Netanyahu and Musk Discuss AI Regulation and Ethics at Tesla Meeting

Netanyahu and Musk discuss AI risks and regulation in conversation at Tesla HQ
Musk denies antisemitism accusations, cites free speech principles
Netanyahu promotes judicial reform as strengthening democracy
Leaders agree on need for international conduct code to control AI abuses
Netanyahu invites Musk to Israel for further discussions on AI ethics

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Posted 9/18/2023, 4:26:00 PM

Netanyahu and Musk Discuss AI Regulation and Ethics at Tesla Meeting

Netanyahu and Musk discuss AI risks and regulation in conversation at Tesla HQ
Musk denies antisemitism accusations, cites free speech principles
Netanyahu promotes judicial reform as strengthening democracy
Leaders agree on need for international conduct code to control AI abuses
Netanyahu invites Musk to Israel for further discussions on AI ethics

jpost.com

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9/4/2023

Elon Musk amplifies call by antisemites to ban the ADL from X

Elon Musk is engaging with white nationalists and antisemites on Twitter, supporting a campaign to ban the Anti-Defamation League from the platform.

9/13/2023

Elon Musk Silent on Claims He Blocked Ukrainian Drone Strike Using Starlink

9/15/2023

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

9/18/2023

Netanyahu and Musk to Meet in California Amid Controversies

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Elon Musk Defends Not Deplatforming Antisemites at Forum with Conservative Jews