‘I got carried away’: Elon Musk expresses regret about Doge and wading into Trump’s orbit
Billionaire in interview with the Economist admits he was too consumed by politics and shares predictions about AIElon Musk has admitted he became too consumed by politics during his volatile alliance with Donald Trump and his brief appointment as the president’s financial axman, running the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge).The world’s richest person, and briefly its first trillionaire after his SpaceX company floated on the US stock exchange in June, made the confession in...
Google co-founder’s Coalition reserves $87M of advertising time across California
Billionaires are funding an $87 million campaign against a proposed California wealth tax. This initiative targets residents with a net worth exceeding one billion dollars. The coalition has placed a competing measure on the November ballot. This strategy aims to confuse voters and potentially invalidate the original proposal. The battle highlights a deep division within Silicon Valley and state politics.
Meta's Balaji Gururajan left the US after 18 years to return home to Bengaluru
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Elon Musk posted twice as often on UK race and immigration as about SpaceX in IPO run-up
Guardian analysis of X feed shows how keen world’s richest person was to air his views and ‘interfere’ in British politics Elon Musk posted about race and immigration in the UK on his social media network X twice as often as he did about SpaceX, which he also owns, in the run-up to the aerospace and AI company’s initial public offering.A Guardian analysis of Musk’s posts, replies and reposts between 31 May and 12 June has shown the extent to which the social media activity of the world’s riches...
‘That Is Absolutely Not Me’: Hack Blamed For Eric Trump Post That Looked Like He Was Cheating
BreakingBusiness‘That Is Absolutely Not Me’: Hack Blamed For Eric Trump Post That Looked Like He Was CheatingBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJun 15, 2026, 11:11am EDTToplineEric Trump and UFC commentator Daniel Cormier both denied the president’s son ever asked Cormier if any fights in last night’s White House UFC event would be rigged, after Cormier’s X account posted—then quickly deleted—screenshots appearing to show the exchange....
Bill Gates warns Microsoft, Amazon, Google on data center push
Bill Gates has told the AI industry it does not have permission to drive up household electricity bills, warning Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft that the old utility-funded grid model is finished. Speaking on CNBC, the Microsoft co-founder said hyperscalers must now pick data centre sites where the economics and politics hold. With 48 projects worth $156 billion already blocked in 2025 and public opposition at record highs, the buildout is colliding with sentiment.
White House urges UK not to ban social media for under-16s
Trump administration says restrictions could impose ‘disproportionate’ burden on US tech companiesUK politics live – latest updatesThe White House has urged the UK not to impose a social media ban for under-16s, as it said restrictions could impose a “disproportionate” burden on US tech firms.In a submission to a government consultation on online safety, the US government came out against “prescribed one-size-fits-all government restrictions” and “blunt regulatory instruments” to address online...
Nick Clegg quits Meta over US tech giant’s decision to 'embrace Donald Trump's Maga movement'
Sir Nick Clegg has said he quit his position with the US tech giant Meta over concerns the company had "embraced Maga politics" and pandered to the shifting political climate.Speaking on The Rest is Money podcast, the former Deputy Prime Minister said Mark Zuckerberg's attempts to "seek approval" with Donald Trump were "of course" linked to his exit last year.Sir Nick accused Silicon Valley executives of aligning themselves with the Trump administration for reasons that were partly "self-interes...
How Data Sovereignty Is Reshaping AI Strategy And Software Development
InnovationHow Data Sovereignty Is Reshaping AI Strategy And Software DevelopmentByFilip Borcov,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)Jun 08, 2026, 09:45am EDTFilip Borcov, Incredible from Site.pro. gettyGlobal politics has always been one of the forces that dictates progress and technology distribution. If at the beginning of the millennium...
Starmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones
Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PMUK politics live – latest updatesApple and Google have been given until September to install software that blocks explicit images on children’s mobile phones or face legislation enforcing its requirement, Keir Starmer said on Monday.The prime minister said tech companies must activate nudity-detection algorithms or other technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to prevent users taking ph...
The White House's new site about 'aliens' has nothing to do with UFOs
Politics The White House's new site about 'aliens' has nothing to do with UFOs June 3, 20265:00 AM ET By Huo Jingnan A screenshot of aliens.gov, a new White House web page focuses on immigration enforcement but the design takes inspiration from the X-Files. The White House/Screenshot by NPR hide caption toggle caption The White House/Screenshot by NPR Stay up to date with our Up First newsletter, for all the news you need to start your day. "THEY WALK AMONG US," declares a new White House web p...
Trump signs AI executive order to give government early look at new models
Politics Trump signs AI executive order to give government early look at new models By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson June 2, 2026 / 12:52 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order meant to enhance artificial security and innovation by, among other things, establishing a program for AI companies to vol...
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China Tech Earnings Hit by AI Spending | The China Show 5/29/2026
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AI is moving fast. 2028 hopefuls will be forced to adapt: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskAI is moving fast. 2028 hopefuls will be forced to adapt: From the Politics Desk Plus, how Iowa farmers are feeling about Trump and the economy. Add NBC News to GoogleVance warns Air Force graduates that AI is a 'new era of warfare'01:27Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 28, 2026, 5:13 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House,...
Conservative tech critic seen as leading candidate to be DOJ antitrust chief
First on CBS Politics Conservative tech critic seen as leading candidate to oversee DOJ's antitrust division, sources say By Sarah N. Lynch, Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch, Gabe Kaminsky, Gabe Kaminsky Investigative Reporter Gabe Kaminsky is an investigative reporter for CBS News based in Washington, D.C., covering money and influence in politics. Read...
Memory Chip Frenzy Grips Asia | The China Show 5/27/2026
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China Chip Stocks Jump on Hopes for Huawei Tech | The China Show 5/26/2026
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Billionaires Including Musk And Zuckerberg Stopped Trump’s Big AI Announcement—Here’s Why
BreakingBusinessBillionaires Including Musk And Zuckerberg Stopped Trump’s Big AI Announcement—Here’s WhyBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 10:13am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump reportedly pulled a new artificial intelligence executive order planned for Thursday at the last minute under pressure from industry executives, including billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and former White House AI and crypto czar David...
Inside Zara: Inditex CEO Exclusive on Fashion & AI | The Pulse 5/22/2026
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Clemens Fuest, Ifo Institute, President; Wei Li, BlackRock, Global Chief Investment Strategist; Eléonore Caroit, French Government, Deputy Foreign Minister; Óscar García Maceiras, Inditex, CEO. (Source: Bloomberg)