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business1 year ago

Elon Musk: Power, Wealth, and Influence in the Spotlight

At the New York Times DealBook Summit, business leaders and politicians discussed Elon Musk's growing political influence, particularly his role as a political advisor to President-elect Donald Trump. While some, like Ken Griffin and Sam Altman, praised Musk's entrepreneurial skills, they expressed concerns about his potential impact on federal spending and political power. Jeff Bezos and Sundar Pichai acknowledged Musk's competitive edge but were not overly concerned about his political ties. Political figures like Jerome Powell and Bill Clinton seemed largely unfazed by Musk's new position.

entertainment1 year ago

Prince Harry Dismisses Persistent Divorce Rumors with Humor

Prince Harry addressed rumors of a divorce from Meghan Markle at The New York Times' DealBook Summit, dismissing the speculation as unfounded and attributing it to media fascination with their separate professional engagements. He humorously noted the frequency of such rumors and expressed sympathy for those who believe them. Harry emphasized his focus on family and charitable work, reflecting on his lifelong experience with media scrutiny.

business2 years ago

"Highlights from the 2023 DealBook Summit: Elon Musk, Bob Iger, and more"

The DealBook Summit 2023 featured major speakers such as Elon Musk, Bob Iger, and Kamala Harris. During his interview, Musk addressed his recent antisemitic posts on X and expressed defiance towards advertisers, telling them to "go fuck yourself." He also criticized OpenAI, discussed the future of AI, and expressed concern about the advertiser boycott potentially bankrupting X. Bob Iger commented on Disney's decision to stop advertising on X, and Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav discussed the strategic decisions behind canceling projects. Nvidia's CEO talked about Huawei's chip development and stated that the US is at least a decade away from an independent chip supply chain.

business-and-politics2 years ago

"Powerhouse Lineup: Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, and More at DealBook Summit Live"

The 2023 DealBook Summit is currently taking place in New York, featuring speakers such as Vice President Kamala Harris, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, and Elon Musk. Topics discussed include artificial intelligence, the China-U.S. trade war, and the recent attacks on Israel by Hamas. President Herzog mentioned ongoing talks for a possible extension of the cease-fire with Hamas, while Vice President Harris addressed issues of political polarization and the regulation of social media platforms. Other speakers at the summit include Jensen Huang of Nvidia, Lina Khan of the F.T.C., and Shonda Rhimes.

businesspoliticsculture2 years ago

Insights and Highlights from the DealBook Summit

The DealBook Summit 2023 is taking place in New York, featuring prominent speakers such as Vice President Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, Bob Iger, Jamie Dimon, and Tsai Ing-wen. The event will cover topics including artificial intelligence, hate speech, China-U.S. relations, inflation, interest rates, and the chip and streaming wars. Discussions will also focus on the role of business in addressing societal grievances, the potential for Beijing-Washington tensions to ease, and the impact of A.I. on productivity.