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DeepMind's boss joins Bill Gates, Werner Herzog, and many others in spotting flaws in Elon Musk's plan to colonize Mars

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

DeepMind's boss joins Bill Gates, Werner Herzog, and many others in spotting flaws in Elon Musk's plan to colonize Mars

Elon Musk's plan to colonize Mars by 2050 has been criticized by several individuals, including DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, Bill Gates, and filmmaker Werner Herzog. While Hassabis pointed out the potential risks of superintelligent AI following humans to Mars, Gates argued that the funds would be better spent on healthcare. Additionally, scientists have highlighted technical, scientific, and ethical flaws in Musk's plan. Herzog believes that efforts should be directed towards preserving Earth instead of seeking a new home.

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Bill Gates on Elon Musk: I admire a lot of what he has done

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Bill Gates on Elon Musk: I admire a lot of what he has done

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.

Bill Gates criticises Elon Musk over USAID shutdown plans and political endorsements | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 6m ago

Bill Gates criticises Elon Musk over USAID shutdown plans and political endorsements | Mint

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.

Send robots into space rather than people, says Britain's Astronomer Royal

Reuters · 1y ago

Send robots into space rather than people, says Britain's Astronomer Royal

British Astronomer Royal, Martin Rees, stated that sending humans into space when robots can perform the same tasks is a waste of public money. Rees believes that space exploration should be left to billionaires and those who are willing to finance their own trips. He argued that with modern advancements in robotics, the case for human space travel is weakening. Rees also expressed admiration for Elon Musk's achievements in rocket technology and electric cars, but disagreed with his ambition to colonize Mars.

’Go look at their records’: Melinda French Gates criticises Elon Musk, other ‘new billionaires’ for lack of philanthropy | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

’Go look at their records’: Melinda French Gates criticises Elon Musk, other ‘new billionaires’ for lack of philanthropy | Mint

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.

Elon Musk is a bully, likes to get into fights: Sam Altman

Inshorts · 8m ago

Elon Musk is a bully, likes to get into fights: Sam Altman

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.

Bernard Arnault surpasses Elon Musk as richest person in the world

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Bernard Arnault surpasses Elon Musk as richest person in the world

Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH, has become the world's richest person, surpassing Elon Musk. Arnault's net worth reached $207.8 billion, while Musk's stood at $204.5 billion. LVMH's market cap of $388.8 billion exceeded Tesla's $586.14 billion. The top 10 richest individuals according to Forbes include Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates. LVMH recently saw a 10% rise in Q4 sales, driven by strong demand from Chinese consumers. Meanwhile, Tesla's shares dropped over 12% following Elon Musk's warning of slowed sales growth.

Elon Musk surpasses Bernard Arnault, Jeff Bezos to top Forbes Billionaires list

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Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk surpasses Bernard Arnault, Jeff Bezos to top Forbes Billionaires list

According to the Forbes Real Time Billionaires list, Elon Musk has become the richest person in the world, surpassing Bernard Arnault and Jeff Bezos. Musk's net worth now stands at $210.7 billion, followed by Arnault with $201 billion and Bezos with $197.4 billion. This increase in Musk's wealth is attributed to his acquisition of the social media platform X for $44 billion. The Forbes Real Time Billionaires list, which is regularly updated, also includes Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Steve Ballmer.

Is Elon Musk in ‘Demon Mode’? New biography digs deeper

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Livemint · 1y ago

Is Elon Musk in ‘Demon Mode’? New biography digs deeper

Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk, which delves into Musk's complex relationship with his father and his extreme ambition, has become a bestseller in the United States before its official release. The book offers new insights into Musk's life, including an incident involving Starlink and the Ukrainian military, and his acquisition of Twitter (now rebranded as X), where numerous employees were fired. It also touches on Musk's strong-willed nature and his refusal to collaborate with Bill Gates due to stock market differences. The biography reveals that Musk has fathered 10 children, including a previously undisclosed child with Grimes and twins via sperm donation to a Neuralink executive. While some praise Isaacson's deep reporting, others find the book lacking in nuance.

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