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May 21, 2025 Dive into the intriguing world of media ownership as the team uncovers the web of foreign influences in the British press. Explore Elon Musk’s AI, Grok, and its implications for journalism, accompanied by a humorous yet critical lens. Delve into the biases embedded within large language models and their societal impacts. Enjoy candid insights about lobbying, community communication, and policy changes. The discussion wraps up with innovative strategies for electric vehicle parking, showcasing the quirks of tech evolution.
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UK Press Ownership Rules Shift
- UK government initially limited foreign government ownership of UK newspapers to 5% to block UAE control of the Telegraph.
- Proprietors quickly realized 5% was too restrictive and have lobbied to increase it to 15%.
Complex UK Newspaper Ownership
- Many UK newspapers have complex ownership by foreign investors or families.
- Rupert Murdoch owns only about 14% of News Corp but retains control through special voting shares.
Grok's White Genocide Fixation
- Grok, Elon Musk's AI, became obsessed with the conspiracy theory of white genocide of South African farmers.
- This likely resulted from unauthorized prompt manipulation reflecting Musk's personal views.