Elon Musk's start-up Neuralink on Thursday said it has gotten approval from US regulators to test its brain implants in people. Neuralink said that clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its first-in-human clinical study is ‘an important first step’ for its technology, which is intended to let brains interface directly with computers.
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DeSantis , Campaign Launch Announcement , Crashes Twitter Livestream.
DeSantis , Campaign Launch Announcement , Crashes Twitter Livestream.
On May 24, Twitter's livestream of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis'
announcement of his bid to become president of the
United States experienced a number of technical issues. .
On May 24, Twitter's livestream of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis'
announcement of his bid to become president of the
United States experienced a number of technical issues. .
CNN reports that the livestream crashed
and was delayed as hundreds of thousands of
users logged on to see DeSantis' announcement.
CNN reports that the livestream crashed
and was delayed as hundreds of thousands of
users logged on to see DeSantis' announcement.
The livestreamed event, which was hosted
on Twitter Spaces, saw audio cut in and out
for the beginning of the stream. .
CNN reports that while over 500,000 Twitter users signed
on to view the event, after the crash, only 250,000
users signed back in to view the relaunched stream.
CNN reports that while over 500,000 Twitter users signed
on to view the event, after the crash, only 250,000
users signed back in to view the relaunched stream.
The news comes following a number of
technical issues since Elon Musk took
over the social media platform in 2022. .
The news comes following a number of
technical issues since Elon Musk took
over the social media platform in 2022. .
Multiple service outages have
impacted users ability to access Twitter,
to view images or their timeline.
Following DeSantis' livestream, Musk and tech entrepreneur David Sacks addressed the issues, blaming the limited capacity of Twitter's servers for the problems. .
Following DeSantis' livestream, Musk and tech entrepreneur David Sacks addressed the issues, blaming the limited capacity of Twitter's servers for the problems. .
I think it crashed because when you multiply
a half-million people in a room by an account
with over 100 million followers, which is
Elon’s account, I think that creates just
a scalability level that was unprecedented, David Sacks, Tech entrepreneur, via CNN.
CNN reports that Twitter's Spaces was
not intended to host events with
hundreds of thousands of listeners. .
Sacks also attempted to spin the crash in a positive
direction following the hour long event, saying, , “It’s not how you started, it’s how
you finish and we finished strong.”
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DeSantis Will Not Hold , a Hometown Event , as Part of 2024 Campaign Launch.
CNN reported that FL Governor Ron DeSatntis will no longer be holding a roll-out event in his hometown.
DeSantis is from Dunedin, FL.
The coastal suburb is close to Tampa, where DeSantis grew up.
The FL governor will reportedly announce his bid for US President via Twitter Spaces on May 24.
Twitter owner Elon Musk is expected to be a part of the announcement.
Once the announcement is official, .
... De Santis will likely begin making campaign stops throughout FL.
While it isn't clear exactly what the immediate future will hold for the DeSantis campaign.
... the governor is scheduled for a stop in Miami on June 1.
The changes are in keeping with the nature of how DeSantis operates.
He has a reputation of making last-minute alterations to schedules ...
... as a means of keeping opponents and the media guessing.
DeSantis will face former President Donald Trump in the bid for the Republican nomination for president.
The pool of candidates seeking the GOP nomination continues to expand
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Ron Desantis, the controversial US governor behind Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law, is set to launch his presidential campaign in a streamed conversation with Elon Musk
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Elon Musk Joins , List of Executives Subpoenaed , in Epstein Lawsuit Against JPMorgan.
According to court filings, the U.S. Virgin Islands have
issued a subpoena for Elon Musk to turn over any
documents related to JPMorgan Chase or Jeffrey Epstein.
According to court filings, the U.S. Virgin Islands have
issued a subpoena for Elon Musk to turn over any
documents related to JPMorgan Chase or Jeffrey Epstein.
According to court filings, the U.S. Virgin Islands have
issued a subpoena for Elon Musk to turn over any
documents related to JPMorgan Chase or Jeffrey Epstein.
NBC reports that the filing
revealed that Musk was
subpoenaed due to suspicion
that Epstein "may have
referred or attempted to refer"
the Tesla CEO to JPMorgan.
NBC reports that the filing
revealed that Musk was
subpoenaed due to suspicion
that Epstein "may have
referred or attempted to refer"
the Tesla CEO to JPMorgan.
The subpoena also demands that Musk deliver , “all Documents reflecting or regarding Epstein’s
involvement in human trafficking and/or his
procurement of girls or women for consensual sex.”.
The subpoena also demands that Musk deliver , “all Documents reflecting or regarding Epstein’s
involvement in human trafficking and/or his
procurement of girls or women for consensual sex.”.
NBC reports that JPMorgan is facing a lawsuit by the
Virgin Islands that the financial institution enabled and
benefited from Epstein's trafficking of young women.
NBC reports that JPMorgan is facing a lawsuit by the
Virgin Islands that the financial institution enabled and
benefited from Epstein's trafficking of young women.
JPMorgan has denied the claims, which reflect
a separate Manhattan civil lawsuit brought by a woman
who claims she was sexually abused by Epstein. .
NBC reports that JPMorgan CEO
Jamie Dimon is scheduled to be deposed
for both lawsuits starting on May 26.
NBC reports that JPMorgan CEO
Jamie Dimon is scheduled to be deposed
for both lawsuits starting on May 26.
According to a May 4 court filing,
the Virgin Islands have issued a similar
subpoena to Google co-founder Larry Page.
According to a May 4 court filing,
the Virgin Islands have issued a similar
subpoena to Google co-founder Larry Page.
Previously, subpoenas had also been served to former Disney executive Michael Ovitz, Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Previously, subpoenas had also been served to former Disney executive Michael Ovitz, Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Previously, subpoenas had also been served to former Disney executive Michael Ovitz, Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker and Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Upon information and belief, Elon Musk
— the CEO of Tesla, Inc., among other
companies — is a high-net-worth
individual who Epstein may have referred
or attempted to refer to JPMorgan, May 16 U.S. Virgin Islands court filing, via NBC.
Upon information and belief, Elon Musk
— the CEO of Tesla, Inc., among other
companies — is a high-net-worth
individual who Epstein may have referred
or attempted to refer to JPMorgan, May 16 U.S. Virgin Islands court filing, via NBC.
The Government contacted Mr. Musk’s
counsel via email to ask if he would be
authorized to accept service on Mr. Musk’s
behalf in this matter but did not receive a response confirming or denying his authority, May 16 U.S. Virgin Islands court filing, via NBC.
The Government contacted Mr. Musk’s
counsel via email to ask if he would be
authorized to accept service on Mr. Musk’s
behalf in this matter but did not receive a response confirming or denying his authority, May 16 U.S. Virgin Islands court filing, via NBC
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Geoffrey Hinton Says AI’s Threat , Is More Urgent Than Climate Change.
The "Godfather of AI" made the statement
in an interview with Reuters on May 5.
I wouldn't like to devalue climate change. I wouldn't like to say,
'You shouldn't worry about climate change.' That's a huge risk too, Geoffrey Hinton, via Reuters.
But I think this might end
up being more urgent, Geoffrey Hinton, via Reuters.
With climate change, it's
very easy to recommend what you should do: you just stop burning carbon. If you do that, eventually things will be okay. , Geoffrey Hinton, via Reuters.
For this it's not at all clear
what you should do, Geoffrey Hinton, via Reuters.
Hinton recently quit Google after working
at the firm for over a decade so that he could speak about the dangers of artificial intelligence.
Since the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT-4,
thousands of experts have signed an open letter demanding a pause in developing AI systems.
Among the signatories was
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. .
While Hinton share similar concerns
as the signatories, he doesn't believe
research should be paused.
It’s utterly unrealistic. I'm in the camp that thinks this is an existential risk, and it’s close enough that we ought to be working very hard right now, and putting a lot of resources into figuring out what we can do about it, Geoffrey Hinton, via Reuters
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Elon Musk , Meets With Lawmakers , on Regulating AI.
On April 27, Elon Musk tweeted that he met with Senate
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other lawmakers
regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence.
On April 27, Elon Musk tweeted that he met with Senate
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other lawmakers
regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence.
CNBC reports that Musk
posted the tweet after
being spotted on Capitol Hill.
That which affects
safety of the public has,
over time, become regulated
to ensure that companies
do not cut corners, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter, via Twitter.
AI has great power
to do good and evil.
Better the former, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter, via Twitter.
Recently, Schumer launched an effort to create
a framework for regulation that fosters the rapidly-
advancing technology while minimizing the risks.
Recently, Schumer launched an effort to create
a framework for regulation that fosters the rapidly-
advancing technology while minimizing the risks.
CNBC reports that Schumer's plans focus on
transparency and thorough testing by experts
prior to AI systems being released to the public.
Last month, Musk was a high-profile signatory of
an open letter calling for a six-month pause on
“the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.”.
Musk was a co-founder of ChatGPT
creator OpenAI, but he sold off his stake
in the company and left the board in 2018.
Musk was a co-founder of ChatGPT
creator OpenAI, but he sold off his stake
in the company and left the board in 2018.
Following his departure,
Musk has repeatedly warned that
OpenAI has strayed from its initial goals.
In response, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that while
he agreed with moving forward with caution, “The letter,
I don’t think, was the optimal way to address it.”.
In response, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that while
he agreed with moving forward with caution, “The letter,
I don’t think, was the optimal way to address it.”
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6 Tips, for First-Time Investors.
1. Do not put all your
money into one company.
Just because Tesla leads the electric car market
right now, it does not mean it will be this way forever.
2. Avoid paying too much attention
to pundits on television.
Wells Fargo Adviser Scott Pedvis says a big
mistake is taking what others say "as gospel.".
3. Start as early as you can.
The earlier you begin, the more
time investments have to develop.
4. Enroll in a 401k plan
at your job, if possible.
A 401k is an excellent way to store money for when you eventually retire.
5. Do not be afraid
to ask for help.
A lot of investing can be done independently,
but not everything in your life can be do-it-yourself, Scott Pedvis, via 'USA Today'.
6. Put money into your investments on
a predetermined date each month.
It forces you to save,
and takes the emotion
out of investing, Scott Pedvis, via 'USA Today'
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Tesla Announces Price Drop , Ahead of Q1 Earnings Report.
ABC reports that Tesla has announced its fourth price cut
in the United States this year, lowering the starting
costs of the company's two top-selling models.
Tesla dropped the price of
the Model Y small SUV,
the company's top-seller, by $3,000. .
The company's Model 3 small
sedan also saw its price drop
about 5%, equal to $2,000.
ABC reports that the price cuts to the Model 3
will make more cars eligible for the U.S.
government's $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit.
A Model 3 loaded with options would exceed
the government's $55,000 price limit required
to be eligible for the tax credit.
After experiencing a major dip in 2022,
Tesla stock has bounced back in 2023,
rising 50% since the year began.
Earlier this week, Tesla announced
similar price drops overseas, including
in Europe, Israel and Singapore.
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk,
affordability has limited potential
demand for the company's vehicles.
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk,
affordability has limited potential
demand for the company's vehicles.
There is plenty of demand for
our products, but if the price
is more money than people have,
that demand is irrelevant, Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, via Twitter.
ABC reports that Tesla's first-quarter sales
increased by 36%, fueled by previous price cuts,
but still came in under analysts' expectations.
Between January and March, Tesla said that it delivered
a quarterly record of 422,875 vehicles worldwide,
up over 100,000 units from the same time in 2022.
Between January and March, Tesla said that it delivered
a quarterly record of 422,875 vehicles worldwide,
up over 100,000 units from the same time in 2022
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Elon Musk Paints Over the ‘W’ , on Twitter Headquarters Sign.
Gizmodo reports that a few
days ago, a white tarp was
seen covering up the "w" on
Twitter's headquarters sign
so that it read "Titter.".
According to Musk, the building
landlord took issue with the adjustment.
Musk took to Twitter on April 9 to
reveal that he'd found a workaround.
Musk then took the joke one step further.
Gizmodo reports that last year, Musk
polled his followers to ask if he should
remove the "w" in Twitter permanently.
However, angering the landlord, SRI Nine Market Square LLC, might not be the best move right now, considering the company sued Twitter for unpaid rent in January.
Gizmodo reports that Twitter has become infamous for not paying its bills since Musk took over the company last October
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Ron DeSantis Will Announce , Presidential Campaign With Elon Musk.
Three sources apprised of the situation told NBC News that the Florida governor will announce his candidacy during a discussion with Musk on May 24.
Three sources apprised of the situation told NBC News that the Florida governor will announce his candidacy during a discussion with Musk on May 24.
The two men will host a
Twitter Spaces event at 6 p.m. ET.
Tech entrepreneur David Sacks will moderate.
A video declaring DeSantis' candidacy will be released by his campaign later that evening. .
After Memorial Day, DeSantis
plans to start visiting several states.
Last year, the Twitter and SpaceX CEO said he'd support DeSantis if he ran for president.
A source told NBC that Musk doesn't think former President Trump can regain the White House.
A source told NBC that Musk doesn't think former President Trump can regain the White House.
He’s interested in the future, and he’s interested in winning again, Anonymous source, to NBC News.
While it's not clear if Musk will publicly endorse
DeSantis during the event, his participation
still holds weight, NBC News reports. .
While it's not clear if Musk will publicly endorse
DeSantis during the event, his participation
still holds weight, NBC News reports.
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Blue Origin Wins , NASA Moon Lander Contract.
NASA's chief made the announcement
on May 19, Reuters reports.
The contract is worth about $3.4 billion.
Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos
took to Twitter to celebrate the news.
Elon Musk's competing SpaceX
won NASA's first Artemis program
contract, valued at $3 billion, in 2021.
Blue Origin and lawmakers later confronted NASA,
asserting that a second contract should be made
available to promote competition and have a backup plan.
In 2022, NASA announced that it would provide a second lander contract.
Bill Nelson, NASA administrator, said that
the Blue Origin "partnership will only add
to this golden age of human spaceflight.".
Blue Origin will build its Blue Moon lander with Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Draper and Astrobotic.
American astronauts have not been on the moon since 1972, Reuters reports
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