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In early 1996, their startup, an early online city guide and mapping tool, got a $3 million infusion from venture capitalists. The investors soon found themselves surprised, according to Kimbal Musk’s account captured in a video of the 2013 event posted on the Milken Institute’s YouTube page.

“When they did fund us,” Kimbal Musk recalled, “they realized that we were illegal immigrants.”

“Well…” Elon Musk interjected.

“Yes, we were,” Kimbal Musk pushed back.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/29/us/elon-musk-immigration-gray-area-cec/index.html

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  • [–] 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

    Makes sense, they need some positive PR before their next disgusting decision.

    In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court erased limits on how much political parties can spend on advertising and other efforts in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.

    In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the president can fire leaders of independent agencies or commissions.

    In an unsigned order, the Supreme Court allowed Alabama to keep its 2026 elections using a map with redrawn voting districts that had been found by a lower court to be racially discriminatory.

    https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/8-major-supreme-court-cases-being-decided-this-summer-heres-where-they-stand

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  • [–] 21 points 3 weeks ago* (6 children)

    Don't worry, the bubble pop will make it much harder for companies to afford doing this.

    Current estimate, based off the financial side of the AI industry, is mid 2027 or earlier.

    Look up Ed Zitron if you are interested in following the current situation.

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