The world’s first trillionaire is a killer

The world’s first trillionaire is a killer

[ad_1] Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO will probably make him the richest person to ever walk the planet. And while his mountain of horrible personal conduct could fill multiple books, one fact in particular stands out: A year ago, Musk’s actions directly led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. He did it knowingly. …

Peter Thiel-Backed Tribunal Is Putting Journalists on Trial.

Peter Thiel-Backed Tribunal Is Putting Journalists on Trial.

[ad_1] For many journalists, blowback is just part of the business. The irate call to the editor or publisher, often expressed through the promise of litigation. The online pile-on, often expressed through personal invective. Occasionally, the threat of violence, often expressed through all-caps derangement. It’s rare to encounter a novel variant. But on April 21, …

Ukraine’s one-time test used fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers

Ukraine’s one-time test used fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers

[ad_1] Fully autonomous drones killed Russian soldiers during a battlefield test two years ago, according to a Ukrainian drone manufacturer. If true, the incident would represent another milestone in a war that has spurred unprecedented developments in military drones, robots, and AI-guided weaponry. The one-time test was revealed by Alexander Kokhanovskyy, CEO of the Ukrainian …

SpaceX IPO: Everything you need to know

SpaceX IPO: Everything you need to know

[ad_1] SpaceX has captured the attention of media, investors, and the public for years now — interest propelled by the company’s reusable rocket launches, the rise of its Starlink satellite network, and of course, for its founder and CEO Elon Musk. But in its 24-year history, nothing quite compares to this initial public offering. Everyone …