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Ukraine: “Starlink played a crucial role”
Maurice Lévy asks Elon Musk about his actions with his company Starlink in Ukraine. The company notably offered communication methods in the country.
“The situation is very complex. Starlink played a crucial role because Russia destroyed all communication systems and Starlink is the only one that could survive,” says Elon Musk.
“Starlink is today the backbone of the Ukrainian communication system,” adds the entrepreneur.
“The positive side of artificial intelligence: abundance”, according to Elon Musk
“AI is going to be the most disruptive power in history. But we humans are smarter than other creators. For the first time, we can have a ‘being’ smarter than us”, judge Elon Musk.
He makes a connection between AI and abundance.
“With AI, we have created an era of abundance, all services will be available on demand. This is the positive side of artificial intelligence: abundance,” he says.
“We defend freedom of expression, but not the freedom to achieve”, Elon Musk on Twitter
Asked on Twitter, Elon Musk defended his record since his takeover. “We removed 90% of bots and 95% of pornographic and child pornography content”.
On the leak of advertisers, he assured that they “would come back”.
He wants to make Twitter “a virtuous experience for users”.
“On Twitter, we defend freedom of expression, but not the freedom to achieve,” he said.
IA: “we need regulations”, says Elon Musk
OpenAI Co-Founder Says AI Can “Have Negative Consequences”
“I think we should interrupt the events. There is a danger around superintelligence. Maybe that precipitates catastrophic consequences”, explains Elon Musk.
“There are chances of positive consequences, but some can be negative and devastating,” nuanced the entrepreneur, insisting on AI regulation.
“Positive things for civilization”, says Elon Musk on Twitter and SpaceX
“I’m trying to finish a task started 24 years ago,” says Elon Musk about Twitter and SpaceX. “And I have to finish it, I hope it will be a positive thing for civilization”.
He also looks back on his career, talking about the sale of PayPal. But also Tesla and SpaceX.
“I am not evil,” says Elon Musk
VivaTech organizer asks Elon Musk about his perception of himself: “Some think you’re a genius, some don’t, what do you think?”
“I’m definitely not Evil, that’s for sure, laughs Elon Musk. You can see a halo above my head”
“The wings are there but they’re hard to see. I’m not evil, I just have a lot of inspiration,” added the billionaire.
Elon Musk has just arrived at VivaTech
An exceptional guest of VivaTech, the billionaire will speak for an hour from the Dôme de Paris.
He just came on stage.
“Let’s work together”: Emmanuel Macron a rencontré Elon Musk
Emmanuel Macron has published a photo of his meeting with Elon Musk which took place at the end of the morning.
Arrived in Tesla at the Elysée, the billionaire emerged from the interview with the French president without making any declarations, noted AFP.
They discussed artificial intelligence, social networks and regulation, according to statements by Emmanuel Macron when he came to VivaTech on Wednesday. He also hoped to convince him to set up a Tesla factory in France.
Follow Elon Musk’s conference live from VivaTech
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Female Founder Challenge: the prize that rewards women entrepreneurs in tech
At 5 p.m., Elisabeth Borne, the Prime Minister, will present the prize for the Female Founder Challenge. Organized by VivaTech and 50inTech, this award aims to accelerate the promotion of start-ups founded and led by women.
The Female Founder Challenge is a month-long bootcamp during which 550 female entrepreneurs were able to benefit from advice on entrepreneurship and fundraising.
The most promising projects have been selected. Six finalists are still in the running to receive the prize. Among them, three French women: Léa Gillet from Trace for Good, Zuzanna Stamirowka from Pathway and Caroline Span from Welcome Place.
The key for the one who wins the prize: gain more visibility, mentoring led by Claire Calmejane, director of innovation for the Societe Generale group and an exchange with a jury of investors.
Last year, the French Vanessa Counaert from Resortecs won the prize.
SNCF: the new billboards in the station will keep their colors well
The railway company unveiled its upcoming innovations during this 2023 edition of VivaTech. In a tweet, the SNCF shows in particular new billboards in the station. Gone is the distinctive blue and green of arrivals and departures, the image shows dark signs with information in white.
Faced with the outcry from users on Twitter, the SNCF assured BFM Business that it was a prototype which “does not represent the final version”.
“The final version will retain the blue and green colors well,” the company says.
Elon Musk’s interview live on BFM Business and Tech&Co
If you are not present at the Dôme de Paris to follow Elon Musk’s speech, go to the antennas of BFM Business and Tech&Co.
From 4 p.m., find live and translated into French the conference of the owner of Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter at VivaTech.
All the details of this broadcast to discover here.
Elisabeth Borne and several ministers visiting today
After Emmanuel Macron, Jean-Noël Barrot or Olivier Véranother ministers will be at VivaTech today.
Among them, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. The head of government will visit the aisles of the show from 5 p.m. She will also be expected for the awarding of the “Female Founder Challenge” prize.
Other ministers present:
- Amelie Oudea-CasteraMinister of Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, at 2 p.m.
- Francois BraunMinister of Solidarity and Health, at 1:15 p.m.
- Sylvie RetailleauMinister of Higher Education and Research, at 3 p.m.
- Pap NdiayeMinister of National Education and Youth
- Isabelle RomeMinister for Equality between Women and Men, Diversity and Equal Opportunities
Elon Musk’s program in Paris
His conference at 4 p.m. at the Dôme de Paris for VivaTech will be the highlight of his day, but other appointments await Elon Musk today.
Meetings with Bernard Arnault and Emmanuel Macron, conference: discover the entrepreneur’s program.
Elon Musk expected at 4 p.m.
This is the event of this third day and this edition of VivaTech: the arrival this afternoon of Elon Musk.
The boss of Tesla, SpaceX or even Twitter is expected at 4 p.m. on the stage of the Dôme de Paris in front of 4,000 people.
The entrepreneur should talk about artificial intelligence and why not about his future investments in France.
The conference can be followed live from 4 p.m. on the Tech&Co website but also on the BFM Business and Tech&Co branches.
Third day at VivaTech!
Welcome to this new live! Tech&Co makes you experience this third day of the largest European show dedicated to tech.
This is the last day reserved for professionals. The general public will be welcomed tomorrow for the last day of the show.
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