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Elon Musk accuses Facebook of global opinion manipulation. Read the full article to know what he said
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1y ago
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Elon Musk accuses Facebook of manipulating public opinion and suggests its refusal to open source its algorithm is evidence of its intention to control discourse.
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Parag Agrawal was not 'fire-breathing dragon' that X required: Elon Musk
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1y ago
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With over a year later, after Elon Musk took over the social media platform X(formerly Twitter), Walter Isaacson who wrote the biography "ELon Musk" and will be published on 12 September has given a detailed account on why Elon Musk sacked Parag Agrawal, the then Twitter CEO.In an excerpt carried out by The Wall Street Journal , Musk who had a meeting with Parag Agrawal said he was a "really nice guy." "What Twitter needs is a fire-breathing dragon," Elon Musk said after that meeting, as per biographer Isaacson. "And Parag is not that." Elon Musk met Parag Agrawalover a dinner in March 2022, according to the biographer.
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Meta (again) denies that Netflix read users' private Facebook messages
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1y ago
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Meta denies claims that it provided Netflix with access to users' private messages. The allegations arose from a court filing in a class-action lawsuit over data privacy between a group of consumers and Meta (formerly Facebook). The document claimed that Netflix had programmatic access to Meta's Inbox API, which allowed the streaming giant to read private messages. However, Meta disputes the accuracy of these claims, stating that the agreement allowed users to message their friends on Facebook about what they were watching on Netflix. Meta's denial comes after Elon Musk amplified the claims on social media, sparking public outrage over Facebook's data practices.
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‘Parasitic illegal immigrant': Former Trump aide Steve Bannon on Elon Musk
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5m 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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OpenAI responds to Elon Musk's lawsuit: ‘Elon wanted us to merge with Tesla or…’
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1y ago
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OpenAI has responded to the recent lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, stating that he wanted the AI startup to merge with Tesla or have full control. In the suit, Musk accused OpenAI of compromising its original mission for profit under Microsoft. OpenAI clarified that they couldn't agree to Musk's terms as it went against their mission for any individual to have absolute control. Musk allegedly suggested attaching OpenAI to Tesla as a "cash cow." Musk's lawsuit accuses OpenAI of breach of contract and demands a return to open source.
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The Trump-Musk rift: All that you need to know
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2m ago
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A rift has emerged between former allies, Donald Trump and Elon Musk, following Musk's departure from the US Department of Government Efficiency after criticizing Trump's "beautiful bill." This disagreement sparked public protests due to Musk's budget cuts that led to job losses and agency closures. Following this, Trump withdrew Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination, a candidate Musk supported, heightening tensions. Musk has since openly criticized the bill, calling it an “abomination.” The feud's full implications remain unclear.
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AI deepfakes are cheap, easy, and coming for the 2024 election
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1y ago
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The latest episode of Decoder delves into the impact of generative AI on misinformation and lies during the upcoming US presidential election. The use of AI systems to create convincing fake images, audio, and potentially even videos poses a significant challenge in combating misinformation. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter have faced criticism for their handling of media manipulation and manipulation of public opinion during election cycles. The conversation around addressing misinformation is complex, involving considerations such as free speech and platform moderation. The episode highlights the need for proactive measures to combat the spread of falsehoods in future elections.
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Elon Musk on How to Build the Future
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1y ago
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In a Y Combinator interview, Elon Musk discusses his focus on advancing AI responsibly, solving genetic diseases, and creating a brain-computer interface. He emphasizes democratizing AI to prevent misuse and envisions a future where humans merge with AI. Musk also shares insights on his work at SpaceX and Tesla, stressing the importance of innovation and practical impact. Click on View Source to Read the full blog.
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Elon Musk showcases Tesla humanoid robot performing Yoga, Namaste
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1y ago
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Elon Musk showcased the Tesla humanoid robot called 'Optimus', which can perform yoga and greet people with a 'Namaste'. The robot is equipped with advanced AI software and sensors similar to Tesla's Autopilot system. It can self-calibrate its arms and legs and learn tasks using only vision. Optimus is designed for mass production and may cost around $20,000. It has a battery pack that can last a full day, Tesla chip, Wi-Fi, LTE connectivity, and biologically-inspired hands for object manipulation. Musk believes it will bring a transformative change to civilization.
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YouTube service restored after brief downtime
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1y ago
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YouTube experienced a brief outage on Tuesday, causing errors for users trying to access the homepage. The issue affected several other platforms including Gmail, Facebook, and Instagram, leading to difficulties in logging into accounts. The outage was resolved quickly, and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, apologized for the inconvenience caused. Elon Musk took the opportunity to take a dig at competing social networks by stating that if people could read his post, it meant their servers were working.
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SoftBank backs Japanese robotics startup Telexistence in $170M funding round
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2y ago
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Tokyo-based Telexistence said Thursday that it has raised $170 million (23 billion yen) in a Series B round of funding from SoftBank, Airbus Ventures and more. Read the full article for more details on the source link below-
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