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Truly, what is up with Elon Musk — Vox

Elon Musk declared he’s selling all his possessions, and Tesla’s stock price dropped 10% in a matter of minutes, writes Emily Stewart. Here is the...

Google’s Larry Page gave $400 million in Christmas donations. Not a penny went straight to charity. — Recode

What Page was doing each year was something of a philanthropic sleight of hand, writes Theodore Schleifer. Here is the link: https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/12/18/21010108/larry-page-philanthropy-foundation-donor-advised-fund-christmas

Brain-computer interfaces are developing faster than the policy debate around them — The Verge

Facebook hasn’t ruled out using brain activity for advertising purposes at some point in the futureHere is the link, writes Casey Newton. https://www.theverge.com/interface/2019/7/31/20747916/facebook-brain-computer-interface-policy-neuralink

Microsoft just invested $1 billion in OpenAI to work on large-scale AI systems

Microsoft is investing $1 billion in artificial intelligence research company OpenAI, as part of a multiyear partnership, to extend Azure’s capabilities in large-scale AI systems.

UK space internet firm OneWeb ready for lift-off — BBC

OneWeb has raised $1.25bn in new funding, and plans to launch in 2021. Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning a similar offering as well, according...