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Posted 9/18/2023, 11:11:13 AM

Netanyahu and Musk to Meet in California Amid Controversies

Benjamin Netanyahu and Elon Musk to meet in California, seeking to reframe criticism against them
Netanyahu faces protests against judicial overhaul in Israel, wants to show he can still attract investment
Musk accused of allowing rise in antisemitism on Twitter, meeting with Netanyahu could help deflect criticism
Some see opportunity in meeting, but doubt it will resolve issues like antisemitism on Twitter
Critics question why Netanyahu is traveling so far just for a short meeting with Musk in California

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Posted 9/18/2023, 11:11:13 AM

Netanyahu and Musk to Meet in California Amid Controversies

Benjamin Netanyahu and Elon Musk to meet in California, seeking to reframe criticism against them
Netanyahu faces protests against judicial overhaul in Israel, wants to show he can still attract investment
Musk accused of allowing rise in antisemitism on Twitter, meeting with Netanyahu could help deflect criticism
Some see opportunity in meeting, but doubt it will resolve issues like antisemitism on Twitter
Critics question why Netanyahu is traveling so far just for a short meeting with Musk in California

nytimes.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/29/2023

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9/13/2023

Tech Leaders Meet Lawmakers to Discuss AI Regulation Amid Rapid Developments

9/13/2023

Elon Musk Meets With Lawmakers About AI Benefits and Dangers

Tech leaders, including Elon Musk, held closed-door meetings with congressional lawmakers on the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence.

9/15/2023

Biden and Netanyahu to Meet in New York, Not White House, Amid Strained Ties

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Musk Sparks Controversy By Rejecting Ukraine's Request to Use Starlink for Drone Attack

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Erdogan Pitches Tesla Factory in Turkey to Musk During UN Meeting

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Netanyahu and Musk Discuss AI; Prisoner Swap Frees Americans; Israel Clashes at Gaza Border

9/18/2023

Netanyahu Urges Musk to Combat Antisemitism on Twitter While Respecting Free Speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Elon Musk to condemn antisemitism and find a way to combat it on his social media platform X, during a meeting at a Tesla factory in California.

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Netanyahu and Musk Have Wide-Ranging Talk on AI, Antisemitism, and Free Speech