5/17/23: AI CEO Warns Congress UNCONTROLLABLE Tech, Fetterman On Debt Ceiling, Kentucky/Pennsylvania Elections, Giuliani Sexual Harrasment, Elon Subpoenaed In Epstein Lawsuit, Turkey Elections, Durham Report, Pentagon Propaganda Office w/ Ken Klippenstein
Journalist Ken Klippenstein joins Breaking Points to discuss the Pentagon's new 'Perception Management' office. Other topics covered include the risks of AI, Kentucky and Pennsylvania elections, sexual harassment allegations against Giuliani, Elon Musk's subpoena in the Epstein lawsuit, Turkish elections, the Durham Report, and more.
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AI CEO warns Congress about uncontrollable technology
Rudy Giuliani faces sexual harassment allegations from a former employee
Elon Musk subpoenaed in the Epstein lawsuit
Turkey's Erdogan arrests international election overseers
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Elon Musk subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein suit
Elon Musk has been subpoenaed in a lawsuit brought by the Virgin Islands accusing JP Morgan of enabling Epstein's sex trafficking operation. Musk denies receiving any financial advice from Epstein and claims the notion is absurd. The lawsuit alleges that Musk may have been referred to JP Morgan by Epstein, prompting the subpoena for records related to this referral.
Lawsuit accuses Rudy Giuliani of sexual assault and harassment
A former employee of Rudy Giuliani has filed a $10 million lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault, harassment, wage theft, and other misconduct. The employee claims that Giuliani forced her to perform oral sex on him, among other allegations. Giuliani has vehemently denied the accusations.
Ron DeSantis endorses candidate in Kentucky primary
Ron DeSantis endorsed Kelly Craft in the Kentucky Republican gubernatorial primary, but she lost to Daniel Cameron. The Virginia Islands have subpoenaed Elon Musk in a lawsuit against JP Morgan over the Epstein case. The lawsuit alleges that Musk may have been referred to JP Morgan by Epstein.
Elon Musk discusses white supremacist claim
Elon Musk denies claims that he linked to white supremacists and called it bullshit. He argued that the ascribing of white supremacy to a particular event was incorrect based on evidence from an obscure Russian website that had no followers. He also criticized Bellingcat, claiming they engage in psyops.
The Allegation of Conspiracy Theories by Elon Musk
Elon Musk expresses his disdain for conspiracy theories about himself while promoting a much more outlandish conspiracy theory about Bell. He seems uninformed about the theory and shoots from the hip, possibly due to being overworked. The theory involves a loner who posted racist rants on an obscure Russian forum and alleges that the feds framed him as a white supremacist to crush domestic dissent and seize guns. Musk's allegations overlook evidence and the numerous mass shootings prior to this incident.
Turkish Elections and the Expulsion of International Officials
The recent Turkish elections saw a coalition of Kurdish opposition and Turkish opposition come together to contest Tayyip Erdogan's power. However, the election process was marred by the Turkish police arresting international officials who were observing the election in the Kurdish region. These officials were taken to the local police station and later expelled from the country. This incident highlights Erdogan's flex of power and the lack of a truly free society in the Kurdish region.
Yemen Peace Talks and US Interference
Peace talks in Yemen between the Iranian-backed Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition have made progress, but the United States remains a major obstacle. The US insists that the Houthis give up more territory and make more concessions than they are currently offering, using the term 'inclusive government.' This stance reflects the US desire to maintain power for Saudi and US proxies, even though there is no evidence that continued bombings and killings will change the Houthis' calculus. The US also risks sabotaging peace talks in Ukraine with its insistence on escalating conflicts.
Ryan and Emily discuss a top AI CEO warning Congress that the technology is uncontrollable, John Fetterman speaks on the Debt Ceiling, Ryan and Emily go deep on Kentucky, Pennsylvania elections, Rudy Giuliani is accused of sexual harassment of a former employee, Elon Musk is Subpoenaed in the Epstein lawsuit, Ryan looks at Turkey's Erdogan arresting election overseers, and Emily looks into Durham Report and its Russia Gate legacy, and guest Ken Klippenstein joins the show to talk about his new piece on the Pentagon's new "Perception Management" office to counter disinformation. Ken's article: https://theintercept.com/2023/05/17/pentagon-perception-management-office/