System Crash Donald Trump and Elon Musk Clash While Protesters Burn Waymos in Los Angeles
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Jun 13, 2025 Tensions rise as the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalates amid Los Angeles protests against Waymo's autonomous vehicles. Ohio's mandate for undergrads to be AI-proficient sparks debate on education's future. Meanwhile, the gaming industry inches toward unionization. In China, tech firms are tightening AI tool restrictions. Public sentiment shifts with frustrations over Apple’s perceived stagnation. The chaotic political landscape is further complicated by controversial alliances and Musk's provocative online presence.
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Waymo as Surveillance Symbol
- Protesters targeted Waymo vehicles due to their use in surveillance and state enforcement.
- These vehicles symbolize the intrusive surveillance capabilities of big tech aligned with government powers.
Tech's Lack of Local Accountability
- Autonomous vehicles and tech like Lime scooters lack local accountability.
- These tech products are parachuted into communities, disconnecting local social relationships.
Musk-Trump Twitter Feud
- Elon Musk and Donald Trump had a public Twitter feud prompted by political and business tensions.
- Musk's tweets escalated, leading him to later regret and delete some of them.