The AI Industry Has a Not So Secret Weapon: Lobbyists

Photo: Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert (Getty Images) A new report from CNBC shows that lobbyists connected to the AI industry were quite busy last year. Indeed, in 2023, AI lobbying efforts shot up 185 percent from the previous year. The analysis, which is based on disclosures provided to the non-profit OpenSecrets, shows that the long list of … Read more

First Human Receives Neuralink Brain Chip

Elon Musk says that the first person has received a neural implant from his controversial brain chip startup Neuralink. Musk revealed the information in a tweet posted on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). The tweet reads merely: Did Elon Musk Regret Buying Twitter? | Walter Isaacson Interview For months, the company has been … Read more

Elon Musk’s Brain Implant Company Neuralink Fined for ‘Hazardous Materials’ Violation

Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink has been in more trouble with the federal government than previously known. A Reuters report published Friday says that the U.S. Department of Transportation recently fined Neuralink for violating rules governing the movement of hazardous materials. The DOT has since settled the matter, however. Did Elon Musk Regret Buying … Read more