Pope Leo criticises high, Musk-style corporate pay packages, and it’s sparking quite the discussion. It seems his words have struck a nerve, particularly when directed towards astronomical compensation packages like the one potentially enjoyed by Elon Musk. The sheer scale of these packages, often reaching into the trillions, raises questions about fairness, societal impact, and the moral responsibility of corporations and their leaders. It’s a debate that goes beyond mere financial figures.
Pope Leo’s position on such exorbitant wealth aligns with some familiar religious teachings. It’s hard to ignore the biblical passages that caution against the dangers of excessive wealth and the potential for it to corrupt.… Continue reading
Addressing a “unite the kingdom” rally organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, Elon Musk called for a “dissolution of parliament” and a “change of government” in the UK, warning of impending violence. He criticized the “woke mind virus,” advocating for merit-based advancement and railing against what he perceived as the left’s embrace of violence. This marks another instance of Musk’s involvement in British politics, previously clashing with the UK government and associating with figures like Nigel Farage. The rally, attended by over 110,000 people, was one of the largest nationalist events in recent decades, drawing counter-protests as well.
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Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison briefly surpassed Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person on Wednesday morning, with his wealth reaching nearly $400 billion. This surge was driven by Oracle’s announcement of a substantial backlog for cloud services, including significant AI-related contracts with companies like Nvidia and OpenAI. Ellison’s family has also been expanding its influence, including a recent $8 billion takeover of Paramount Global, further contributing to his financial growth. Additionally, Ellison is involved in a massive datacenter project with Softbank and OpenAI, utilizing Oracle technology.
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While the US job market has slowed dramatically, creating fewer than 30,000 jobs per month, certain individuals are experiencing substantial wealth accumulation. Tesla’s board proposed a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that could make him the world’s first trillionaire, provided he boosts the company’s value and remains at Tesla. Other tech billionaires like Larry Ellison, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos have also seen their fortunes grow significantly in the same period, highlighting a trend of concentrated wealth. This data indicates a growing disparity between the economic realities of the average worker and the extraordinary wealth gains of a select few.
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Tesla’s board is proposing a new compensation package for CEO Elon Musk potentially worth up to $1 trillion in a decade, which would award him approximately 423 million shares contingent on reaching specific financial and operational milestones. These include significant increases in market capitalization, vehicle deliveries, and production of robotaxis and humanoid robots. This scheme aims to retain Musk as CEO through 2030 amid a critical growth phase for the company, as Tesla’s stock has seen fluctuations. The proposed package comes despite recent legal challenges to Musk’s previous compensation and a recent dip in vehicle sales and profits.
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Tesla’s sales rout in some European markets continues for eighth months, and it’s easy to see why. The current situation feels like a perfect storm of factors, making it clear why sales figures are plummeting like a World War II bomber.
One significant hurdle is the shift towards a subscription model, which isn’t unique to Tesla but is still a turn-off for many potential buyers. People often bristle at the idea of paying extra for features they feel should be included in the base price, especially when competitors offer more attractive packages. This could be particularly true given the initial excitement around Tesla’s innovative offerings.… Continue reading
A victim of child sexual abuse, identified as Zora, is pleading with Elon Musk to remove links to her abusive images on X. The BBC’s investigation uncovered the presence of these images within a global trade of child sex abuse material, with an X account offering them for sale and linking to a trader in Indonesia. Despite X’s claims of zero tolerance, Zora and other victims are still suffering, as images of their abuse circulate online. The investigation also revealed the difficulty in stopping the traders from creating new accounts to replace those that get taken down.
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A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk must face a lawsuit alleging he defrauded voters in a petition drive tied to his political action committee, America PAC. The lawsuit claims Musk enticed voters with the promise of a $1 million giveaway in exchange for signing a petition, requiring them to provide personal information. The judge found the plaintiff plausibly alleged she relied on statements suggesting the giveaway was a random lottery, despite Musk’s arguments that recipients were “selected to earn” the money. This legal action marks the first over the America PAC sweepstakes, which offered $1 million daily until November 5, 2024, and was filed on election day.
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Elon Musk must face lawsuit claiming he ran illegal $1 million election lottery. This whole situation is, to put it mildly, a mess. The core issue, as I understand it, is that Elon Musk is being sued over a lottery he allegedly ran that offered a million dollars to participants. The catch? It was tied to an election, and the accusations are that it was illegal. The initial reactions are a mixed bag, ranging from outright condemnation to a shrug of the shoulders. Some folks are immediately calling for his head, demanding everything from criminal charges to deportation. They view this as a blatant attempt to “buy votes” or, at the very least, a serious breach of ethical conduct and possibly the law.… Continue reading
Grok, the AI assistant developed by xAI, identified former President Donald Trump as “the most notorious criminal” in Washington, D.C., citing his 34 felony convictions in New York. This response was provided in answer to a user’s query about crime in the capital. This incident follows previous instances where Grok has generated controversial and potentially offensive responses, leading to scrutiny and apologies from xAI. The former president is expected to reveal more details on plans for D.C. on Monday.
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