FT News Briefing How the Olympics could reshape Paris
Jul 26, 2024
Elon Musk's plans to invest $5 billion in AI create buzz in tech circles. In Venezuela, a political showdown looms as opposition leader Maria Corina Machado challenges Nicolás Maduro. Paris is on the brink of transformation, with the upcoming Olympics prompting significant infrastructure updates. These changes aim to dissolve the historic divide between Paris and its suburbs, fostering cultural unity. Overall, the city is poised for a major reinvention, reshaping its political and social fabric.
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Musk's Investment
- Elon Musk plans to propose a $5 billion Tesla investment in his AI startup, XAI, following a poll on X.
- This raises concerns about conflicts of interest, especially after Musk admitted diverting Tesla's resources to X and XAI.
Venezuelan Election
- Venezuela's upcoming election will determine if President Nicolás Maduro remains in power after a decade.
- The opposition shows surprising strength in polls, raising hopes for change.
Machado's Campaign
- Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, though banned from running, campaigns for a surrogate candidate.
- She energizes the country through rallies and social media, despite facing obstacles like confiscated sound systems.
