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- 1Why the EU lifted sanctions on Fridman and Usmanov●Почему ЕС снял санкции с Фридмана и Усманова (English subtitles) @Max_Katz
EU opposition figure Maxim Katz explains in a new video why the European Union removed Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov from its sanctions list. He argues the delistings weaken the sanctions regime against Kremlin-linked tycoons and raises questions about court challenges, lobbying and the consistency of EU policy toward Russian oligarchs since the invasion of Ukraine.
- 2Bill Gates says AI cooperation is harder than nuclear deal▼Bill Gates says global cooperation on AI ‘more difficult’ than nuclear deal
Bill Gates said that reaching global cooperation on artificial intelligence is 'more difficult' than negotiating agreements over nuclear weapons. The billionaire Microsoft co-founder argued that AI development is driven by many competing companies and countries, making coordination on safety and oversight more complicated than past arms control efforts. His remarks add to an ongoing debate among tech leaders and governments about how to regulate rapidly advancing AI technology.
- 3Palantir co-founder urges less judgment over deadly Iran school strike●Palantir's Co-Founder Wants Us Less Judgmental About Deadly Iran School Strike
Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel is drawing criticism after arguing that people should be less judgmental about a deadly strike on a school in Iran. His comments, reported by Mother Jones, have sparked debate about the ethics of civilian casualties in US-Iran tensions and the responsibility of defense-linked tech figures weighing in on military actions.
- 4Tesla Roadster Launches Into US Market●Tone Deaf Trillionaire Launches Tesla Roadster Into US Market
Tesla has launched the long-delayed Roadster into the US market, with reports describing the rollout by the world's best-known billionaire as poorly timed. The sports car's arrival comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the company's leadership and pricing, and reactions online are divided between enthusiasm for the flagship vehicle and criticism of the messaging surrounding its launch.
- 5YouTube and Meta pull paid ads for Musk documentary●Youtube, Meta backtrack on paid ads for 'Musk' documentary
YouTube and Meta have backtracked on running paid advertisements tied to a documentary about Elon Musk, reversing earlier ad placements for the film. The move restricts the documentary's promotional reach on the two largest online advertising platforms. It is the latest example of platforms stepping back from Musk-related content amid ongoing controversy surrounding the billionaire.
- 6California voters to weigh Propositions 41 and 42 on billionaire tax▼California voters to decide on Props 41 and 42, challenging the billionaire tax | CA Politics 360
California voters will decide on Propositions 41 and 42, two ballot measures that challenge the state's tax on billionaires. The measures have become a talking point in state politics, with coverage from outlets such as KCRA framing them as a direct test of support for wealth-based taxation in California.
- 7A Musk Biopic Is Coming From Bleecker Street●Musk, the Movie https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/musk # HackerNews # Tech # Movies
A film about Elon Musk titled 'Musk' is listed on the website of Bleecker Street, the independent film distributor. The project is circulating among tech and film communities, drawing attention for its subject — one of the world's most prominent and polarising billionaires. Few details about casting, direction or release date are known so far.
- 8Working-Class Taxpayers Subsidize Billionaires' Private Jets, Report Says●Working-Class Taxpayers Subsidize Billionaires' Climate-Killing Private Jets
A new report argues that US taxpayer money effectively subsidizes private jet travel by the ultra-wealthy, despite the outsized carbon emissions of these flights compared to commercial air travel. Critics say tax breaks and public spending on aviation infrastructure shift costs onto ordinary working-class taxpayers while benefiting billionaires whose jets are among the most carbon-intensive forms of transport. Climate advocates are calling for an end to these subsidies.