Elon Musk

2024 - 8 - 5

Elon Musk’s Civil War Comments Ignite a Firestorm of Discontent!

Elon Musk - Far-Right Riots - Keir Starmer - OpenAI - Public Relations - Rishi Sunak - Social Media Misinformation - UK Government

Can a tweet start a riot? Elon Musk’s ‘civil war’ statement sparks criticism from No 10, as he revives a lawsuit against OpenAI. Dive into the drama!

Elon Musk's recent claim that a "civil war is inevitable" in the UK has stirred the political waters, drawing sharp criticism from Downing Street. Officials at No 10 were quick to respond, with Keir Starmer's spokesperson asserting that such inflammatory remarks come from a "small minority of thugs that do not speak for Britain." The context for Musk's comments was a video depicting rioters launching fireworks at police, which raised eyebrows and questions about the responsibilities of public figures in a time of unrest.

The UK Prime Minister's office firmly rejected Musk's narrative, emphasizing that violence and chaos do not represent the nation's sentiment. While Musk has made headlines for his ventures in tech, space, and transportation, this latest controversy showcases a different side of the billionaire—involvement in serious social issues that resonate beyond Silicon Valley. It raises the question: when does a tweet go too far? Musk's remarks were labeled as misinformation by critics, underscoring the precarious nature of social media discourse.

Meanwhile, in a twist that rivals the plot of a Shakespearean play, Musk has also reignited legal battles against his former company, OpenAI. Alleging that he was manipulated into co-founding the AI giant, Musk's lawsuit against both Sam Altman and Greg Brockman suggests that the tech visionary is not just stirring debates but also battling old ghosts. This legal feud adds another layer to Musk's complex persona—part inventor, part provocateur, and now a legal adversary.

As the backlash against Musk’s controversial comments continues, it's hard not to note the irony: just a few months back, he was welcomed as a guest of honour at a government AI summit, having a fireside chat with then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. What a contrast! One minute, he's basking in the limelight of UK government platforms, and the next, he’s at the centre of a media frenzy for making bold claims. Interestingly, Musk holds the title for the most significant settlements in civil lawsuits, showcasing a history of legal wrangling akin to a reality show. Will his campaign of lawsuits and provocations earn him more enemies or allies? Only time will tell.

Did you know? Elon Musk’s ventures have led to substantial changes in various sectors, including automotive, space, and even public transportation! He was once dubbed the richest man in the world and holds several records in technology innovation. As this saga unfolds, we can only keep an eye on how Musk’s influence continues to shape industries—and perhaps the fabric of social discourse itself!

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No 10 criticises Elon Musk for 'civil war is inevitable' post on England ... (The Guardian)

Keir Starmer's spokesperson said the violence came from a small minority of people who “do not speak for Britain” and said the prime minister did not share the ...

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UK PM slams Elon Musk for saying far-right riots 'inevitable' (POLITICO.eu)

Keir Starmer's spokesperson said there's 'no justification' for tech billionaire's comments about a 'civil war.'

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Elon Musk condemned by Downing Street for claim 'civil war is ... (The Independent)

The spokesperson added: “We're talking about a minority of thugs that do not speak for Britain.” Misinformation on Mr Musk's social media platform Twitter/X has ...

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Elon Musk's UK 'civil war' post criticised by No 10 (BBC News)

Mr Musk made the remarks in response to a video showing people aiming fireworks at police. The prime minister's spokesperson said there was "no justification" ...

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Elon Musk files new lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman (Financial Times)

Billionaire revives legal fight against AI start-up that he co-founded.

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Elon Musk hits back at Sir Keir Starmer after 'civil war' comments ... (Sky News)

Musk, the billionaire owner of X, made his original comments on the social media platform below a video of rioters setting off fireworks at police.

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Elon Musk sues OpenAI again, alleging 'deceit of Shakespearean ... (The Guardian)

Tesla CEO alleges his former partners, including CEO Sam Altman, manipulated him into co-founding the company.

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Elon Musk revives lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, filing ... (Reuters)

Billionaire Elon Musk revived a lawsuit against ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Monday, saying that the firm put profits and commercial ...

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Elon Musk Revives Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman (The New York Times)

The Tesla chief executive has renewed claims that the A.I. start-up put profits and commercial interests ahead of the public good.

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Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Its CEO in New Lawsuit Challenging ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman for breach of contract and fraud. The lawsuit is the culmination of his long-held opposition to the company.

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Elon Musk Hits Back At Keir Starmer As War Of Words Over Riots ... (HuffPost UK)

The PM had slapped down the tech boss over his claim "civil war is inevitable" in the UK.

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Elon Musk sues OpenAI, renewing claims ChatGPT-maker put ... (The Independent)

Elon Musk has filed a second lawsuit against OpenAI and two founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.

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Keir Starmer slaps down Elon Musk over 'civil war' comment (Spectator.co.uk)

When Rishi Sunak was prime minister, he welcomed Elon Musk as a guest of honour at the government's AI summit, with the pair even having a fireside chat.

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Elon Musk Revives Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman (The Wall Street Journal)

Suit alleges billionaire was made to believe the artificial-intelligence company would be a nonprofit organization.

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Race riots put Britain on collision course with Elon Musk (POLITICO.eu)

Britain's government has social platforms in its sights as incitement spreads — and the X owner is squaring up for a fight.

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Elon Musk sues OpenAI again, claims he was tricked into helping ... (Courthouse News Service)

Musk claims that after he helped fund and recruit scientists to the venture, he was “betrayed” by Altman when the company transitioned to a for-profit ...

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British PM calls out Elon Musk over his claim 'civil war is inevitable ... (Fortune)

The U.K. has suffered a week of anti-immigration riots sparked by the murder of three girls and subsequent misinformation about the perpetrator.

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Minister slams Elon Musk's 'deplorable' civil war claims (Daily Mail)

A minister today hit out at Elon Musk's 'deplorable' claim that civil war in the UK is 'inevitable' - as the billionaire launched a new attack on Britain's ...

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UK government brands Elon Musk 'deplorable' amid race riots (POLITICO.eu)

Musk has waded into Britain's riots with a series of posts on his X platform — and faces criticism over the handling of online disinformation.

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Elon Musk's UK 'civil war' post on X criticised by Keir Starmer (BBC News)

Sir Keir Starmer has condemned comments by Elon Musk suggesting that "civil war is inevitable" following violent unrest in the UK.

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Elon Musk slammed by minister for 'deeply irresponsible' remarks ... (Evening Standard)

The billionaire owner of X was also told he had a 'moral responsibility' to stop misinformation on his social media platform.

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Elon Musk sues OpenAI for putting profits ahead of public good (Euronews)

Elon Musk has sued OpenAI, renewing claims that the ChatGPT-maker put profits before 'the benefit of humanity'.

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'Is this Britain or Soviet Union?': Elon Musk hits out after video ... (Sky News)

In his latest rebuke, Musk retweeted a video appearing to show police officers arresting a man for making offensive comments on Facebook. He said: "Arrested for ...

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Elon Musk wades into far-right riots row again as war of words with ... (The Independent)

On Monday night, the tech billionaire replied on X to a cartoon that plays into claims that the UK has a “two-tier” policing system, treating communities ...

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Far-right riots: UK government slams Elon Musk for predicting 'civil ... (Middle East Eye)

The billionaire has been accused of fanning the flames of violence as racist mobs rampage across Britain.

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UK justice minister slams 'deeply irresponsible' Elon Musk ... (ABC News)

A UK government minister criticised American tech billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday for "unacceptable" comments on social media about the far-right riots ...

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Elon Musk calls PM 'two-tier Keir' over police response to UK riots (The Guardian)

Owner of X uses platform to promote conspiracy theory that white far-right 'protesters' involved in disorder are treated more severely than minorities.

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