As Silicon Valley eyes US election, beware Elon Musk and the tech bros with political nous | John Naughton
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Elon Musk under fire over $1mn prize offer for voters who sign petition
Pennsylvania governor says officials should consider whether billionaire’s raffle breaches electoral law1 hour ago - Elon Musk -
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Crypto's $130 million congressional election binge has candidates like Utah's John Curtis poised for big wins
In running to take Mitt Romney's Senate seat, Republican John Curtis has benefited by being a friend to the crypto industry.4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
As Silicon Valley eyes US election, beware Elon Musk and the tech bros with political nous | John Naughton
The owner of X is just one of many who may prefer Donald Trump to greater regulation under the Democrats. Way back in the 1960s “the personal is political” was a powerful slogan capturing the ...14 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
The Paradox at the Heart of Elon Musk’s Cybercab Vision
During an event for Tesla’s new self-driving Cybercab—due out 2027—Musk revealed an expansive vision for cities transformed by a robotaxi revolution. Experts say the plan has some hitches.2 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
All eyes on Georgia with election day over 2 weeks away
Voters in Georgia came out in droves to cast a record number of early ballots. Georgia’s secretary of state praised the massive turnout and the security of the vote four years after Georgia was at ...9 hours ago -
Tech - The New York Times
Elon Musk’s Big Business and Conflicts of Interest With the U.S. Government
Mr. Musk, who holds billions in federal contracts, wants to be in charge of the regulators that oversee him if Donald Trump wins.13 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The podcast Kill List doesn’t reflect badly on the internet – it reflects badly on us | John Naughton
A gripping audio series about a killer-for-hire scam on the dark web is a reminder of how technology holds up a mirror to human nature. This column comes to you as a break from listening to a ...Yesterday -
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‘There was eye-watering fear’: John le Carré’s son on writing a new George Smiley novel
Nick Harkaway was a successful novelist in his own right when his brothers asked him to continue their late father’s spy series. Could he pull it off? . • Exclusive extract from Karla’s Choice: A ...Yesterday -
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US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehiclesYesterday - Tesla -
Business - Financial Times
Elon Musk’s riskiest bet yet: Donald Trump
The billionaire entrepreneur has gone all-in behind the Republican candidate. If he wins, the prize could be substantial influence over the administration2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Silicon Valley Billionaires Became Trump’s Biggest Donors
Elon Musk and a group of Silicon Valley allies have built a shadow campaign to put Donald Trump back in office.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Elon Musk has been inescapable in this election. How could he affect the results?
Tesla and SpaceX chief’s behavior sets him apart from even the most politically active billionaires – serving as a Trump policy adviser and mega-donor. Less than a month before the presidential ...2 days ago - Elon Musk -
Top stories - The New York Times
Meet the Candidate: Elon Musk
The billionaire is spending a fortune to support former President Donald J. Trump. But at a town hall event in Pennsylvania, he looked an awful lot like a politician himself.2 days ago - Elon Musk -
Politics - NBC News
Elon Musk promotes election fraud conspiracy theories at Pennsylvania rally
At a town hall near Philadelphia, Elon Musk referenced a false conspiracy theory about Dominion Voting Systems allegedly rigging U.S. elections. He questioned why the systems were used in places ...2 days ago - Elon Musk -
Politics - NBC News
Battle of the billionaires: Harris deploys Mark Cuban as Elon Musk stumps for Trump
As Elon Musk steps up his work on behalf of former President Donald Trump, Kamala Harris is calling in her own billionaire, Mark Cuban.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
Elon Musk Commits $70 Million to Boost Donald Trump
The billionaire tech mogul has become one of the biggest GOP donors through his America PAC.3 days ago - Elon Musk -
Top stories - ABC News
Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump
Elon Musk, the tech mogul who is the world’s richest man, plunged more than $70 million of his personal fortune into helping Donald Trump and other Republicans win in November’s election, making ...3 days ago - Elon Musk -
Tech - Wired
Here's Just How Massive Elon Musk's $75 Million Trump Donation Is
Elon Musk isn't the only Silicon Valley billionaire to line up behind Donald Trump's presidential campaign. See how his donations, which total $75 million, make everyone else look tiny in comparison.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Harris faces Fox News grilling as Trump stands by false claims about immigrants eating pet – US elections live
Vice-president’s interview with rightwing channel airs just hours after her Pennsylvania rally with senior Republicans. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - NBC News
Elon Musk makes big push to get Trump elected again
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, stepped up his support of former President Donald Trump with new campaign appearances and by giving tens of millions of dollars to help the Trump campaign. NBC ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - ABC News
Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump
Elon Musk, the tech mogul who is the world’s richest man, plunged more than $70 million of his personal fortune into helping Donald Trump and other Republicans win in November’s election, making ...4 days ago - Elon Musk -
World - The Guardian
Elon Musk’s SpaceX accuses California of political bias over launch limits
Company sues after coastal commission cited CEO’s spread of misinformation on X in rejecting company’s proposal. Elon Musk ’s SpaceX has sued a California commission in federal court, accusing it ...4 days ago - California -
Business - Financial Times
Lebanon feels it is being punished for a decision Hizbollah made
Civil society has sprung into action but the overwhelming sense of solidarity may be hard to sustain4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK to consult on ‘opt-out’ AI content scraping in blow to publishers
Decision follows months of lobbying from tech sector and creative industries4 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - MarketWatch
Tech legend Marc Andreessen’s latest venture: Rallying Silicon Valley around Trump’s stances on crypto, AI and taxes
Entrepreneur and investor Marc Andreessen has set out in a new political direction this year.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss
Group promoting ‘dangerous’ scientific racism ideology teamed up with rightwing extremist, recordings reveal. ‘Race science’ group say they accessed sensitive UK health data . An international ...4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Elon Musk gave $75m to his pro-Trump group in three months
America Pac said to be doing bulk of Trump’s voter turnout work in battleground states, which may give Musk leverage. Elon Musk has donated roughly $75m over the last three months to his pro-Donald ...4 days ago - Elon Musk -
World - Financial Times
Elon Musk battles Indian billionaires over satellite internet spectrum
Starlink head in spat with owners of Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel mobile networks who call for space bandwidth auctions4 days ago - Elon Musk -
World - The Guardian
TechScape: Elon Musk is stumping hard for Donald Trump
Plus: art on Samsung TVs, babies’ faces online, and the iPhone 16 Pro reviewed. • Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up here . Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m Blake ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
The sperm donor bros of tech
Genetic largesse from some of Silicon Valley’s elite appears to be a mix of narcissism, altruism and dreams of immortality5 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
'My Robots': Sci-fi director looks at Elon Musk's Cybercab and Optimus and detects a copy cat
'I, Robot' director Alex Proyas accused Elon Musk of ripping off his sci-fi film designs in Musk's latest Tesla prototypes, including the Optimus bot.5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump, Harris eye these Pennsylvania counties ahead of 2024 election
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are so focused on Pennsylvania before the November election, that they are hoping to flip certain counties there that may have voted ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Elon Musk finally revealed Tesla’s Cybercab. Has he seen what Waymo is up to?
Critics of Tesla and Musk will not be silenced until the company’s autonomous vehicles are on the streets.6 days ago - Elon Musk -
World - ABC News
Britain hosts an international investment summit and denies snubbing Elon Musk
Britain’s new Labour Party government is announcing $82 billion in investment in U.K. artificial intelligence, life sciences, infrastructure and technology at a business summit6 days ago - Elon Musk -
Top stories - BBC News
'Elon, can I have my designs back please', says I, Robot director after Tesla launch
Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles.6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Stripe, Wise founders want a 'tech renaissance' in Europe to help region rival Silicon Valley
Founders of some of Europe's largest technology unicorns are calling for the creation of a single pan-European entity to promote startups and innovation.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Elon Musk was not barred from UK investment summit, says cabinet minister
SpaceX owner would be invited in future if he had investment streams the UK could bid for, says Peter Kyle. Elon Musk would be welcome at future UK investment summits if and when he had investment ...6 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Elon Musk Plays a Familiar Song: Robot Cars Are Coming
Tesla’s Robotaxi event excites the faithful betting on the company’s future in robotics, while underwhelming those watching from afar.October 12 - Elon Musk