• Elon's Gov't Takeover: Dismantling USAID, Crypto Betting & AI Deepfakes

  • Feb 4 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
  • Podcast

Elon's Gov't Takeover: Dismantling USAID, Crypto Betting & AI Deepfakes

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

    Elon Musk has been making waves in the past few days, and I've got the scoop. Let's dive right in.

    Musk's latest move has sparked controversy as he's taken steps to dismantle USAID, the agency responsible for administering humanitarian aid to over 100 countries. According to ABC News, Musk has been given the green light by President Trump to shut down USAID, which has a $43 billion budget. This decision has been met with backlash, as USAID provides critical support to people in need around the world, including 32 million children suffering from malnutrition and victims of natural disasters[2].

    As part of his role in the new administration, Musk has been tasked with heading the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE. This agency aims to crowdsource ideas on spending cuts and post an online leaderboard with the "most insanely dumb spending of your tax dollars." Musk has promised to use the web to gather input from the public, but his methods have raised eyebrows.

    In a shocking turn of events, Musk's team at DOGE has gained access to the Treasury Department's payment system, which manages trillions of dollars in transactions. This includes the personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans. According to Fortune, Musk's 19- to 24-year-old aides have taken control of this system, sparking concerns about the potential for abuse[4].

    Musk's involvement in the new administration has also raised questions about his role as a special government employee. As a temporary employee, Musk is not bound by the same ethics requirements as full-time government employees. This has led to concerns about potential conflicts of interest, given that Musk's companies, including SpaceX, have received nearly $19 billion in federal contracts over the years.

    In other news, Musk has been making headlines for his advocacy of online election betting using cryptocurrency. This emerged as a popular alternative means of forecasting the 2024 election. However, it's worth noting that fake AI-generated content about Musk has been circulating on social media, including claims that he's invented new sci-fi technologies. These claims are entirely untrue and appear to be an attempt to capitalize on Musk's surge in public interest[1].

    On a separate note, Musk has been involved in a new AI research company called OpenAI since 2015. The nonprofit aims to advance artificial intelligence for the common good, with a focus on funding research and collaborations. However, this is not directly related to his current activities in the new administration[3].

    Lastly, it's worth mentioning that deepfake videos of Musk have been used in get-rich-quick scams. These videos, which claim to show Musk presenting an investment platform, are entirely fake and have been debunked by fact-checkers[5].

    That's the latest on Elon Musk. Stay tuned for more updates on this billionaire's activities.

    Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
    Show more Show less
Show more Show less

What listeners say about Elon's Gov't Takeover: Dismantling USAID, Crypto Betting & AI Deepfakes

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available