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Bill Gates on Elon Musk: I admire a lot of what he has done
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7m ago
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Bill Gates expressed admiration for Elon Musk's work and surprise at Musk's political endorsements in Europe. Gates noted his long-term acquaintance with Musk, who supports various far-right parties. Gates discussed prioritizing government efficiency and reducing deficits, suggesting areas like pensions, defense, and healthcare for optimization. He emphasized the importance of managing deficits to prevent future financial issues. Gates lauded Musk's capability to manage numerous activities despite their differing views on European politics.
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Elon Musk is a bully, likes to get into fights: Sam Altman
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8m ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Elon Musk is a "legendary entrepreneur" but is a "bully". "He...likes to get into fights," Altman stated, adding that Musk has previously fought with many others including Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. "Right now, it's me," he said, referring to Musk's current lawsuit that seeks to stop OpenAI from becoming a for-profit company.
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‘Parasitic illegal immigrant': Former Trump aide Steve Bannon on Elon Musk
Business Today
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6m ago
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Steve Bannon labeled Elon Musk as a "parasitic illegal immigrant," which has been largely ignored by Musk. However, Musk recently responded to Bannon's attacks on X, previously known as Twitter, with a dismissive remark: "Bannon is a great talker, but not a great doer. What did he get done this week? Nothing." Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg has defended the decision not to suspend Steve Bannon's Facebook account despite Bannon's controversial statements.
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Bill Gates thinks of himself as 'very nice' compared to Elon Musk and Steve Jobs
Business Insider
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1y ago
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During a fireside chat, Bill Gates referred to Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, considering himself "very nice" in comparison to fellow tech leaders. Gates mentioned the different approaches to leadership and the level of intensity required in spearheading innovative companies. Despite a complex relationship with both Jobs and Musk, Gates acknowledged their impact on major technological advancements. Gates also confirmed the legend of memorizing his employees' license plates during the early days of Microsoft to track their work hours. His intense focus on innovation continues to shape his thinking.
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’Go look at their records’: Melinda French Gates criticises Elon Musk, other ‘new billionaires’ for lack of philanthropy | Mint
Livemint
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1y ago
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Melinda French Gates criticized the lack of philanthropy from the new generation of billionaires, specifically mentioning Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. She argued that while they may use their voices, their actual contributions to society are not significant. She compared them to billionaires like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and herself, who have chosen to give back. Gates also dismissed Elon Musk's criticism of her political activism, stating that she cannot support someone who has made derogatory remarks about women. She also questioned tech CEOs giving advice on topics outside their expertise, such as parenting.
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Perplexity's Indian CEO says 'I must get green card', Musk agrees
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8m ago
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US-based Perplexity AI's Indian-origin CEO Aravind Srinivas posted on X saying, "I think I should get a green card" in the US and asked users what they think about it. Replying to Srinivas' post, X CEO Elon Musk said, "Yes." Srinivas had said in October that he has been waiting for his green card for three years.
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Bill Gates to Elon Musk — A look at the hobbies of tech billionaires
Livemint
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1y ago
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Tech billionaires like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Tim Cook have various hobbies and interests outside of their work. Bill Gates enjoys reading, collecting rare books and cars, playing bridge, and spending time with his family. Elon Musk is an avid gamer, enjoys performing magic tricks, and collects memorabilia. Sundar Pichai supports FC Barcelona, loves cricket, and has a passion for football. Jeff Bezos enjoys aviation, horseback riding, cave exploring, and space visits. Mark Zuckerberg follows mixed martial arts, extreme sports, recreational aviation, and plays the guitar. Tim Cook enjoys rock climbing, cycling, hiking, visiting national parks, and reading. Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI, has a passion for racing cars and flying planes.
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Bill Gates criticises Elon Musk over USAID shutdown plans and political endorsements | Mint
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7m ago
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Bill Gates has expressed concerns over Elon Musk's plan to shut down USAID, warning of serious global repercussions. Gates acknowledges Musk's innovations but criticizes his political endorsements and potential impact on government policies. He emphasizes that USAID is crucial for global humanitarian efforts, with partnerships in nutrition and vaccines. Gates urges careful consideration of public policies, stressing that closing the agency without thorough understanding could jeopardize millions of lives.
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Had told Musk 'Don't build SpaceX', he now makes fun of me: Diamandis
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10m ago
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Entrepreneur Peter Diamandis said he had advised Elon Musk against setting up a rocket company in 2000. "I was pitching Elon on funding XPRIZE and he said 'No I will do the rocket company'...I showed him all the videos of rocket blowing up and told him to put the money in XPRIZE," he said. Musk had founded SpaceX in 2002.
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Competing with Elon Musk no easy matter: Uber CEO Khosrowshahi
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10m ago
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said competing with Tesla CEO Elon Musk "is no easy matter" and his company would love to partner with Tesla on robotaxis. "We'd love to have it on the platform, but if not, I don't think this is going to be a winner-take-all marketplace," he stated. "We'll see what Tesla does," he added.
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Musk built AI firm after me, he should try something new: Bhavish
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1y ago
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Speaking about people drawing comparisons between him and world's richest man Elon Musk, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said Musk is "someone we all look up to". "I don't know why [Musk] does the businesses I do. Maybe he should try something new for a change," Bhavish joked. "I started Krutrim before he launched his AI venture (xAI)," Bhavish added.
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