Lifestyle Elon Musk’s feud with Brazilian judge is much more than a personal spat − it’s about national sovereignty, freedom of speech and the rule of law Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes faces off against X’s Elon Musk. Ton Molina/NurPhoto via Getty Images / AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth By Yasmin Curzi de Mendonça, University of Virginia It is easy to get distracted by the barbs, swipes and bluster of the ongoing and very public spat between the world’s richest man and a fierce justice on Brazil’s highest court. Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of […] todaySeptember 9, 2024 13
insert_link World First commercial space walk expected later today Four private citizens are set to make history later today as they launch into space on a mission that is expected to include the first commercial space walk. The risky endeavor which involves two crew members venturing outside on a tether, has previously only been conducted by government astronauts. Corresponding for us from the US is Kate Fisher: todayAugust 27, 2024 24
insert_link World Trump to sit down with Elon Musk for “major interview”. Donald Trump says he is planning to sit down for an interview with Elon Musk next week. The CEO of the electric company Tesla and the social media platform X has become one of the former president's most high-profile backers. Ira Spitzer has more. todayAugust 7, 2024 23
insert_link World Tesla shareholders have voted to reinstate CEO Elon Musk’s pay package Tesla shareholders have voted to reinstate CEO Elon Musk's pay package - worth up to $56 billion. It's the largest pay deal in corporate US history, but was struck down by a judge in January, citing its size. Toni Waterman has more from outside the Tesla gigafactory in Austin, where the vote took place. todayJune 14, 2024 51
insert_link Africa A mixed bag for Elon Musk’s space internet in Africa By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency As Elon Musk-owned Starlink internet service reaches a new global milestone of 3 million users in nearly 100 countries, it's a mixed bag for its operations in Africa. "Congratulations to the @SpaceX team on passing 3 million customers in 99 countries! And thanks to you for buying @Starlink!" Musk recently thanked Starlink and users on X for the milestone. On its progress report, […] todayMay 27, 2024 55
insert_link Business / Economics Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just completed a successful trip to China, to get permission to sell his car company’s Full Self-Driving technology Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just completed a successful trip to China, to get permission to sell his car company's Full Self-Driving technology. His trip comes just after Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's visit in a bid to improve communication and relieve tensions between China and the U.S. Caroline Malone reports. todayApril 30, 2024 50
insert_link Science & Technology Elon Musk vs Australia: global content take-down orders can harm the internet if adopted widely By Dan Jerker B. Svantesson, Bond University Do Australian courts have the right to decide what foreign citizens, located overseas, view online on a foreign-owned platform? Anyone inclined to answer “yes” to this question should perhaps also ask themselves whether they are equally happy for courts in China, Russia and Iran to determine what Australians can see and post online in Australia. This is the problem with […] todayApril 25, 2024 35
insert_link Lifestyle In a future with more ‘mind reading,’ thanks to neurotech, we may need to rethink freedom of thought Our minds are buffeted by all kinds of influences, though some seem more menacing than others. wenjin chen/DigitalVision Vectoria via Getty Images Parker Crutchfield, Western Michigan University Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, never wrote things down. He warned that writing undermines memory – that it is nothing but a reminder of some previous thought. Compared to people who discuss and debate, readers “will be hearers of many things and will […] todayApril 10, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa DA Criticizes ANC, Claims South Africa Falling Behind in Embracing 21st Century Connectivity The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has highlighted that Argentina has overtaken South Africa in embracing 21st-century connectivity and global integration, citing the recent announcement of Argentina gaining access to Space X's Starlink internet connectivity, founded by South African-born Elon Musk. Natasha Mazzone of the DA criticized the ANC's reluctance, alleging that instead of embracing the digital age, the ANC is focused on maintaining control. todayApril 2, 2024 18