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Posted by Elon Musk, owner of X. SourceFollowing the shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, that left former President Donald Trump injured and killed a spectator and the shooter, billionaire Elon Musk has pledged his full support to former President Donald Trump. “I fully support President Trump and wish him a speedy recovery,” Musk said in an 11-second video from the Trump campaign’s official livestream, which showed Trump surrounded by Secret Service agents and pumping his fist in the air. In a later post, Musk also shared a photo of Trump pumping his fist in the air. The…
Posted by Elon Musk, owner of X. SourceFollowing the shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, that left former President Donald Trump injured and killed a spectator and the shooter, billionaire Elon Musk has pledged his full support to former President Donald Trump. “I fully support President Trump and wish him a speedy recovery,” Musk said in an 11-second video from the Trump campaign’s official livestream, which showed Trump surrounded by Secret Service agents and pumping his fist in the air. In a later post, Musk also shared a photo of Trump pumping his fist in the air. The…
Agriculture is one of the world’s oldest industries, with evidence of farming dating back as far as 21,000 BCE. However, population growth and environmental disruption caused by climate change require agriculture to find new solutions to improve food security. One way to produce more food is to use data analytics to improve agricultural efficiency. By analyzing data on weather patterns, soil conditions, pest infestations, sunlight levels, market forces, and other factors, farmers can determine the best times to sow, process, and harvest crops, as well as which crops are best to grow in specific situations to maximize profits. Making decisions…
Alpine Space Ventures, a firm specialising in early stage investments in the European space sector, today announced the final close of its maiden fund totalling €170 million. The fund is primarily targeting Series A rounds and investing in start-ups that contribute to or leverage the global space industry to build early positions, with a particular focus on industrializing the space sector and hardware and software solutions around connectivity and data. Alpine Space Ventures has a primary focus on investing in the European ecosystem, but also has geographic flexibility to invest in the US and other regions, leveraging the team’s industry…
Navi Mumbai-based drone maker ideaForge Technology has acquired a non-controlling stake in GalaxEye Space, an Indian Institute of Technology Madras-incubated space technology startup, for 828 crore rupees (about $1 million). This development comes after GalaxEye partnered with Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) to develop a customised state-of-the-art multi-sensor fusion processing system for small satellites for the Indian Air Force (IAF). “Pursuant to Rule 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Company hereby announces that it has entered into a Share Subscription Agreement and Shareholders Agreement with GalaxEye Space Solutions Private Limited on July 10, 2024, thereby…
In this era marked by rapid technological advancements, the space tech industry has become a beacon of innovation and progress. Over the past decade, the sector has undergone significant transformation and growth, primarily due to the rise of domestic startups and increased investments. Recognizing the potential of this fast-growing industry and the need for a systematic understanding, Treelife, a renowned multi-disciplinary services firm comprising lawyers, chartered accountants and company secretaries, has launched a detailed report titled, “Mapping India’s Space Tech Industry and Regulatory Landscape: A Springboard for Innovation and Growth”. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, covering…
November 1, 2023: X owner Elon Musk addresses delegates on the first day of the UK AI Summit at Bletchley Park. Photo by Marcel Grabowski/UK Government. Wikimedia.New findings published by the European Commission on Friday found that X has violated several transparency and accountability measures mandated by Europe’s Digital Services Act.The Elon Musk-owned social media app (formerly known as Twitter) violated requirements on advertising transparency, dark patterns, and data access for researchers. If it does not take steps to address the violations, it could be fined up to 6% of its annual gross revenue. X is the first platform to…
Preparation of 3′-O-allyl ether NTPs (A, U, G, C)A mixture of 3′-O-allyl ether adenosine nucleoside (molecular weight: 307.3 g mol−1, 1.04 g, 3.38 mmol) and proton sponge (molecular weight: 214.31 g mol−1, 2.03 g, 9.47 mmol) was prepared as described in the general procedure, dissolved in trimethoxy phosphate (25.0 ml) and cooled to −5 °C. This was followed by slow addition of phosphoryl oxychloride (molecular weight: 153.32 g mol−1, density: 1.64 g cm−3, 0.35 ml, 3.7 mmol). After 3 min, another portion of phosphoryl oxychloride (molecular weight: 153.32 g mol−1, density: 1.64 g cm−3, 0.1 ml, 1.1 mmol) was added. After stirring for 10 min, a prechilled mixture of tributyl ammonium pyrophosphate (molecular weight: 548.68 g mol−1, 7.0 g, 12.8 mmol), acetonitrile (55 ml) and tributyl amine (12 ml) was…
From companies claiming to have created the next great thing to rumors about the latest smartphones, myths about technology are constantly changing. These myths often permeate social discourse, making it difficult to separate fact from fiction. To sort out these common misconceptions, I spoke with Robert Atkinson and David Moschella, authors of Tech Fear and Scapegoating: 40 Myths About Privacy, Work, AI, and Today’s Innovation Economy. Robert is president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and has written numerous books on the innovation economy and technology. David is a non-resident senior fellow at ITIF. Prior to joining ITIF,…
June was a busy month for DMA enforcement. Two gatekeepers, Apple and Meta, received preliminary findings of non-compliance, though appeals are expected. Apple very much remains in the DMA spotlight as the first gatekeeper to receive such a decision, and the scrutiny is now impacting its product strategy in Europe. Below, the roundup highlights the most important developments related to the DMA from June 2024.AppleOn June 24, 2024, the European Commission notified Apple of its preliminary findings into its non-compliance investigation. The Commission found that Apple’s App Store rules breach requirements under the DMA, as app developers cannot freely inform…