Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., signed a law Tuesday, Sept. 17, banning the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political campaigns, marking the nation’s most aggressive regulation of artificial intelligence in elections. The law targets deepfakes that impersonate political candidates and spread misinformation ahead of the 2024 election. Newsom introduced the legislation after Elon Musk shared a…

Neuralink has received “breakthrough device” clearance from the FDA for its Blindsight implant, which offers priority FDA review but does not confirm a cure for blindness at this time.Blindsight is a technology designed to help restore limited vision using microelectrode arrays embedded in the visual cortex. Elon Musk claimed that Blindsight could enable those who…

Boeing’s Starliner spaceship departed for Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) last weekend. Its two astronauts, left behind at the ISS after NASA tests deemed the Boeing vessel unsafe, will be picked up by a SpaceX vessel in 2025. The Starliner news follows a long string of other recent Boeing catastrophes, disasters and public…

Does a European Union law regulating online content impact free speech in America? House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is concerned the law might have an impact and he is going to receive a briefing from the European Commission on the subject.  It all started with the interview between Elon Musk and Donald Trump…

In a growing dispute with X owner Elon Musk, Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of the social media platform throughout the country. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes stated that the decision was made because Musk had not taken adequate measures to curb the spread of disinformation on the platform. Unlike in the…

Elon Musk’s America PAC has launched a digital ad campaign supporting Donald Trump’s presidential bid, targeting swing-state voters with provocative messages. The campaign, deploying significant ad spend on platforms like Facebook and YouTube, aggressively contrasts Trump with Kamala Harris, portraying him as a decisive leader and her as a negative force. The ads come as…

Tesla investors already expressed concern CEO Elon Musk’s attention is too divided. However, he may have another task on his hands if former President Donald Trump is elected in November.  “I will create a government efficiency commission tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government and making recommendations for drastic…

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has announced his intention to enter the political arena, revealing plans to run for the presidency of Ireland in 2025. The mixed martial artist made the announcement on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, where he has been critical of the nation’s current leadership. McGregor’s initial hint…

Former President Donald Trump and his advisers are considering a commission led by business executives to review federal programs for cuts, according to The Washington Post. Trump mentioned that X Owner Elon Musk could be a consultant, though ethics experts express concern about potential conflicts. Musk expressed enthusiasm on X. “I can’t wait,” Musk wrote.…

Social media platform X may soon shut down in Brazil if the country’s Supreme Court enforces its warning. The potential closure follows a prolonged dispute between X’s owner Elon Musk and Brazil’s Chief Justice Alexandre de Moraes over social media regulations and censorship. X’s Global Government Affairs account stated in a post that it anticipates…