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'You Are Loathed Far More Than I Am': Elon Musk Attacks Economist Editor in Tense Video Interview

In a heated Economist interview, Elon Musk tells editor Zanny Minton Beddoes that journalists are 'hated far more' than he is, as polling and his controversial record paint a more tangled picture.

International Business Times UK · Jul 26

Elon Musk Snaps Back at Reporter, ‘Maybe Some People Loathe Me. I Don't Care’ — ‘A Quarter Billion Follow Me’ and ‘A Lot More People Hate You…’

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk pushed back after The Economist’s Zanny Minton Beddoes said some people “loathe” him, saying he doesn’t care and arguing more people distrust the media than him.

Barchart · Jul 25

Elon Musk Sparks Furious Backlash After Using Partner's Heritage to Deny Racism Allegations

Elon Musk is facing online criticism after citing his partner and children while rejecting racism allegations during an interview with The Economist.

International Business Times UK · Jul 25

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Musk’s race to the top: Meet my Indian family

Billionaire Elon Musk denies racism, citing his Indian partner and son's name. He claims his companies employ diverse executives, demonstrating no prejudice. Critics argue his public statements amplify far-right narratives on immigration and demographics. Musk defends his views as advocating secure borders and safe cities. However, his rhetoric on immigration…

The Times of India · Jul 24

'My partner is half-Indian': Elon Musk rejects racism allegations, says his son's name honours Indian scientist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

Elon Musk has once again found himself at the centre of a public debate over his views on race and immigration after firmly rejecting allegations of racism during a recent interview with The Economist. The billionaire entrepreneur, who has frequently drawn criticism for his comments on immigration and demographic changes…

The Times of India · Jul 24

Not just cigarettes and alcohol: why the ‘Oasis index’ and others like it offer real economic insights

Many Melburnians were aghast to learn their city had won a trophy no one wants: the most expensive night out in the world. At least, that’s according to the “Oasis index”, an annual metric from the research team at Deutsche Bank.

The Conversation · Jul 24

'People Hate You': Elon Musk Turns Tables on Economist Editor With Savage Response Over Public Backlash

Elon Musk's viral interview exchange with The Economist's Editor-in-Chief reignites debate over media trust, as he challenges claims of public disdain and highlights his influence on social platforms.

International Business Times UK · Jul 24

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Elon Musk says he ‘got carried away’ with DOGE and Trump after gutting the government

The world’s wealthiest man says he ‘got a little too involved in politics’ after devastating global aid and the federal workforce

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Elon Musk says he got ‘carried away’ with Trump – but still holds on to contentious political views

In interview, billionaire says instead of running ‘Doge’ he should’ve ‘worked on my companies’ and shares extreme predictions

The Guardian - US · Jul 23

Elon Musk proposes peer review for frontier AI models in Economist interview

Elon Musk urged top AI firms to conduct peer reviews of advanced models. Leading companies should meet regularly to discuss safety and security issues. Competitors could assess new models and flag potential risks before deployment. This comes as OpenAI revealed troubling autonomous behavior in its AI systems. Governments are now…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Goldman economist offers a reality check on AI adoption: it took 15 years for computers to really show up in the data

Elsie Peng's research draws an uncomfortable parallel to the PC revolution: productivity gains took 15 years to materialize last time.

Fortune · Jul 14

The Economist shades AI in sharp new billboard ads

Stripped-back visuals become a powerful storytelling tool.

Creative Bloq · Jul 10

The Economist's provocative America at 250 cover art has a tiny Trump-shaped design detail

The incendiary design has sparked debate.

Creative Bloq · Jul 7

Anthropic’s powerful Mythos AI reportedly breached ‘almost all’ NSA classified systems within a few hours during red-team test — report sheds more light on the U.S. government's sudden ban on the flagship models

Anthropic’s Mythos AI reportedly breached nearly all NSA classified systems during a controlled red-team test, according to a quote cited by The Economist. The report adds context to the U.S. government’s sudden restriction on Anthropic’s latest models.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 22

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Alan Greenspan obituary

American economist and long-serving head of the Federal Reserve widely praised for the US boom whose reputation was re-evaluated in the wake of the 2008 crash

International Business Times UK · Jun 22

Reporters Debunk Anthropic Mythos NSA Breach Claims as 200 Elite Firms Quietly Retain Raw Cyber AI Access

Senator Warner relayed an NSA general's claim that Mythos broke classified systems in hours, then The Economist editor clarified it was authorised testing, as 200 Glasswing firms lost access.

International Business Times UK · Jun 21

Anthropic's Mythos AI Cracked 'Almost All' US Classified Systems in Hours, NSA Chief Reportedly Said

Anthropic's AI model reportedly breached US classified systems in hours, prompting security concerns and a ban on foreign access to advanced models by the Trump administration.

The Conversation · Jun 18

Donald Trump’s popularity is at an all-time low. History says that matters

In his first term of office Donald Trump achieved the lowest average job approval ratings (41%) among Americans since the end of the second world war. In his second term he has fallen well below that with an approval rating of only 35% in a recent Economist/YouGov poll.

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AAP · Jun 18

Plume Named to 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® List

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Plume Design, Inc. ("Plume"), the global technology leader trusted by more than 450 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across 58 countries, today announced it has been named to the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list by Most Loved Workplace® and the Best…

The Times of India · Jun 13

1,569 days and counting: Russia-Ukraine war now longer than World War I

The Russia-Ukraine war has surpassed World War I in duration, now exceeding 1,569 days. What began as a swift Russian operation has become Europe's longest and bloodiest conflict since WWII, defying early predictions. Despite diplomatic efforts and Western support for Ukraine, a durable peace remains elusive, with no clear end…

The Guardian - US · Jun 9

The spectre of gen Z socialism is haunting the world … according to the Economist

The magazine writes: ‘Resisting Gen-Z socialism is therefore an urgent task.’ That urgency must outweigh any urgency of feeding hungry people

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Trump’s approval rating hits another new low on 500th day back in the White House

President Donald Trump’s net popularity on -25 in latest Economist/YouGov survey, with the Iran war and economy still major concerns for voters ahead of November’s midterms

The Economic Times · Jun 1

'Sit back and relax': Can Trump afford to go back to war with Iran?

US President Trump's cautious optimism regarding Iran negotiations has been shattered as Tehran suspends talks, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon. This escalation threatens the Strait of Hormuz, reignites military exchanges, and jeopardizes Trump's political standing and economic stability ahead of crucial midterm elections.

France 24 · May 31

Colombia's election: Meeting the presidential contenders

As Colombians head to the polls, FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee speaks to The Economist's Latin America Correspondent Kinley Salmon about what's at stake for Colombia, whether a hard-right populist who calls himself "The Tiger" could become president and why security is still the main worry for voters there.

International Business Times UK · May 30

IDF Soldier Exposes Gaza 'Dog Line' Where Palestinians Were Shot on Sight and Corpses Left for Dogs

An Israeli soldier's account reveals illegal and immoral actions during the Gaza conflict, including the use of human shields and indiscriminate killings, challenging the IDF's rules of engagement.

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