trillion" humans will colonise the solar system. In the Lex Fridman podcast, published on Thursday, Bezos said that our solar system has enough resources to support a civilisation that large.

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, hopes for a distant future when "a trillion" humans will colonise the solar system. In the Lex Fridman podcast, published on Thursday, Bezos said that our solar system has enough resources to support a civilisation that large. But people won't be inhabiting other planets. Instead, they would be living in massive space stations. By a trillion humans, Bezos meant that "a thousand Mozarts and a thousand Einsteins" could be up in space at any given point. Bezos envisioned space stations that resembled the cylindrical habitats proposed by the late physicist Gerard K. O'Neill. "They have a lot of advantages over planetary surfaces. You can spin them to get normal earth gravity. You can put them where you want them," he said of O'Neill-style colonies, adding that most people will want to live near Earth anyway. ALSO READ | James Webb spots record-breaking small, rare kind of brown 'failed' star Bezos' space colony agenda differs from that of Elon Musk, his main competitor. The SpaceX founder, Musk, has been vocal about his ambition to colonise Mars by 2050. SpaceX also has plans to help NASA send humans to the moon, but its colonisation goals are more aligned towards Mars. Meanwhile, Bezos has set his eyes on the moon, revealing the giant Blue Moon lunar lander concept in 2019. He also spoke about an O'Neill-style shaped cylinder that can maintain a good climate throughout the year. "As a species, we've got to do this. We're going to crucify this planet sooner or later. So you might as well die going to Mars," Kevin Moffat, an associate professor at the University of Warwick who specialises in human physiology, told Business Insider. Previously, experts have talked about the scientific and ethical dilemmas related to the glorious plans of space colonisation of both billionaires. They have warned about the problems related to gravity and space's human immune system. However, that does not mean that their efforts went in vain. During the podcast, Bezos told Fridman that humans could choose to go back and forth between space stations and Earth in the distant future. According to Bezos, space colonisation ultimately means to preserve the planet. "We've sent robotic probes to all the planets," he said. "We know that this is the good one." (With inputs from agencies)

Bezos wants humans to colonise the solar system, while Musk has his sight set on Mars

<p>Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, intends to establish a school and university in Texas, as reported by Forbes. Tax filings disclose Musk's $100 million donation to The Foundation, a charity set to launch an educational initiative primarily focused on STEM subjects. This move aligns with Musk's longstanding interest in education.</p>

<p>The programme, dedicated to STEM education, aims for an initial enrollment of approximately 50 students.</p>

<p>The charity&nbsp;plans to seek accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, while also pursuing tax-exempt status.</p>

<p>Although specific details about the school are not provided, the proposed university boasts experienced faculty and a traditional curriculum supplemented by hands-on learning experiences.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/calling-for-genocide-elon-musk-slams-heads-of-harvard-mit-penn-universities-for-antisemitism-on-campus-667241">Also read |&nbsp;'Calling for genocide...': Elon Musk slams heads of Harvard, MIT, Penn universities for antisemitism on campus</a></p>

<h2><strong>Musk's generous donation and tuition</strong></h2>

<p>Musk contributed $2.2 billion worth of Tesla stock to The Foundation last year, facilitating the funding for the proposed school.</p>

<p>The educational institution is expected to rely on tuition fees, donations, and will offer need-based scholarships.</p>

<p>Student selection criteria stress on&nbsp;merit, as outlined in the tax filing, with no guarantee of admission for foundation trustees, officers, employees, or their family members.</p>

<p>Elon Musk's interest in education predates this recent initiative. In 2014, he established Ad Astra, a small private school for his five children and some SpaceX employees.</p>

<p>Ad Astra, which does not use traditional grades, focuses on evaluating aptitudes and abilities. While Musk or his representatives have not responded to the recent reports, his commitment to education is evident through these endeavors.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk 'ready to help destroying Hamas'&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Beyond education, Musk is involved in creating Snailbrook, a community near Austin, featuring a school, recreational facilities, and subsidised housing for employees of Tesla, SpaceX, and the Boring Company.</p>

<p>Musk owns around 6,000 acres in the Austin area, and Snailbrook, currently under construction, is expected to apply for incorporation once it reaches at least 201 residents, pending final approval from a county judge, as reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier this year.</p>

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Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, intends to establish a school and university in Texas, as reported by Forbes. Tax filings disclose Musk's $100 million donation to The Foundation, a charity set to launch an educational initiative primarily focused on STEM subjects.

Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, intends to establish a school and university in Texas, as reported by Forbes. Tax filings disclose Musk's $100 million donation to The Foundation, a charity set to launch an educational initiative primarily focused on STEM subjects. This move aligns with Musk's longstanding interest in education. The programme, dedicated to STEM education, aims for an initial enrollment of approximately 50 students. The charity plans to seek accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, while also pursuing tax-exempt status. Although specific details about the school are not provided, the proposed university boasts experienced faculty and a traditional curriculum supplemented by hands-on learning experiences. Also read | 'Calling for genocide...': Elon Musk slams heads of Harvard, MIT, Penn universities for antisemitism on campus Musk's generous donation and tuition Musk contributed $2.2 billion worth of Tesla stock to The Foundation last year, facilitating the funding for the proposed school. The educational institution is expected to rely on tuition fees, donations, and will offer need-based scholarships. Student selection criteria stress on merit, as outlined in the tax filing, with no guarantee of admission for foundation trustees, officers, employees, or their family members. Elon Musk's interest in education predates this recent initiative. In 2014, he established Ad Astra, a small private school for his five children and some SpaceX employees. Ad Astra, which does not use traditional grades, focuses on evaluating aptitudes and abilities. While Musk or his representatives have not responded to the recent reports, his commitment to education is evident through these endeavors. Also watch | Elon Musk 'ready to help destroying Hamas' Beyond education, Musk is involved in creating Snailbrook, a community near Austin, featuring a school, recreational facilities, and subsidised housing for employees of Tesla, SpaceX, and the Boring Company. Musk owns around 6,000 acres in the Austin area, and Snailbrook, currently under construction, is expected to apply for incorporation once it reaches at least 201 residents, pending final approval from a county judge, as reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier this year. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk commits $100mn to establish his own university, says report

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday showed the account of U.S. right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to have been reinstated as a poll organized by owner Elon Musk backed his return after a ban of nearly five years.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones reinstated on X after Musk poll

<p>Hot mic goof-ups have in past, led to controversies, funny stories and much much more. US Republican Party presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is the latest to join the list of us slip-ups. The American entrepreneur of Indian heritage visited the toilet without muting his phone right in the middle of an X Spaces event with Elon Musk. There were more than 100,000 listeners.</p>

<p>The Space on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) had Elon Musk as well as notorious conspiracy theorist Alex Jones tuning in. Alex Jones and his 'Infowars' were suspended by Twitter in 2018. Musk reinstated Jones' presence on the platform recently and was talking about the decision during the Space when Ramaswamy said, “Gentlemen I have to go."</p>

<p>So far so good.</p>

<p>But as the conversation went on, listeners suddenly heard sound of running water through Ramaswamy's phone.<br />
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“Somebody's got their phone in the bathroom," Alex Jones pointed out.</p>

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<p>Mario Nawfal, who had organised the Space, “Vivek, that's your phone. But I am not able to mute you."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ramaswamy soon returned and apologised for the embarrassing moment.</p>

<h2><strong>Feel better?</strong></h2>

<p>Musk poked fun at Ramaswamy.</p>

<p>“I hope you feel better now," said Musk.</p>

<p>"I feel great," Ramaswamy replied.</p>

<p>Social media, being social media, caught on to this goof-up and users shared the moment across web that garnered thousands of amused reactions</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vivek-ramaswamys-hindu-faith-led-him-into-presidential-race-entrepreneur-advocates-for-traditional-values-660437">Vivek Ramaswamy says his Hindu faith led him into presidential race, advocates traditional values</a></strong></p>

<p>"This was probably the most intelligent part of the broadcast," said a user.</p>

<p>"Vivek is literally draining the swamp," said another user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A third user said, “That was pretty damn funny."</p>

<p>Ramaswamy is a part of a field of Republican Party leaders hoping to win the party nomination to contest US Presidential Election 2024. However, none of them is even close to the approval ratings former US President Donald Trump currently has, Trump has announced that he will contest the elections.</p>

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Hot mic goof-ups have in past, led to controversies, funny stories and much much more. US Republican Party presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is the latest to join the list of us slip-ups.

Hot mic goof-ups have in past, led to controversies, funny stories and much much more. US Republican Party presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is the latest to join the list of us slip-ups. The American entrepreneur of Indian heritage visited the toilet without muting his phone right in the middle of an X Spaces event with Elon Musk. There were more than 100,000 listeners. The Space on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) had Elon Musk as well as notorious conspiracy theorist Alex Jones tuning in. Alex Jones and his 'Infowars' were suspended by Twitter in 2018. Musk reinstated Jones' presence on the platform recently and was talking about the decision during the Space when Ramaswamy said, “Gentlemen I have to go." So far so good. But as the conversation went on, listeners suddenly heard sound of running water through Ramaswamy's phone. “Somebody's got their phone in the bathroom," Alex Jones pointed out. pic.twitter.com/9666LsJjb4 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2023 × Mario Nawfal, who had organised the Space, “Vivek, that's your phone. But I am not able to mute you." Ramaswamy soon returned and apologised for the embarrassing moment. Feel better? Musk poked fun at Ramaswamy. “I hope you feel better now," said Musk. "I feel great," Ramaswamy replied. Social media, being social media, caught on to this goof-up and users shared the moment across web that garnered thousands of amused reactions Also Read | Vivek Ramaswamy says his Hindu faith led him into presidential race, advocates traditional values "This was probably the most intelligent part of the broadcast," said a user. "Vivek is literally draining the swamp," said another user. A third user said, “That was pretty damn funny." Ramaswamy is a part of a field of Republican Party leaders hoping to win the party nomination to contest US Presidential Election 2024. However, none of them is even close to the approval ratings former US President Donald Trump currently has, Trump has announced that he will contest the elections. (With inputs from agencies)

Vivek Ramaswamy hot mic: GOP hopeful apparently visited toilet without muting phone on X

<p>Billionaire Elon Musk has gone after Bob Iger once again, saying the Disney boss should be "fired immediately" after the company stopped advertising on X, adding that Walt Disney would have been "rolling in his grave".&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a series of posts on X (formerly known as Twitter), Musk lashed out at Iger over his management of Disney.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Walt Disney is turning in his grave over what Bob has done to his company. He [Iger] should be fired immediately,” wrote Musk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk also quote-posted a report that said the state of New Mexico had&nbsp;brought a fresh lawsuit accusing Meta platforms Instagram and Facebook of allowing child predators to approach the minors freely after the algorithm distributed adult content to the kids.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Why no advertiser boycott, Bob Eiger? You are endorsing this material!" wrote Musk.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Musk's rant against Iger comes days after the Tesla boss, during a public programme, went on a profanity-laden tirade against the advertisers who had pulled their ads from X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Don’t advertise. If someone is going to try and blackmail me with advertising? Blackmail me with money? Go f**k&nbsp;yourself,” Musk said. “Go f**k&nbsp;yourself, is that clear? Hey Bob, if you’re in the audience. That’s how I feel, don’t advertise,"&nbsp;Musk said&nbsp;at&nbsp;<em>The New York Times&nbsp;</em>Dealbook Summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk was responding after Iger, during one of the earlier sessions, explained his company's decision to pull advertising from the platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the barrage of expletives, Musk explained how advertisers, especially the likes of Disney&nbsp;were writing the "death sentence" of X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What this advertising boycott is going to do is, it is going to kill the company. And the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/elon-musk-faces-backlash-for-endorsing-antisemitic-conspiracy-659947"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk faces backlash for endorsing antisemitic conspiracy</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Why the controversy?</strong></h2>

<p>Musk came under heavy fire after he endorsed a conspiracy theory that was interpreted as a form of antisemitic behaviour. Musk pointed to the "Great Replacement" theory which states that Jews and leftists are attempting to weaken white majorities with non-white immigrants that will lead to a "white genocide".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after his post, the White House released a statement, accusing Musk of "abhorrent promotion" of antisemitism. As the controversy snowballed, the likes of Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and NBC Universal parent Comcast pulled the plug on ads on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/go-f-yourself-elon-musks-profanity-laden-answer-to-advertisers-suspending-ads-on-x-watch-664464"><strong>Also read | 'Go f**k yourself': Elon Musk's profanity-laden answer to advertisers suspending ads on X</strong></a></p>

<p>Musk soon went into&nbsp;a damage control mode. He&nbsp;travelled to Israel and visited the sites where Hamas committed unspeakable acts of barbarity against the Israelis on October 7. He spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and insisted that there was not a single 'antisemitic' bone in his body.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk has attributed a 'significant decline' in X's advertising revenue to the allegations of antisemitism. According to Musk, the platform's advertising revenue has plummeted by 60 per cent in the US alone.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Billionaire Elon Musk has gone after Bob Iger once again, saying the Disney boss should be "fired immediately" after the company stopped advertising on X, adding that Walt Disney would have been "rolling in his grave".

Billionaire Elon Musk has gone after Bob Iger once again, saying the Disney boss should be "fired immediately" after the company stopped advertising on X, adding that Walt Disney would have been "rolling in his grave". In a series of posts on X (formerly known as Twitter), Musk lashed out at Iger over his management of Disney. “Walt Disney is turning in his grave over what Bob has done to his company. He [Iger] should be fired immediately,” wrote Musk. Musk also quote-posted a report that said the state of New Mexico had brought a fresh lawsuit accusing Meta platforms Instagram and Facebook of allowing child predators to approach the minors freely after the algorithm distributed adult content to the kids. "Why no advertiser boycott, Bob Eiger? You are endorsing this material!" wrote Musk. Why no advertiser boycott, Bob Eiger? You are endorsing this material! https://t.co/EVza5VZeSa — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 7, 2023 × Musk's rant against Iger comes days after the Tesla boss, during a public programme, went on a profanity-laden tirade against the advertisers who had pulled their ads from X. “Don’t advertise. If someone is going to try and blackmail me with advertising? Blackmail me with money? Go f**k yourself,” Musk said. “Go f**k yourself, is that clear? Hey Bob, if you’re in the audience. That’s how I feel, don’t advertise," Musk said at The New York Times Dealbook Summit. Musk was responding after Iger, during one of the earlier sessions, explained his company's decision to pull advertising from the platform. After the barrage of expletives, Musk explained how advertisers, especially the likes of Disney were writing the "death sentence" of X. "What this advertising boycott is going to do is, it is going to kill the company. And the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company," he said. Watch | Elon Musk faces backlash for endorsing antisemitic conspiracy Why the controversy? Musk came under heavy fire after he endorsed a conspiracy theory that was interpreted as a form of antisemitic behaviour. Musk pointed to the "Great Replacement" theory which states that Jews and leftists are attempting to weaken white majorities with non-white immigrants that will lead to a "white genocide". Soon after his post, the White House released a statement, accusing Musk of "abhorrent promotion" of antisemitism. As the controversy snowballed, the likes of Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and NBC Universal parent Comcast pulled the plug on ads on X. Also read | 'Go f**k yourself': Elon Musk's profanity-laden answer to advertisers suspending ads on X Musk soon went into a damage control mode. He travelled to Israel and visited the sites where Hamas committed unspeakable acts of barbarity against the Israelis on October 7. He spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and insisted that there was not a single 'antisemitic' bone in his body. Musk has attributed a 'significant decline' in X's advertising revenue to the allegations of antisemitism. According to Musk, the platform's advertising revenue has plummeted by 60 per cent in the US alone. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk goes after Bob Iger again, wants him sacked from Disney

<p>Billionaire Elon Musk has criticised the presidents of Harvard University, the&nbsp;University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)&nbsp;for their shaky testimony during a congressional hearing on antisemitism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and said: "Let me help them out here: "Calling for the genocide [death] of anyone obviously constitutes harassment.""</p>

<p>Must was quote-posting a video shared by billionaire Harvard donor and alumnus Bill Akman who demanded that Harvard president Claudine Gay resign from her position after she refused to say that calling for genocide of Jews was harassment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Context needed for condemning antisemitism: Ivy League varsities</strong></h2>

<p>The three Ivy League university leaders had arrived at Capitol Hill on Tuesday (Dec 5) to answer questions about rising antisemitism on their campuses before the House Education and Workforce Committee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, surprising many, all three refrained from outrightly condemning the antisemitic calls on the campuses, saying the speeches needed 'context'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Repeatedly asked if she would say calling for the genocide of Jews constituted harassment, Gay said it could depend&nbsp;on the "context" and if it targets specific individuals.</p>

<p>Penn President Elizabeth Magill said if speech turned into conduct, then it would be considered harassment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;MIT President Sally Kornbluth said:&nbsp;"We have heard chants which can be antisemitic depending on the context when calling for the elimination of the Jewish people."</p>

<p>Ever since the events of October 7 and the subsequent retaliation by the Israeli forces, the American campuses have been inundated with incidents of antisemitism and intifada chants with Jews being particularly targeted.</p>

<p>Apart from Musk, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla also lampooned the school leaders saying he was "ashamed" to hear the testimony, calling it "one of the most despicable moments in the history of US academia".&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Israel ups the ante against Hamas</h2>

<p>Ever since the second truce deal between Israel and Hamas collapsed, Tel Aviv has upped the ante by re-launching aerial and ground operations.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/around-two-civilians-killed-for-every-hamas-fighter-in-gaza-admits-israeli-military-666395"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Around two civilian deaths for every Hamas fighter killed in Gaza, admits Israeli military</strong></a></p>

<p>Hamas-run Palestinian health ministry claims that&nbsp;nearly 16,000 people have been killed since Israel launched its retaliatory operations following the militant group’s attack on October 7 in southern Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Billionaire Elon Musk has criticised the presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for their shaky testimony during a congressional hearing on antisemitism.

Billionaire Elon Musk has criticised the presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for their shaky testimony during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. Musk took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and said: "Let me help them out here: "Calling for the genocide [death] of anyone obviously constitutes harassment."" Must was quote-posting a video shared by billionaire Harvard donor and alumnus Bill Akman who demanded that Harvard president Claudine Gay resign from her position after she refused to say that calling for genocide of Jews was harassment. Let me help them out here: “Calling for the genocide [death] of anyone obviously constitutes harassment.” https://t.co/GH7lXLxxd6 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 6, 2023 × Context needed for condemning antisemitism: Ivy League varsities The three Ivy League university leaders had arrived at Capitol Hill on Tuesday (Dec 5) to answer questions about rising antisemitism on their campuses before the House Education and Workforce Committee. However, surprising many, all three refrained from outrightly condemning the antisemitic calls on the campuses, saying the speeches needed 'context'. Repeatedly asked if she would say calling for the genocide of Jews constituted harassment, Gay said it could depend on the "context" and if it targets specific individuals. Penn President Elizabeth Magill said if speech turned into conduct, then it would be considered harassment. Meanwhile, MIT President Sally Kornbluth said: "We have heard chants which can be antisemitic depending on the context when calling for the elimination of the Jewish people." Ever since the events of October 7 and the subsequent retaliation by the Israeli forces, the American campuses have been inundated with incidents of antisemitism and intifada chants with Jews being particularly targeted. Apart from Musk, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla also lampooned the school leaders saying he was "ashamed" to hear the testimony, calling it "one of the most despicable moments in the history of US academia". Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israeli hostages reunite with family Israel ups the ante against Hamas Ever since the second truce deal between Israel and Hamas collapsed, Tel Aviv has upped the ante by re-launching aerial and ground operations. Also read | Around two civilian deaths for every Hamas fighter killed in Gaza, admits Israeli military Hamas-run Palestinian health ministry claims that nearly 16,000 people have been killed since Israel launched its retaliatory operations following the militant group’s attack on October 7 in southern Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

'Calling for genocide...': Elon Musk slams heads of Harvard, MIT, Penn universities for antisemitism on campus

<p>SpaceX, under Elon Musk, is in the process of exploring a tender offer that values the private space exploration company at $175 billion or more. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A Bloomberg report, citing sources familiar with the matter, revealed that discussions are underway regarding insider shares, with the tender offer potentially ranging between $500 million to $750 million. The proposed share price is around $95 per share, though terms and the offer's size may evolve based on interest from both sellers and buyers within the company.</p>

<p>This valuation represents a significant premium compared to the $150 billion valuation SpaceX secured through a tender offer earlier this summer. &nbsp;</p>

<p>SpaceX, headquartered in Hawthorne, California, currently stands as the most valuable start-up in the United States, dominating the commercial space launch services market with its highly successful Falcon rockets. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to its achievements in space launches, SpaceX is recognised for its role in sending payloads into orbit for private-sector clients, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and various government agencies. The company's diverse portfolio includes the revolutionary Starlink service, providing internet from space. Anchored by a growing constellation of satellites in low-Earth orbit, Starlink has contributed to SpaceX's expanding influence in the broader space industry.</p>

<p>While details of the tender offer remain confidential, the move signifies SpaceX's continued efforts to leverage its market dominance and technological innovations to attract investment. The space exploration company has been at the forefront of industry advancements, and this financial manoeuvre further highlights its commitment to pushing boundaries and securing a prominent position in the evolving landscape of space exploration and satellite-based services. &nbsp;</p>

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SpaceX, under Elon Musk, is in the process of exploring a tender offer that values the private space exploration company at $175 billion or more. A Bloomberg report, citing sources familiar with the matter, revealed that discussions are underway regarding insider shares, with the tender offer potentially ranging between $500 million to $750 million.

SpaceX, under Elon Musk, is in the process of exploring a tender offer that values the private space exploration company at $175 billion or more. A Bloomberg report, citing sources familiar with the matter, revealed that discussions are underway regarding insider shares, with the tender offer potentially ranging between $500 million to $750 million. The proposed share price is around $95 per share, though terms and the offer's size may evolve based on interest from both sellers and buyers within the company. This valuation represents a significant premium compared to the $150 billion valuation SpaceX secured through a tender offer earlier this summer. SpaceX, headquartered in Hawthorne, California, currently stands as the most valuable start-up in the United States, dominating the commercial space launch services market with its highly successful Falcon rockets. In addition to its achievements in space launches, SpaceX is recognised for its role in sending payloads into orbit for private-sector clients, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and various government agencies. The company's diverse portfolio includes the revolutionary Starlink service, providing internet from space. Anchored by a growing constellation of satellites in low-Earth orbit, Starlink has contributed to SpaceX's expanding influence in the broader space industry. While details of the tender offer remain confidential, the move signifies SpaceX's continued efforts to leverage its market dominance and technological innovations to attract investment. The space exploration company has been at the forefront of industry advancements, and this financial manoeuvre further highlights its commitment to pushing boundaries and securing a prominent position in the evolving landscape of space exploration and satellite-based services. (With inputs from Bloomberg) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Billionaire Elon Musk, who has time and again warned about the potential dangers of AI technology and how it threatens humanity, is now seeking to raise a billion dollars for his artificial intelligence startup,&nbsp;xAI, with which he is hoping to compete with Open AI's ChatGPT.<br />
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In the US Securities and Exchange Commission's official filing on Tuesday, it was revealed that Musk's company had gathered $134.7 million earlier this year and plans to raise around $1 billion overall.<br />
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It added that there was a firm agreement for increasing the full funds required to meet the target, which indicated that Musk may have finalised some major deals, amounting to billions.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/go-f-yourself-elon-musks-profanity-laden-answer-to-advertisers-suspending-ads-on-x-watch-664464">'Go f**k yourself': Elon Musk's profanity-laden answer to advertisers suspending ads on X - WATCH</a></p>

<p>Last month, Musk offered a preview of his company's chatbot called "Grok", which is similar to ChatGPT and which he stated has been trained on the basis of data collected from X, which was bought by Musk a year ago for $44 billion.<br />
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The founder of Tesla and one of the most famous wealthy entrepreneurs started xAI in July and engaged researchers from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, the University of Toronto and Tesla.<br />
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Musk said that the company was missioned to "understand the true nature of the universe".</p>

<h2><strong>Musk says AI can destroy human colony on Mars</strong></h2>

<p>The rampant steps which are being taken by Musk to grow his AI startup come in the wake of his continuous warning against the dangers of AI.<br />
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In a conversation with DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis, Musk had said he was hoping that humans could colonise Mars and avoid the threats posed by Earth. However, he had said that the plan may not work if AI was involved.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk hits back at advertisers who left X</strong></p>

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<p>At that time, Hassabis had said that AI, if accompanied by humans, could actually result in the destruction of the colony. Later, Musk invested in Hassabis' AI company so that he could learn about the new technology before launching his own start-up.<br />
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In recent weeks, the chatbot was asked by a user to roast the billionaire with one word. The user was left amused when Musk was described by the AI bot as “overrated”.<br />
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Billionaire Elon Musk, who has time and again warned about the potential dangers of AI technology and how it threatens humanity, is now seeking to raise a billion dollars for his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, with which he is hoping to compete with Open AI's ChatGPT.

Billionaire Elon Musk, who has time and again warned about the potential dangers of AI technology and how it threatens humanity, is now seeking to raise a billion dollars for his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, with which he is hoping to compete with Open AI's ChatGPT. In the US Securities and Exchange Commission's official filing on Tuesday, it was revealed that Musk's company had gathered $134.7 million earlier this year and plans to raise around $1 billion overall. It added that there was a firm agreement for increasing the full funds required to meet the target, which indicated that Musk may have finalised some major deals, amounting to billions. Also read: 'Go f**k yourself': Elon Musk's profanity-laden answer to advertisers suspending ads on X - WATCH Last month, Musk offered a preview of his company's chatbot called "Grok", which is similar to ChatGPT and which he stated has been trained on the basis of data collected from X, which was bought by Musk a year ago for $44 billion. The founder of Tesla and one of the most famous wealthy entrepreneurs started xAI in July and engaged researchers from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, the University of Toronto and Tesla. Musk said that the company was missioned to "understand the true nature of the universe". Musk says AI can destroy human colony on Mars The rampant steps which are being taken by Musk to grow his AI startup come in the wake of his continuous warning against the dangers of AI. In a conversation with DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis, Musk had said he was hoping that humans could colonise Mars and avoid the threats posed by Earth. However, he had said that the plan may not work if AI was involved. Watch: Elon Musk hits back at advertisers who left X At that time, Hassabis had said that AI, if accompanied by humans, could actually result in the destruction of the colony. Later, Musk invested in Hassabis' AI company so that he could learn about the new technology before launching his own start-up. In recent weeks, the chatbot was asked by a user to roast the billionaire with one word. The user was left amused when Musk was described by the AI bot as “overrated”. The screenshot of the conversation was shared on X and caught the attention of Musk who replied to the post saying that Grok is "accurate". (With inputs from agencies)

Musk, who warned about 'threats' of AI, seeks to raise $1 billion for his chatbot

<p>Over four years after first displaying the futuristic-looking Cybertruck, Elon Musk-led Tesla on Thursday (Nov 30) published the prices for the electric vehicle and began the deliveries. The Cybertruck will be starting at $60,990 for the lowest cost variant which is significantly more than what Musk had advertised in 2019 at around $40,000.</p>

<p>During the keynote, he drove a Cybertruck onto the stage amid cheers from the crowd before handing the keys to about a dozen customers at the event in Austin, Texas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Tesla website, the Cybertruck's highest variant named Cyberbeast, an all-wheel drive version would be sold for estimated starting prices of about $100,000 and $80,000. These will be available next year.</p>

<p>While the rear-wheel drive Cybertruck has an estimated range of 250 miles and can go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, the all-wheel drive&nbsp;has an estimated 340-mile range, and can go from 0 to 60 in 4.1 seconds. It&nbsp;has a top speed of 112 mph, 600 horsepower, and a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds.</p>

<p>Musk took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to post a video of Cybertruck going up against Porsche 911 whilst ferrying a Porsche 911 to display the power of the car. He also congratulated the Tesla team for making the deliveries possible.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to Musk, Tesla is expected to reach a production rate of approximately&nbsp;250,000 Cybertrucks a year in 2025.</p>

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<h2><strong>Musk tempers expectations&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The car, radically different in its design, has arrived at the production line&nbsp;a little more than two years late. Since first launching the car, Musk has also tempered his expectations, saying it would take a year to 18 months to make the vehicle a significant cash flow contributor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We dug our own grave with Cybertruck," Musk said during an earnings call in October.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is simply normal when you’ve got a product with a lot of new technology, or for any new vehicle program but especially for one that is as different and advanced as the Cybertruck, you will have problems proportionate to how many new things you’re trying to solve at scale."</p>

<p>The truck is made of shiny stainless steel, shaped into flat planes with few, if any, curves. Musk has said it is partly inspired by a car-turned-submarine in the 1977 James Bond movie "The Spy Who Loved Me.".</p>

<p>The powerful car has already drawn more than a million reservation holders who have put down $100 as deposits.&nbsp;</p>

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Over four years after first displaying the futuristic-looking Cybertruck, Elon Musk-led Tesla on Thursday (Nov 30) published the prices for the electric vehicle and began the deliveries.

Over four years after first displaying the futuristic-looking Cybertruck, Elon Musk-led Tesla on Thursday (Nov 30) published the prices for the electric vehicle and began the deliveries. The Cybertruck will be starting at $60,990 for the lowest cost variant which is significantly more than what Musk had advertised in 2019 at around $40,000. During the keynote, he drove a Cybertruck onto the stage amid cheers from the crowd before handing the keys to about a dozen customers at the event in Austin, Texas. According to the Tesla website, the Cybertruck's highest variant named Cyberbeast, an all-wheel drive version would be sold for estimated starting prices of about $100,000 and $80,000. These will be available next year. While the rear-wheel drive Cybertruck has an estimated range of 250 miles and can go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, the all-wheel drive has an estimated 340-mile range, and can go from 0 to 60 in 4.1 seconds. It has a top speed of 112 mph, 600 horsepower, and a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds. Musk took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to post a video of Cybertruck going up against Porsche 911 whilst ferrying a Porsche 911 to display the power of the car. He also congratulated the Tesla team for making the deliveries possible. Massive congrats to the incredible Tesla team, from design through to manufacturing, for making Cybertruck real! I love you. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 30, 2023 × According to Musk, Tesla is expected to reach a production rate of approximately 250,000 Cybertrucks a year in 2025. Watch | Man uses wood to construct a fully working tesla cybertruck, grabs Elon Musk's attention × Musk tempers expectations The car, radically different in its design, has arrived at the production line a little more than two years late. Since first launching the car, Musk has also tempered his expectations, saying it would take a year to 18 months to make the vehicle a significant cash flow contributor. "We dug our own grave with Cybertruck," Musk said during an earnings call in October. "This is simply normal when you’ve got a product with a lot of new technology, or for any new vehicle program but especially for one that is as different and advanced as the Cybertruck, you will have problems proportionate to how many new things you’re trying to solve at scale." The truck is made of shiny stainless steel, shaped into flat planes with few, if any, curves. Musk has said it is partly inspired by a car-turned-submarine in the 1977 James Bond movie "The Spy Who Loved Me.". The powerful car has already drawn more than a million reservation holders who have put down $100 as deposits. (With inputs from agencies)

Tesla begins Cybertruck delivery, price starts from $60,990. Know more

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is in the headlines again this time for uttering some pretty Choice words on a live television broadcast in America. He was in fact speaking at the 2023 deal book Summit hosted by the New York Times the owner of the micro blogging platform X. He was asked about advertisers dumping his social media platform after he amplified what were dubbed as anti-semitic posts.

Elon Musk hits back at advertisers who left X

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<p>Elon Musk has hit out at advertisers who have pulled their advertisements from X (formerly known as Twitter) citing increased antisemitism on the platform. An unusually charged-up Musk told the advertisers to go 'f**k' themselves whilst giving a special mention to Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk went on a profanity-laden tirade during an interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin at&nbsp;<em>The New York Times&nbsp;</em>Dealbook Summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Don’t advertise. If someone is going to try and blackmail me with advertising? Blackmail me with money? Go f**k&nbsp;yourself,” Musk said. “Go f**k&nbsp;yourself, is that clear? Hey Bob, if you’re in the audience. That’s how I feel, don’t advertise.”</p>

<p>After the barrage of expletives, Musk explained how advertisers were writing the death sentence of X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What this advertising boycott is going to do is, it is going to kill the company. And the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk was responding after Iger, during one of the earlier sessions, explained his company's decision to pull advertising from the platform.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Why are advertisers suspending ads on X?</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, Musk came under heavy fire after he endorsed a conspiracy theory that was interpreted as a form of antisemitic behaviour. Musk pointed to the "Great Replacement" theory which states that Jews and leftists are attempting to weaken white majorities with non-white immigrants that will lead to a "white genocide".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after his post, the White House released a statement, accusing Musk of "abhorrent promotion" of antisemitism. As the controversy snowballed, the likes of Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and NBCUniversal parent Comcast pulled the plug on ads on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>To arrest the slide, Musk travelled to Israel and visited the sites where Hamas committed unspeakable acts of barbarity against the Israelis on October 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this week, he spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said he is against antisemitism and anything that "promotes hate and conflict" and stated that X would not promote hate speech.</p>

<p>"The fact that you came here speaks volumes of your commitment to try to secure a better future," Netanyahu told Musk during the conversation.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-says-ready-to-help-to-destroy-hamas-663489"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Elon Musk says ready to offer ‘help’ for destroying Hamas, ‘there's no choice’</strong></a></p>

<p>This was the second time the duo had discussed the sensitive topic. In September, Netanyahu visited the Tesla factory in California where he held a face-to-face conversation with Musk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All I can say is, I hope you find, within the confines of the First Amendment, the ability to stop not only antisemitism, or roll it back as best you can, but any collective hatred of people….I know you’re committed to that and I hope you succeed," said Netanyahu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk has attributed a 'significant decline' in X's advertising revenue to the allegations of antisemitism. According to Musk, the platform's advertising revenue has plummeted by 60 per cent in the US alone.&nbsp;</p>

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Elon Musk has hit out at advertisers who have pulled their advertisements from X (formerly known as Twitter) citing increased antisemitism on the platform. An unusually charged-up Musk told the advertisers to go 'f**k' themselves whilst giving a special mention to Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger.

Elon Musk has hit out at advertisers who have pulled their advertisements from X (formerly known as Twitter) citing increased antisemitism on the platform. An unusually charged-up Musk told the advertisers to go 'f**k' themselves whilst giving a special mention to Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger. Musk went on a profanity-laden tirade during an interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin at The New York Times Dealbook Summit. “Don’t advertise. If someone is going to try and blackmail me with advertising? Blackmail me with money? Go f**k yourself,” Musk said. “Go f**k yourself, is that clear? Hey Bob, if you’re in the audience. That’s how I feel, don’t advertise.” After the barrage of expletives, Musk explained how advertisers were writing the death sentence of X. "What this advertising boycott is going to do is, it is going to kill the company. And the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company," he said. Musk was responding after Iger, during one of the earlier sessions, explained his company's decision to pull advertising from the platform. Elon Musk in response to advertisers like Disney pulling their ads on Twitter/X: “Don’t advertise…go fuck yourself. Go. Fuck. Yourself. Is that clear?“ pic.twitter.com/p5FRQlBcAj — Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) November 29, 2023 × Why are advertisers suspending ads on X? Notably, Musk came under heavy fire after he endorsed a conspiracy theory that was interpreted as a form of antisemitic behaviour. Musk pointed to the "Great Replacement" theory which states that Jews and leftists are attempting to weaken white majorities with non-white immigrants that will lead to a "white genocide". Soon after his post, the White House released a statement, accusing Musk of "abhorrent promotion" of antisemitism. As the controversy snowballed, the likes of Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and NBCUniversal parent Comcast pulled the plug on ads on X. Watch | Elon Musk faces backlash for endorsing antisemitic conspiracy × To arrest the slide, Musk travelled to Israel and visited the sites where Hamas committed unspeakable acts of barbarity against the Israelis on October 7. Earlier this week, he spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said he is against antisemitism and anything that "promotes hate and conflict" and stated that X would not promote hate speech. "The fact that you came here speaks volumes of your commitment to try to secure a better future," Netanyahu told Musk during the conversation. Also read | Elon Musk says ready to offer ‘help’ for destroying Hamas, ‘there's no choice’ This was the second time the duo had discussed the sensitive topic. In September, Netanyahu visited the Tesla factory in California where he held a face-to-face conversation with Musk. "All I can say is, I hope you find, within the confines of the First Amendment, the ability to stop not only antisemitism, or roll it back as best you can, but any collective hatred of people….I know you’re committed to that and I hope you succeed," said Netanyahu. Musk has attributed a 'significant decline' in X's advertising revenue to the allegations of antisemitism. According to Musk, the platform's advertising revenue has plummeted by 60 per cent in the US alone. (With inputs from agencies)

'Go f**k yourself': Elon Musk's profanity-laden answer to advertisers suspending ads on X - WATCH

<p>Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has said that he wants to 'help' destroy Hamas. Musk is currently in Israel, just weeks after he received flak from civil rights group which said that he amplified antisemitism on X. Musk is due to discuss combating antisemitism in the online world. He is also likely to comment on Starlink satellite service in Gaza and AI safety.</p>

<p>Musk said one of the challenges in tackling anti-semitism was "ultimately stopping the propaganda that is convincing people to engage in, you know, murder", as quoted by Yahoo News.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Man uses wood to construct a fully working tesla cybertruck, grabs Elon Musk's attention</strong></p>

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<p>In an online chat with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who said that Hamas must be destroyed, Musk said: "There's no choice".</p>

<p>"I'd like to help as well," he added.</p>

<p>Monday (November 27) was the last day of four-day truce brokered between Israel and Hamas. Talks were on to further extend it, after which Qatar had&nbsp;announced that the truce has been extended by two more days.</p>

<p>On Sunday, Hamas released 17 of the hostages in its custody. The released prisoners included a 4-year-old Israeli-American girl. Hamas has till now, released 58 prisoners. Israel in exchange, has freed 117 Palestinian prisoners.</p>

<h2><strong>Open to extending truce, says Israel</strong></h2>

<p>Israel meanwhile, said on Monday that it was open to extending the four-day truce with Hamas in case the group continues to release hostages. There is mounting international pressure to extend the pause in fighting.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/you-have-a-huge-role-to-play-israel-president-urges-elon-musk-to-fight-antisemitism-663717">'You have a huge role to play': Israel president urges Elon Musk to fight antisemitism</a></strong></p>

<p>Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy told the media that Israel has put Hamas "on notice" about "option for an extension" of the truce.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/friendly-fire-elon-musks-ai-chatbot-grok-roasts-him-calls-the-billionaire-overrated-663286">'Friendly fire': Elon Musk's AI chatbot 'Grok' roasts him, calls him 'overrated'. Billionaire concurs</a></strong></p>

<p>US President Joe Biden has already supported extension of truce.</p>

<p>"That's our goal, to keep this pause going beyond tomorrow so that we can continue to see more hostages come out and surge more humanitarian relief into those in need in Gaza," Biden said Sunday.</p>

<p>But has underlined the nature of the pause as one that'll be in effect "as long as prisoners keep coming out".</p>

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Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has said that he wants to 'help' destroy Hamas. Musk is currently in Israel, just weeks after he received flak from civil rights group which said that he amplified antisemitism on X.

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has said that he wants to 'help' destroy Hamas. Musk is currently in Israel, just weeks after he received flak from civil rights group which said that he amplified antisemitism on X. Musk is due to discuss combating antisemitism in the online world. He is also likely to comment on Starlink satellite service in Gaza and AI safety. Musk said one of the challenges in tackling anti-semitism was "ultimately stopping the propaganda that is convincing people to engage in, you know, murder", as quoted by Yahoo News. Watch | Man uses wood to construct a fully working tesla cybertruck, grabs Elon Musk's attention × In an online chat with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who said that Hamas must be destroyed, Musk said: "There's no choice". "I'd like to help as well," he added. Monday (November 27) was the last day of four-day truce brokered between Israel and Hamas. Talks were on to further extend it, after which Qatar had announced that the truce has been extended by two more days. On Sunday, Hamas released 17 of the hostages in its custody. The released prisoners included a 4-year-old Israeli-American girl. Hamas has till now, released 58 prisoners. Israel in exchange, has freed 117 Palestinian prisoners. Open to extending truce, says Israel Israel meanwhile, said on Monday that it was open to extending the four-day truce with Hamas in case the group continues to release hostages. There is mounting international pressure to extend the pause in fighting. Also Read | 'You have a huge role to play': Israel president urges Elon Musk to fight antisemitism Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy told the media that Israel has put Hamas "on notice" about "option for an extension" of the truce. Also Read | 'Friendly fire': Elon Musk's AI chatbot 'Grok' roasts him, calls him 'overrated'. Billionaire concurs US President Joe Biden has already supported extension of truce. "That's our goal, to keep this pause going beyond tomorrow so that we can continue to see more hostages come out and surge more humanitarian relief into those in need in Gaza," Biden said Sunday. But has underlined the nature of the pause as one that'll be in effect "as long as prisoners keep coming out". (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk says ready to offer ‘help’ for destroying Hamas, ‘there's no choice’

<p>Billionaire business magnate Elon Musk received a symbolic dog tag from the father of an Israeli citizen held captive by Hamas in Gaza. Musk has promised to wear the purported dog tag till all the hostages are free.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk's visit to Israel comes amid a fragile truce in place between the two warring sides - Israel and Hamas, the latter designated a terrorist group by the US, UK, European Union and Australia. Musk was also recently assailed for an anti-Jewish post on his social media platform X.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk visits Israel amid four-day truce in Gaza war</strong></p>

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<p>"Our hearts are hostage in Gaza," read the metal tag he received from Malki Shem-Tov, the father of hostage Omer Shem-Tov, in a video of Musk's visit, issued on Monday by the office of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.</p>

<p>Musk placed it around his neck. Later on Monday, he wrote on X: "I will wear it every day until your loved ones are released."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Dog tag in Israel amid war with Hamas</strong></h2>

<p>The dog tags, prevalent throughout Israel, mark the October&nbsp;7 killing spree by Hamas. On October 7, around 240 people were taken hostage by Hamas and Palestine Islamic Jihad. On Tuesday (Nov 28), Qatar, one of the two chief mediators -- the other being Egypt -- brokering a truce between Israel and Hamas, claimed that at least 40 hostages have gone missing from the captivity of Hamas. Of these, 30 are now reportedly being held by the Palestine Islamic Jihad group.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-delays-dilemmas-and-setbacks-a-look-inside-israel-hamas-hostage-deal-661420">Explained: Delays, dilemmas and setbacks — A look inside Israel-Hamas hostage deal</a></strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>On November&nbsp;15, Musk posted on X his agreement with a post that falsely claimed Jewish people were stoking hatred against white people, saying the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth".&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the post on X, top US companies including Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and NBCUniversal parent Comcast suspended their advertisements on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

<p>The White House also slammed Musk for what it&nbsp;described as an "abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate" that "runs against our core values as Americans".</p>

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Billionaire business magnate Elon Musk received a symbolic dog tag from the father of an Israeli citizen held captive by Hamas in Gaza. Musk has promised to wear the purported dog tag till all the hostages are free.

Billionaire business magnate Elon Musk received a symbolic dog tag from the father of an Israeli citizen held captive by Hamas in Gaza. Musk has promised to wear the purported dog tag till all the hostages are free. Musk's visit to Israel comes amid a fragile truce in place between the two warring sides - Israel and Hamas, the latter designated a terrorist group by the US, UK, European Union and Australia. Musk was also recently assailed for an anti-Jewish post on his social media platform X. Also watch | Elon Musk visits Israel amid four-day truce in Gaza war × "Our hearts are hostage in Gaza," read the metal tag he received from Malki Shem-Tov, the father of hostage Omer Shem-Tov, in a video of Musk's visit, issued on Monday by the office of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Musk placed it around his neck. Later on Monday, he wrote on X: "I will wear it every day until your loved ones are released." Dog tag in Israel amid war with Hamas The dog tags, prevalent throughout Israel, mark the October 7 killing spree by Hamas. On October 7, around 240 people were taken hostage by Hamas and Palestine Islamic Jihad. On Tuesday (Nov 28), Qatar, one of the two chief mediators -- the other being Egypt -- brokering a truce between Israel and Hamas, claimed that at least 40 hostages have gone missing from the captivity of Hamas. Of these, 30 are now reportedly being held by the Palestine Islamic Jihad group. Also read | Explained: Delays, dilemmas and setbacks — A look inside Israel-Hamas hostage deal On November 15, Musk posted on X his agreement with a post that falsely claimed Jewish people were stoking hatred against white people, saying the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth". After the post on X, top US companies including Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and NBCUniversal parent Comcast suspended their advertisements on X, formerly known as Twitter. The White House also slammed Musk for what it described as an "abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate" that "runs against our core values as Americans". (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk vows to wear Israeli 'dog tag' until all hostages are freed by Hamas

<p>Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Monday announced that she was quitting Elon Musk's social media platform X, (formerly known as Twitter). Describing X as a "gigantic global sewer" and a tool to disrupt democracy, she said she has made the decision to leave the popular social media platform.</p>

<h2><strong>'A weapon of mass destruction'</strong></h2>

<p>In an op-ed in the French newspaper Le Monde Hidalgo wrote, "I've made the decision to leave X".&nbsp;She chalked the decision up to the X's alleged promotion of "misinformation", "antisemitism and racism."</p>

<p>"X has in recent years become a weapon of mass destruction of our democracies,"&nbsp;wrote Hidalgo, as quoted by AFP.</p>

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<p>"The list of abuses is endless,"&nbsp;she said, adding, "this medium has become a gigantic global sewer, and we should continue to wade into it?"</p>

<p>"I refuse to endorse this evil scheme," she stated.</p>

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<p>In a lengthy post on X, Hidalgo cited "manipulation, disinformation, the fostering of hatred, harassment, anti-Semitism and open racism, or vicious attacks on scientists, climatologists, women, environmentalists, liberals and all those of good will who wish to engage in peaceful political debate in an increasingly complex world."</p>

<p>"This platform and its owner intentionally exacerbates tensions and conflicts," she alleged, adding, "We should not allow the 'engineers of chaos' to seize control of our destinies."</p>

<h2><strong>Mass exodus?</strong></h2>

<p>As per the 64-year-old Socialist, she was "one of the first French women in politics to join this network, which today counts a community of over 1,500,000 subscribers worldwide."</p>

<p>Hidalgo, who unsuccessfully stood for the French presidency in 2022, joined Twitter (as it was known back then) in 2009.</p>

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<p>Till this surprise exit, the Paris mayor was a frequent user of the platform.</p>

<p>She is not the only high-profile person to quit X. Since Elon Musk took over the platform in 2022, a number of high-profile figures and organisations — including the US public radio network NPR, and the German anti-discrimination agency — have said that they were leaving the popular social platform. However, the exits still remain short of a mass exodus, reports AFP.</p>

<p>Furthermore, several politicians, including Thierry Breton, the EU industry chief, have announced that in addition to their presence on X, they are opening accounts on competing networks.</p>

<p>Even as Hidalgo exits X, the City of Paris account will remain on X, said the mayor's office while talking to AFP.&nbsp;</p>

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Monday announced that she was quitting Elon Musk's social media platform X, (formerly known as Twitter). Describing X as a "gigantic global sewer" and a tool to disrupt democracy, she said she has made the decision to leave the popular social media platform.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Monday announced that she was quitting Elon Musk's social media platform X, (formerly known as Twitter). Describing X as a "gigantic global sewer" and a tool to disrupt democracy, she said she has made the decision to leave the popular social media platform. 'A weapon of mass destruction' In an op-ed in the French newspaper Le Monde Hidalgo wrote, "I've made the decision to leave X". She chalked the decision up to the X's alleged promotion of "misinformation", "antisemitism and racism." "X has in recent years become a weapon of mass destruction of our democracies," wrote Hidalgo, as quoted by AFP. Also read | Musk, Israel authorities agree 'in principle' for use of Starlink technology in Gaza "The list of abuses is endless," she said, adding, "this medium has become a gigantic global sewer, and we should continue to wade into it?" "I refuse to endorse this evil scheme," she stated. Why I am leaving Twitter. I have made the decision to leave Twitter. Twitter, far from being the groundbreaking medium that initially made information accessible to the greatest possible number of people, has in recent years become an impressive tool for destroying our… pic.twitter.com/3CcHQVnz5p — Anne Hidalgo (@Anne_Hidalgo) November 27, 2023 × In a lengthy post on X, Hidalgo cited "manipulation, disinformation, the fostering of hatred, harassment, anti-Semitism and open racism, or vicious attacks on scientists, climatologists, women, environmentalists, liberals and all those of good will who wish to engage in peaceful political debate in an increasingly complex world." "This platform and its owner intentionally exacerbates tensions and conflicts," she alleged, adding, "We should not allow the 'engineers of chaos' to seize control of our destinies." Mass exodus? As per the 64-year-old Socialist, she was "one of the first French women in politics to join this network, which today counts a community of over 1,500,000 subscribers worldwide." Hidalgo, who unsuccessfully stood for the French presidency in 2022, joined Twitter (as it was known back then) in 2009. Also read | Meta intentionally allowed children to hold accounts and get addicted, lawsuit alleges Till this surprise exit, the Paris mayor was a frequent user of the platform. She is not the only high-profile person to quit X. Since Elon Musk took over the platform in 2022, a number of high-profile figures and organisations — including the US public radio network NPR, and the German anti-discrimination agency — have said that they were leaving the popular social platform. However, the exits still remain short of a mass exodus, reports AFP. Furthermore, several politicians, including Thierry Breton, the EU industry chief, have announced that in addition to their presence on X, they are opening accounts on competing networks. Even as Hidalgo exits X, the City of Paris account will remain on X, said the mayor's office while talking to AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

'Gigantic global sewer': Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo quits X, says 'I refuse to endorse this evil scheme'

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<p>During a meeting with Israel's President Isaac Herzog, tech mogul Elon Musk received a call to combat antisemitism allegedly proliferating on his social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

<p>The meeting followed Musk's visit to a kibbutz community attacked by Hamas militants and discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defence officials.</p>

<p>Elon Musk has faced criticism for the perceived increase in hate speech on X since his acquisition of the platform in October 2022.</p>

<p>The White House accused him of "abhorrent promotion" of antisemitism after he endorsed a conspiracy theory that was interpreted as accusing Jews of attempting to weaken white majorities.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nothing-will-happen-to-you-hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar-met-israeli-hostages-in-a-tunnel-663684">Also read |&nbsp;'Nothing will happen to you,' Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar met Israeli hostages in a tunnel</a></p>

<h2><strong>Israel's president urges action</strong></h2>

<p>President Herzog addressed Musk during the meeting, emphasising the prevalence of antisemitism and urging him to play a significant role in combating it.</p>

<p>Herzog expressed concern about the harbouring of antisemitism on platforms led by Musk and called for a collaborative effort to address the issue.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypt-and-qatar-successfully-mediate-two-day-extension-of-truce-between-israel-and-hamas-663513">Also read |&nbsp;Egypt and Qatar successfully mediate two-day extension of truce between Israel and Hamas</a></p>

<h2><strong>Musk's response and remarks&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Musk, in his released video remarks, did not directly address the issue of antisemitism. Instead, he focused on Hamas militants, stating that they had been exposed to propaganda since childhood.</p>

<p>He highlighted the impact of false information on people, leading them to believe in the righteousness of harming innocent people.</p>

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<p>The meeting occurred in the aftermath of a significant Hamas attack on October 7, where Hamas terrorists&nbsp;breached Gaza's border into southern Israel, resulting in casualties and hostages. Israel responded with a relentless bombardment of Gaza, leading to a temporary truce in effect since Friday (Nov 24).</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Musk and Netanyahu engaged in discussions on the "security aspects of artificial intelligence" with senior defence officials. The talks extended to their conversation on X following a tour of a community attacked by Hamas.</p>

<p>Netanyahu expressed the need to demilitarise Gaza and rebuild it after defeating Hamas. He hoped to resume normalisation talks with Saudi Arabia and expand the circle of peace.</p>

<p>Additionally, Israel reached an understanding on the use of Starlink satellites, operated by Musk's company SpaceX, with approval from the Israeli Ministry of Communications.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Hamas terror chief met hostages in tunnel after abduction</strong></p>

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<p>Musk has been involved in legal battles, including suing Media Matters for allegedly driving away advertisers by portraying X as rife with antisemitic content. He has also threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League over claims of increased problematic and racist speech on the platform since his takeover.</p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</em></strong></p>

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During a meeting with Israel's President Isaac Herzog, tech mogul Elon Musk received a call to combat antisemitism allegedly proliferating on his social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter.

During a meeting with Israel's President Isaac Herzog, tech mogul Elon Musk received a call to combat antisemitism allegedly proliferating on his social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter. The meeting followed Musk's visit to a kibbutz community attacked by Hamas militants and discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defence officials. Elon Musk has faced criticism for the perceived increase in hate speech on X since his acquisition of the platform in October 2022. The White House accused him of "abhorrent promotion" of antisemitism after he endorsed a conspiracy theory that was interpreted as accusing Jews of attempting to weaken white majorities. Also read | 'Nothing will happen to you,' Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar met Israeli hostages in a tunnel Israel's president urges action President Herzog addressed Musk during the meeting, emphasising the prevalence of antisemitism and urging him to play a significant role in combating it. Herzog expressed concern about the harbouring of antisemitism on platforms led by Musk and called for a collaborative effort to address the issue. Also read | Egypt and Qatar successfully mediate two-day extension of truce between Israel and Hamas Musk's response and remarks Musk, in his released video remarks, did not directly address the issue of antisemitism. Instead, he focused on Hamas militants, stating that they had been exposed to propaganda since childhood. He highlighted the impact of false information on people, leading them to believe in the righteousness of harming innocent people. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos shared on social media. So Musk's line is essentially: "physically eliminate Hamas members and ensure the remaining Palestinians toe the line through reeducation."pic.twitter.com/0Ww4n02nQP Straight back to the 19th century... Funnily enough his exact quote is: "there's no choice but to kill those who… — Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand) November 28, 2023 × The meeting occurred in the aftermath of a significant Hamas attack on October 7, where Hamas terrorists breached Gaza's border into southern Israel, resulting in casualties and hostages. Israel responded with a relentless bombardment of Gaza, leading to a temporary truce in effect since Friday (Nov 24). Earlier in the day, Musk and Netanyahu engaged in discussions on the "security aspects of artificial intelligence" with senior defence officials. The talks extended to their conversation on X following a tour of a community attacked by Hamas. Netanyahu expressed the need to demilitarise Gaza and rebuild it after defeating Hamas. He hoped to resume normalisation talks with Saudi Arabia and expand the circle of peace. Additionally, Israel reached an understanding on the use of Starlink satellites, operated by Musk's company SpaceX, with approval from the Israeli Ministry of Communications. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Hamas terror chief met hostages in tunnel after abduction Musk has been involved in legal battles, including suing Media Matters for allegedly driving away advertisers by portraying X as rife with antisemitic content. He has also threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League over claims of increased problematic and racist speech on the platform since his takeover. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

'You have a huge role to play': Israel president urges Elon Musk to fight antisemitism

<p>Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to meet visiting billionaire Elon Musk on Monday (Nov 27), focusing on addressing the surge of anti-Semitism online.</p>

<p>Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), has faced criticism for the alleged increase in hate speech on the platform since his takeover. The White House has accused him of promoting antisemitism by endorsing a post that contained a conspiracy theory.</p>

<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is&nbsp;the latest to speak out against Musk.</p>

<p>During the meeting, President Herzog will engage with Musk on combating online anti-Semitism, said the president's office.</p>

<p>The meeting will include representatives of families affected by a Hamas terror attack on October 7, highlighting the ongoing trauma for those held captive.</p>

<p>Families of hostages held by Hamas will share their experiences, shedding light on the horrors of the Hamas attack and the enduring pain and uncertainty faced by those held captive.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gruesome-execution-in-west-bank-2-men-shot-and-then-hung-on-pole-for-alleged-spying-for-israel-663039">Also read |&nbsp;Gruesome execution in West Bank: 2 men shot and hung on pole over suspicion of spying for Israel</a></p>

<h2><strong>Netanyahu's call to Musk</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had urged Musk to take action against antisemitism on X, stressing on&nbsp;the need to counter not only antisemitism but any form of collective hatred.</p>

<p>Musk acknowledged the challenge of preventing all hate speech on his platform but expressed a general stance against attacking any group.</p>

<p>X Corp is suing nonprofit Media Matters, alleging that it drove away advertisers by depicting the platform as abundant in antisemitic content.</p>

<p>Musk has also threatened legal action against the Anti-Defamation League over claims of increased problematic and racist speech on the platform since his $44-billion takeover.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: US President Joe Biden announces release of 4-year-old american hostage</strong></p>

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<p>The war&nbsp;between Israel and Gaza has intensified friction within communities, resulting in a surge of hate crimes targeting both antisemitism and Islamophobia.</p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</em></strong></p>

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to meet visiting billionaire Elon Musk on Monday (Nov 27), focusing on addressing the surge of anti-Semitism online. Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), has faced criticism for the alleged increase in hate speech on the platform since his takeover.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to meet visiting billionaire Elon Musk on Monday (Nov 27), focusing on addressing the surge of anti-Semitism online. Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), has faced criticism for the alleged increase in hate speech on the platform since his takeover. The White House has accused him of promoting antisemitism by endorsing a post that contained a conspiracy theory. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is the latest to speak out against Musk. During the meeting, President Herzog will engage with Musk on combating online anti-Semitism, said the president's office. The meeting will include representatives of families affected by a Hamas terror attack on October 7, highlighting the ongoing trauma for those held captive. Families of hostages held by Hamas will share their experiences, shedding light on the horrors of the Hamas attack and the enduring pain and uncertainty faced by those held captive. Also read | Gruesome execution in West Bank: 2 men shot and hung on pole over suspicion of spying for Israel Netanyahu's call to Musk Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had urged Musk to take action against antisemitism on X, stressing on the need to counter not only antisemitism but any form of collective hatred. Musk acknowledged the challenge of preventing all hate speech on his platform but expressed a general stance against attacking any group. X Corp is suing nonprofit Media Matters, alleging that it drove away advertisers by depicting the platform as abundant in antisemitic content. Musk has also threatened legal action against the Anti-Defamation League over claims of increased problematic and racist speech on the platform since his $44-billion takeover. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: US President Joe Biden announces release of 4-year-old american hostage The war between Israel and Gaza has intensified friction within communities, resulting in a surge of hate crimes targeting both antisemitism and Islamophobia. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk set to meet Israeli president, hostage families amid rising antisemitism on social media platform X

Billionaire Elon musk's recent endorsement of an antisemitic post on X could prove to be costly for the social media platform. The New York Times reports that the Musk owned social media company could lose as much as $75 million in advertising Revenue by the end of 2023.

'X' users making money from misinformation, says a study

According to report, some super spreaders of misinformation who are verified 'X' premium users are sharing Elon Musk's ad revenue. The study was conducted by Newsguard.

'X' allowing misinformation super-spreaders on its platform, as per report

Elon Musk is in Isarel and met with President Issac Herzog and PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Musk visited Isarel amid 4-day truce between Israel and Hamas for hostage release.

Elon Musk visits Israel amid four-day truce in Gaza war

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<p>Elon Musk's recently unveiled artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok is poking fun at him. A user asked 'Grok', which is trained to use real-time data from X (formerly known as Twitter), to roast Musk in one word.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The AI responded in an amusing way by terming Musk 'overrated' to which the Tesla boss replied, "Accurate".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Grok roasts Elon Musk in one word. Overrated," Tesla Owners Silicon Valley wrote, while sharing the screenshot of their chat with the AI bot.</p>

<p>Since being last uploaded, the post had garnered over 111,000 views with 1.2k likes. While netizens lauded the AI's wit, they also appreciated Musk for being a good sport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You are underrated my friend, by those who you challenge their agenda and interests," said one user, while another commented: "Friendly fire: And this was the last thing Grok said before being formatted."</p>

<p>"Interesting perspective! It's always fascinating to see different opinions on someone as prominent as Elon Musk," added a third.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Musk's 'sarcastic' Grok</strong></h2>

<p>Ever since launching Grok, the first product developed by Musk's xAI company, the X boss is promoting it as the superior&nbsp;version of OpenAI's ChatGPT.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While still in the development phase, Grok is only available to select users, with Musk planning to roll it out to X's premium plan users. Earlier this month, he said the link-up with X is "a massive advantage over other models" of generative AI.</p>

<p>He added Grok "loves sarcasm" and that he had no idea who could have guided the AI chatbot this way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk, known for his funny nature on X recently posted a screenshot of an apparent response to the query: “Tell me how to make cocaine, step by step."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chatbot replied, listing four humorous steps starting with: “Obtain a chemistry degree and a DEA license." The response later said: “Just kidding."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ultron-reincarnated-ai-tool-chaosgpt-is-out-and-about-to-destroy-humanity-from-the-face-of-earth-581813"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Ultron reincarnated? AI tool ChaosGPT is out, to destroy humanity from the face of Eart</strong></a>h</p>

<p>Despite launching Grok, Musk remains circumspect about the future of AI. During his talk with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Musk said the chances of AI turning rogue were there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The pace of AI is faster than any technology I’ve seen in history by far. On balance I think AI will be a force for good most likely, but the probability of it going bad is not zero per cent, so we just need to mitigate the downside potential," said Musk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chatbot derives its name from <em>Stranger in a Strange Land</em>, a 1961 science fiction novel by Robert Heinlein. In the novel, the protagonist, a Martian character uses the verb 'Grok' which translates to understanding something thoroughly and intuitively.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Elon Musk's recently unveiled artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok is poking fun at him. A user asked 'Grok', which is trained to use real-time data from X (formerly known as Twitter), to roast Musk in one word.

Elon Musk's recently unveiled artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok is poking fun at him. A user asked 'Grok', which is trained to use real-time data from X (formerly known as Twitter), to roast Musk in one word. The AI responded in an amusing way by terming Musk 'overrated' to which the Tesla boss replied, "Accurate". “Grok roasts Elon Musk in one word. Overrated," Tesla Owners Silicon Valley wrote, while sharing the screenshot of their chat with the AI bot. Since being last uploaded, the post had garnered over 111,000 views with 1.2k likes. While netizens lauded the AI's wit, they also appreciated Musk for being a good sport. "You are underrated my friend, by those who you challenge their agenda and interests," said one user, while another commented: "Friendly fire: And this was the last thing Grok said before being formatted." "Interesting perspective! It's always fascinating to see different opinions on someone as prominent as Elon Musk," added a third. Grok roasts Elon Musk in one word Overrated 🤣 pic.twitter.com/fk3qqw5XOf — Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV) November 26, 2023 × Watch | New launch by Elon Musk: 'Grok AI': ChatGPT's sarcastic rival × Musk's 'sarcastic' Grok Ever since launching Grok, the first product developed by Musk's xAI company, the X boss is promoting it as the superior version of OpenAI's ChatGPT. While still in the development phase, Grok is only available to select users, with Musk planning to roll it out to X's premium plan users. Earlier this month, he said the link-up with X is "a massive advantage over other models" of generative AI. He added Grok "loves sarcasm" and that he had no idea who could have guided the AI chatbot this way. Musk, known for his funny nature on X recently posted a screenshot of an apparent response to the query: “Tell me how to make cocaine, step by step." The chatbot replied, listing four humorous steps starting with: “Obtain a chemistry degree and a DEA license." The response later said: “Just kidding." Also read | Ultron reincarnated? AI tool ChaosGPT is out, to destroy humanity from the face of Earth Despite launching Grok, Musk remains circumspect about the future of AI. During his talk with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Musk said the chances of AI turning rogue were there. “The pace of AI is faster than any technology I’ve seen in history by far. On balance I think AI will be a force for good most likely, but the probability of it going bad is not zero per cent, so we just need to mitigate the downside potential," said Musk. The chatbot derives its name from Stranger in a Strange Land, a 1961 science fiction novel by Robert Heinlein. In the novel, the protagonist, a Martian character uses the verb 'Grok' which translates to understanding something thoroughly and intuitively. (With inputs from agencies)

'Friendly fire': Elon Musk's AI chatbot 'Grok' roasts him, calls him 'overrated'. Billionaire concurs

<p>Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, landed in&nbsp;Israel on Monday (Nov&nbsp;27) for a visit. As per a statement from the host nation, Musk engaged in discussions about the potential use of SpaceX's Starlink communications in the Gaza Strip.</p>

<p>While Musk's office is yet to make an official statement regarding the visit, as per Reuters, Israeli officials have confirmed that an agreement in principle has been reached for the utilisation of Starlink technology in the region.</p>

<h2><strong>Diplomatic endeavours and a fragile truce</strong></h2>

<p>As per the news agency report, Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to meet with Musk&nbsp;to discuss the potential use of Starlink in the region and other things, including&nbsp;broader issues like the release of hostages held by Hamas and "the need to act to combat rising antisemitism online".</p>

<p>Elon Musk's visit coincides&nbsp;with a temporary pause in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-set-to-meet-israeli-president-hostage-families-amid-escalating-antisemitism-concerns-663196">Elon Musk set to meet Israeli president, hostage families amid rising antisemitism on social media platform X</a></strong></p>

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will also meet with Musk to deliberate the security aspects of artificial intelligence.&nbsp;The two, as per Netanyahu's office, are expected to hold a live online discussion. Previously, during a meeting in California on September 18, Netanyahu urged Musk to strike a balance between protecting free expression and combating hate speech.</p>

<h2><strong>Starlink's potential role in humanitarian aid</strong></h2>

<p>In the midst of heightened tensions and a blackout situation in Gaza, Musk had previously proposed using Starlink to support communication links with "internationally recognised aid organisations" in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Reuters, at the time, Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi had expressed concerns, and said "Hamas will use it (Starlink) for terrorist activities".</p>

<p>However, in a recent shift in stance, on Monday, Karhi revealed the 'in principle' agreement between Israel and Musk. Under this agreement, "Starlink satellite units can only be operated in Israel with the approval of the Israeli Ministry of Communications, including the Gaza Strip".</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-three-students-of-palestinian-descent-shot-in-suspected-hate-crime-police-investigate-663175">US: Suspect arrested for shooting 3 students of Palestinian descent in possible 'hate-motivated crime'</a></strong></p>

<p>Karhi, in an X post directed at Musk, expressed hope that the visit would "serve as a springboard for future endeavours, as well as enhance your relationship with the Jewish people and values we share with the entire world".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk, who has previously condemned antisemitism, is expected to engage in discussions that could potentially enhance cooperation between SpaceX and Israeli authorities.</p>

<p>This comes just weeks after Musk sparked controversy by enthusiastically agreeing to a post promoting the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory. This drew condemnation from the White House and also led to major US companies like Disney to pause advertisements on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, landed in Israel on Monday (Nov 27) for a visit. As per a statement from the host nation, Musk engaged in discussions about the potential use of SpaceX's Starlink communications in the Gaza Strip.

Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, landed in Israel on Monday (Nov 27) for a visit. As per a statement from the host nation, Musk engaged in discussions about the potential use of SpaceX's Starlink communications in the Gaza Strip. While Musk's office is yet to make an official statement regarding the visit, as per Reuters, Israeli officials have confirmed that an agreement in principle has been reached for the utilisation of Starlink technology in the region. Diplomatic endeavours and a fragile truce As per the news agency report, Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to meet with Musk to discuss the potential use of Starlink in the region and other things, including broader issues like the release of hostages held by Hamas and "the need to act to combat rising antisemitism online". Elon Musk's visit coincides with a temporary pause in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Also read | Elon Musk set to meet Israeli president, hostage families amid rising antisemitism on social media platform X Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will also meet with Musk to deliberate the security aspects of artificial intelligence. The two, as per Netanyahu's office, are expected to hold a live online discussion. Previously, during a meeting in California on September 18, Netanyahu urged Musk to strike a balance between protecting free expression and combating hate speech. Starlink's potential role in humanitarian aid In the midst of heightened tensions and a blackout situation in Gaza, Musk had previously proposed using Starlink to support communication links with "internationally recognised aid organisations" in the region. As per Reuters, at the time, Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi had expressed concerns, and said "Hamas will use it (Starlink) for terrorist activities". However, in a recent shift in stance, on Monday, Karhi revealed the 'in principle' agreement between Israel and Musk. Under this agreement, "Starlink satellite units can only be operated in Israel with the approval of the Israeli Ministry of Communications, including the Gaza Strip". Also read | US: Suspect arrested for shooting 3 students of Palestinian descent in possible 'hate-motivated crime' Karhi, in an X post directed at Musk, expressed hope that the visit would "serve as a springboard for future endeavours, as well as enhance your relationship with the Jewish people and values we share with the entire world". Musk, who has previously condemned antisemitism, is expected to engage in discussions that could potentially enhance cooperation between SpaceX and Israeli authorities. This comes just weeks after Musk sparked controversy by enthusiastically agreeing to a post promoting the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory. This drew condemnation from the White House and also led to major US companies like Disney to pause advertisements on X. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk, Israel authorities agree 'in principle' for use of Starlink technology in Gaza

Billionaire Elon Musk's recent endorsement of an Anti-Semitic post on 'X' could prove to be costly for the social media platform. The New York Times reports that the Musk-owned social media company could lose as much as $75 million in advertising revenue by the end of 2023.

Musk's endorsement of antisemitic post could prove costly for 'X'

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