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Elon Musk’s ‘first buddy’ role: Tesla CEO joins Trump, Google’s Sundar Pichai on call, strengthens political ties

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Livemint · 7m ago

Elon Musk’s ‘first buddy’ role: Tesla CEO joins Trump, Google’s Sundar Pichai on call, strengthens political ties

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reportedly joined a private call between US President-elect Donald Trump and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. The call was made to congratulate Trump on his election win. Musk's involvement comes amid speculation about his ties with the Trump administration, as he has been seen at Trump's Florida residence and has made financial contributions to a pro-Trump political group. Musk's close relationship with the administration could benefit his companies, which rely on government regulation and subsidies. His influence also extends to interactions with world leaders, solidifying his role as a political power broker.

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Google’s Sundar Pichai joins tech CEOs in bids for London cricket team

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Economic Times · 6m ago

Google’s Sundar Pichai joins tech CEOs in bids for London cricket team

Alphabet Inc. CEO Sundar Pichai, along with other tech leaders like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, is part of a consortium bidding over £80 million for a London cricket team in The Hundred tournament. Led by Nikesh Arora and Satyan Gajwani, the group's interest reflects cricket's rising popularity. This investment effort aims to boost The Hundred's financial standing by securing private investments for the teams.

Elon Musk's multi-billion dollar empire under fire from US government- here's why

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Elon Musk's multi-billion dollar empire under fire from US government- here's why

Elon Musk is facing numerous federal investigations into his business empire, including Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink. Alleged violations range from securities infractions during the Twitter takeover to Tesla's Autopilot safety concerns and Neuralink's animal testing practices. As the Trump administration transitions, concerns arise that Musk’s close ties with Trump might influence the outcome of these probes. However, legal experts argue strong cases may persist despite potential political interference, underscoring challenges in prosecuting Musk effectively.

Hillary Clinton joins Bluesky amid growing exodus from X

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Economic Times · 3m ago

Hillary Clinton joins Bluesky amid growing exodus from X

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined Bluesky, following Barack Obama's recent debut on the platform. Clinton confirmed her account via Instagram. Her first post emphasized the importance of the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election. This move coincides with Elon Musk's deepening ties with the Trump administration and Bluesky positioning itself as a platform for those dissatisfied with X's political shift. Although smaller than X, Bluesky boasts over 33 million users, gaining credibility with high-profile members.

Sundar Pichai says DeepSeek is doing ‘very good work’, explains why Gemini has the edge

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Livemint · 5m ago

Sundar Pichai says DeepSeek is doing ‘very good work’, explains why Gemini has the edge

Google CEO Sundar Pichai praised Chinese AI startup DeepSeek for its impressive work but emphasized that Google’s AI models, like Gemini, are competitive in cost efficiency. Speaking during Alphabet's earnings call, Pichai highlighted the decreasing costs of AI, enabling more use cases. He also compared Google's models favorably against DeepSeek's, based on Pareto frontier efficiency. DeepSeek gained attention with cost-effective AI models (V3 and R1) using older technology, challenging current industry standards.

Google’s Sundar Pichai decried bad ‘optics’ of search engine deal with Apple

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google’s Sundar Pichai decried bad ‘optics’ of search engine deal with Apple

Emails written by Google CEO Sundar Pichai in 2007, prior to his current role, express concerns about Google's agreement to pay Apple for being the pre-selected search engine on the Safari browser. The emails were introduced as evidence in the U.S. Justice Department's antitrust case against Google. Pichai raised concerns about the lack of choice for users in the agreement and suggested that Yahoo should be an alternative option. The suit alleges that Google paid Apple billions to prevent rival search engines from gaining users, a claim Google denies.

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Livemint · 8m ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai shows confidence in firm’s legal position on antitrust rulings, says ‘we plan to vigorously…’ | Company Business News

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has expressed confidence in the company's legal position amidst recent antitrust rulings. During an earnings call, Pichai stated that Google plans to vigorously defend the cases and contest the proposed loss of contracts related to Google Search. While he refused to provide specifics on their plan of action, Pichai emphasized that Google is the best search engine and highlighted the company's commitment to making its products widely accessible. He also raised concerns about potential unintended consequences and the impact on the dynamic tech sector and American leadership.

‘Send Musk to Mars’: Worldwide protests erupt as Tesla faces backlash over Elon's politics

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Business Today · 4m ago

‘Send Musk to Mars’: Worldwide protests erupt as Tesla faces backlash over Elon's politics

Elon Musk's political activities are under scrutiny, leading to global protests and backlash against Tesla. Concerns stem from Musk's policies affecting environmental and labor issues. His strategic involvement in government efficiency is a major point of criticism. The protests and vandalism indicate significant challenges for Tesla as it deals with the consequences of Musk's political ties and decisions.

Elon Musk’s feud with Trump spurs one of his worst wealth losses ever

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Elon Musk’s feud with Trump spurs one of his worst wealth losses ever

Elon Musk's online feud with President Donald Trump resulted in a $34 billion loss from his net worth, marking the second-largest loss in Bloomberg Billionaires Index history. The conflict stemmed from Musk's opposition to Trump's signature bill, jeopardizing Musk's companies like Tesla and SpaceX, which rely on government contracts. Despite setbacks, Musk remains the world's richest person. The feud raises concerns for Tesla's future and Musk's other ventures amid potential political and financial repercussions.

Elon Musk’s net worth rises after Trump truce

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Elon Musk’s net worth rises after Trump truce

Elon Musk's net worth increased by $191 million to $411.4 billion after he expressed regret over harsh comments about former President Donald Trump. Musk publicly apologized for these remarks, admitting they went "too far," which reportedly followed a phone call with Trump. The White House acknowledged Musk's apology, and Trump appreciated the gesture. The tension originated from Musk's criticism of a Trump economic bill and his resignation from the Department of Government Efficiency.

Sundar Pichai says Gemini’s controversial responses ‘completely unacceptable’: report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Sundar Pichai says Gemini’s controversial responses ‘completely unacceptable’: report

Alphabet CEO, Sundar Pichai, has acknowledged that the controversial responses from Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, are "unacceptable." The chatbot had generated questionable text responses, leading to accusations of bias and errors in image generation. Pichai stated that structural changes will be made to address the issues and that improvements are already being seen. Google temporarily paused Gemini's image generation feature and plans to relaunch it soon, with modifications. Additionally, discussions on AI bias and reliability continue, as the chatbot's responses to political topics have also raised concerns.

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