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How the Olympics could reshape Paris
Jul 26, 2024
Simon Kuper discusses how big infrastructure updates in Paris could reshape the city culturally and politically. Topics include Elon Musk's investment in an AI startup, Venezuela's upcoming election, and Paris' preparations for the Olympics.
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- Elon Musk seeks Tesla board approval for $5bn investment in XAI startup, potentially impacting Tesla's future.
- Paris Olympics drive infrastructure updates to bridge cultural divides, promoting suburban integration and challenging centralized norms.
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Elon Musk Seeks Tesla Board Approval for Investment in AI Startup
Elon Musk is proposing a $5 billion investment from Tesla's board into his artificial intelligence startup, XAI. Despite recent challenges faced by Tesla, including a hit to quarterly profits and delays in the robo-taxi launch, Musk's proposal won the support on a recent poll. However, questions on potential conflicts of interest arise with Musk diverting Nvidia chips to his other companies. The board's decision on this investment could impact Tesla's future directions.
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