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Pelicans shouldn't rush a Zion Williamson tradeJinnah's leadership in shaping Pakistan's foreign policyViewers think the I'm A Celebrity 2024 winner is already set, as they discussed their votes hours before the final. Fans of the ITV series predicted who would win the jungle show hosted by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly. Coleen Rooney , Danny Jones and Reverend Richard Coles are the three finalists , after Oti Mabuse left the jungle on Saturday night. On Sunday night one of them will be crowned the new King or Queen of the Jungle, taking 2023 winner Sam Thompson's victory. The trio will be rejoined by the former campmates who didn't make the final, while Tulisa Contostavlos will not appear. Now, with just hours to go, some viewers believe the winner is "obvious" and that one star "must win". Despite voting not yet closed and the announcement not being made until this evening, fans think that one campmate will definitely be crowned the champion. Coleen is tipped to win the series, amid her husband Wayne Rooney and their kids sharing their support. With Wayne hoping his wife brings home the crown , viewers do too with many fans of the show believing she will be the person declared victorious on Sunday evening. Taking to social media, one viewer said: "Coleen has to win," as another wrote: "Coleen has won." A third fan posted on X: "I voted for Coleen to win the whole competition. We ladies have to stick together." A fourth fan posted online: "Coleen must win. She has to," as another said: "Coleen to take the win." A further comment read: "Coleen should win," while one viewer theorised: "Absolutely rigged for Coleen to win." Hosts Ant and Dec had already addressed fix claims just days ago, after former star GK Barry made a comment in her exit chat. When the presenters asked her who she thought would win, she shared her hopes that Richard would be the champion - while she also said she'd be happy if Coleen won. But when she spoke about Richard being the potential winner, she suggested that if this did not happen then the show and the vote was "fixed". Ant and Dec were quick to react with Ant calling this idea out. Ant screamed out: "No... how would it be a fix? People vote," as he pointed to the cameras. GK claimed that for her pal not to win would suggest the voting was fixed, while the conversation soon moved on. I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! airs every night at 9PM on ITV1 and ITV X. * Follow Mirror Celebs and TV on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .Nordstrom Non-GAAP EPS of $0.33 beats by $0.11, revenue of $3.46B beats by $110M
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley knew the Eagles season rushing record could be his on Sunday with the type of stellar performance that has become the standard during his first season in Philadelphia. As for the exact moment Barkley hit the milestone, he wasn't sure — until the “MVP!” chants echoed throughout the Linc after a 9-yard run in the fourth quarter . “The records are great, they put a smile on your face,” Barkley said, “but the season is far from over.” Needing 109 yards to break LeSean McCoy's record, Barkley rushed for 124 yards and pushed his season total to 1,623 in a 22-16 victory over Carolina . Barkley needed just 13 games to pass McCoy, who rushed for 1,607 yards in 2013. He also overtook Wilbert Montgomery, who had 1,512 yards in 1978. “I never wrote the goal down to break it,” Barkley said. “You're always aware of it. That's how I train. That's how I operate in the offseason. I want to be great.” Barkley also maintained his pace to break Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984 with the Los Angeles Rams. “That would be extremely cool to do,” Barkley said. “If it happens, it happens, and not with the mindset of, I'm scared to go try to do it. Whatever it takes to win football games.” Barkley is averaging 124.8 yards per game. At that pace and with one more game to play than Dickerson, he would become the top single-season rusher in NFL history. He needs 483 yards yards over the final four games to top Dickerson’s 40-year-old record. He averaged 6.2 yards on 20 carries against the Panthers to help the Eagles win their ninth straight game. McCoy, who was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame this season, remains the franchise’s rushing leader with 6,792 yards. Referencing his old uniform number, McCoy congratulated Barkley on social media with “a lot of love, coming from 2-5." “Being a fan of Shady's growing up, and seeing the spectacular things he was able to do with the ball in his hand, to be able to have my name mentioned with him definitely means a lot,” Barkley said. Barkley left the New York Giants in the offseason and signed a three-year deal worth $26 million guaranteed to join the Eagles, who made him the highest-paid running back in franchise history. The 27-year-old has been worth every dollar. Barkley is among the favorites for league MVP, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was the only player with better MVP odds entering Sunday. Barkley has a franchise-record nine 100-yard rushing games in a season. Although he was held out of the end zone Sunday, he began the day leading the league with four rushing touchdowns of 25-plus yards. Barkley, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, topped 1,000 yards three times in his six seasons with the Giants. He finished with 1,312 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022 and rushed for 1,307 yards and 11 scores as a rookie. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, who had been unwilling to spend on elite running backs, pounced on Barkley and the decision was celebrated as a success in Philly from the first game of the season. Barkley rushed for two scores and caught a TD pass in the opener against Green Bay. His three touchdowns were the most by an Eagles player in his debut since Terrell Owens in 2004. Barkley only soared in production and popularity from there, his highlight reel stamped by a reverse leap over the head of a Jacksonville defender last month. He's since vaulted over every running back ahead of him on the Eagles rushing list — and has a chance at NFL history. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL Dan Gelston, The Associated PressAndrej Jakimovski hit a layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado upset No. 2 UConn 73-72 in the consolation bracket of the Maui Invitational on Tuesday in Lahaina, Hawaii. Colorado (5-1) rallied from down 11 in the first half to get the win over the two-time defending national champions Huskies. Jakimovski finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds and Julian Hammond III and Elijah Malone each scored 16 for the Buffaloes, who advanced to the fifth-place game in Maui on Wednesday. Down 72-71, Jakimovski drove the right side of the lane and made a scoop shot as he was falling down. UConn called timeout to set up the final play but Hassan Diarra missed a 3-pointer with 2 seconds left. Liam McNeeley led UConn with 20 points, Solo Ball scored 16 and Diarra finished with 11. The Huskies (4-2) lost two straight for the first time since dropping three in a row from Jan. 11-18, 2023. Colorado trailed by eight at halftime and Diarra hit two 3-pointers early in the second half that made it 46-37. The Buffaloes scored the next 11 points to take a 48-46 lead, their first of the game. Hammond bookended that run with a pair of triples. UConn went back in front 55-52 on Tarris Reed Jr.'s driving layup but Malone's bucket with 8:34 left tied it at 59. McNeeley's hook shot gave the Huskies a 63-60 lead before Jakimovski drained a 3-pointer to tie it again with 5:16 left. Ball hit a 3-pointer and a layup to give UConn a five-point lead but Colorado got within 70-69 on two free throws by Malone with 2:04 left. A putback from Jaylin Stewart made it a three-point game with 1:29 remaining. Malone answered with a layup, Javon Ruffin blocked Diarra's shot and Colorado got an offensive rebound with 24 seconds left to set up the winning basket. McNeeley made his first four shots from deep and had 16 points by intermission to lead the Huskies. Colorado had opportunities to make it a close game by halftime but went just 12-for-19 from the foul line and trailed 40-32. UConn attempted only four free throws in the first half and had five players with two or more fouls, including Reed, who had three. --Field Level Media
Indiana aims to limit turnovers vs. Minnesota1 dead after motorcycle crash in West ValleyA visionary’s mission of nation building It is instructive to consider how Quaid’s statements and path he chose resonate in today’s Pakistan This birthday of the Quaid-i-Azam, more than ever before, beckons us to reflect on his dynamic personality and statesmanship. At this point in time, the nation is grappling with myriad challenges in both the political and social domains. As the public feels dejected and demoralised on many fronts, the Quaid, once again, can lead us toward the goal of a prosperous country. Different aspects of the Quaid’s personality-particularly as a leader who united the Muslims of India toward nationhood and then spearheaded the independence movement that culminated in the creation of a new Muslim state-are worth a closer study. It is instructive to consider how the Quaid’s statements and the path he chose resonate in today’s Pakistan. His struggle as the leader of the Muslim League, particularly in confronting the uncompromising attitudes of both Congress and the British, is seen as part of history. However, his messages are often lost in the fog of political expediency and rhetoric. In the past, these were telecast on television more as a ritual and showcased at national events. The strength and significance of the Quaid’s thoughts can be highlighted by the speeches he delivered in the year following independence. Despite his frail health, he toured the country and spoke to a wide cross-section of the public, including businessmen, armed forces personnel, and minorities, addressing various national concerns and interests. The Quaid’s speech at a rally at University Stadium, Lahore, in October 1947, offers an interesting case study. It reflects his vision for nation-building and his caliber as the leader of a new country. To quote the Quaid: “All I require of you now is that every one of us to whom this message reaches must vow to himself and be prepared to sacrifice his all, if necessary, in building up Pakistan as a bulwark of Islam, and as one of the greatest nations whose ideal is peace within and peace without.” These words clearly indicate what the Quaid wanted from the Pakistanis and the role he envisioned in nation-building. He also pointed toward a harmonious society built on peace, both internally and externally. There is much to be read between the lines. Phrases like “prepared to sacrifice,” “building up Pakistan,” “bulwark of Islam,” and “peace within and peace without” stand out as key themes. Later, he said, “Remember that the scrupulous maintenance and enforcement of law and order are the prerequisites of all progress.” While law and order was not a pressing issue at that time, yet the Quaid seemed to be looking far ahead, anticipating a time when law and order would become a significant challenge for the state. The Quaid’s speech also pointed to the civil and political rights of citizens. He said, “The tenets of Islam enjoin every Muslim to give protection to his neighbours and the minorities, regardless of caste and creed.” Here, the Quaid seemed to be foreseeing a time when minorities would face discrimination and problems from the public and their neighbours. He was also referring to the teachings of Islam about neighbours and minorities. The essence of the Quaid’s thoughts highlights the dangers he foresaw in the years ahead-related to law and order, as well as the treatment of minorities. His statements have clear and deep messages for a multiracial, multicultural nation, coming just two months after independence. It was a call for sacrifice, for building a great nation based on justice and tolerance. Having passed through many periods of chaos and turmoil, the nation is now trying to adjust to a stable political order. However, the message seems to have lost significance over time. The prevailing national scene presents a picture that starkly contrasts with what the Quaid had envisioned-attacks on polio teams, dacoit activity in the Kacha area, massive land scams, corruption, and a rising crime wave targeting women and children are all challenging the writ of the state. Questions are being raised about the credibility of the judicial process. In politics, the country is experiencing a polarisation never seen before. Institutions like Parliament have not been able to check the slide toward chaos that seems to have become the new normal. This is not how the Quaid envisaged Pakistan. One reason for the social disharmony and political malaise is that the Quaid’s guidance and instructions have been relegated to history. An important lesson from the Quaid’s role after Independence is how he engaged the nation—the stakeholders. Despite failing health, he held meetings with representatives of minorities, the armed forces, bureaucrats, students, businessmen, besides the politicians, all who had a role in nation building and to whom the Quaid had assigned a role. It is this sense of ‘leadership’ that is missing today, to take all stakeholders on board, and address the challenges. The Quaid’s birthday reminds us of myriad aspects of his personality, particularly his role during the Independence movement. The short time he had after Independence exposes his role as head of a new state, and his role in building up the nation, in the face of daunting challenges. His vision, and vigour, and perseverance can guide us attain the objectives he had set for a progressive and prosperous Pakistan. – The author is a former faculty member at the Quaid-i-Azam University and can be reached at pakirish@yahoo.com.Western Union to Present at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on December 4th
JI launches ‘Farmers’ March’ from Mandi Bahauddin today JI top leader says no political party other than JI prioritises issues related to agriculture and small-scale farmers ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced the launch of a “Farmers’ March” starting from Mandi Bahauddin on December 25 to advocate for the rights of small farmers and expand the movement nationwide. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, the JI top leader said that no political party other than JI prioritized issues related to agriculture and small-scale farmers. Naeemur Rehman also announced a “Palestine Solidarity Million March” to be held in Islamabad on December 29 urging the public to participate wholeheartedly in support of the Palestinian cause. He issued warning to the government against rising electricity bills, saying that the JI would only tolerate the situation until the end of winter. “Decrease the power tariffs or get ready to face the protest movement in next couple of months.” He credited JI’s movement for pushing the government to initiate negotiations with IPPs, despite earlier claims that IPP contracts were untouchable. Welcoming ongoing negotiations between the government and PTI, he urged both sides to make decisions in the best interest of the nation. He stressed the inclusion of Form-45 in PTI’s agenda and demanded the formation of a judicial commission to address electoral irregularities. He also criticized government’s policy resulting slow internet speed, saying that poor connectivity and slow speeds are affecting the livelihoods of millions of youth. Highlighting security concerns, he said the deteriorating situation in Kurram and Balochistan requires immediate attention. “Operations are not a solution; these issues should be resolved through dialogue involving federal and provincial governments,” he said. He also called for dialogue between Islamabad and Kabul for peace in region. He said the US is supporting Israeli terrorism and cited historical examples like Hiroshima and Nagasaki to highlight America’s destructive policies. He called on Arab and Islamic countries to take concrete steps in support of Gaza rather than fearing US influence. The JI chief welcomed the Syrian interim government’s progress and its general amnesty but stressed the need for more efforts to establish peace. He condemned atrocities committed by former Syrian leaders Hafiz al-Assad and Bashar al-Assad, expressing hope for a stable Syria free of foreign proxies. Naeemur Rehman criticized the state of economy, blaming the elite class for the financial woes. He highlighted JI’s commitment to systemic change, advocating for the protection of public rights and supremacy of the Constitution. JI central Naib Ameer Mian Muhammad Aslam and Islamabad Ameer Nasrullah Randhawa were also present on the occasion.
Schneider Electric has introduced a new suite of data center solutions aimed at addressing the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. With AI adoption accelerating across industries, the need for more efficient and sustainable data processing infrastructure has become increasingly urgent. The company’s latest innovations offer advanced technologies designed to optimize energy consumption while supporting the complex needs of AI workloads. At the heart of these innovations is the company’s new high-performance modular data center system, which is designed to scale efficiently and meet the demands of AI applications. As AI systems, especially machine learning models, require vast amounts of computational power, their energy consumption has surged. Schneider Electric’s new systems address this by integrating cutting-edge cooling technologies, energy-efficient power distribution, and intelligent software that dynamically adjusts resource usage based on workload fluctuations. This approach is crucial for managing the significant energy footprints associated with AI applications while ensuring uninterrupted operations. The new modular systems also include features like automated energy optimization, which uses machine learning algorithms to predict peak energy usage and adjust the system’s performance accordingly. By utilizing predictive analytics, the system can automatically manage energy distribution to different parts of the data center, balancing power usage and cooling demands in real-time. This reduces the overall energy load, enhancing both efficiency and sustainability. Schneider Electric is leveraging its EcoStruxure platform, a digital architecture designed to provide real-time insights and improve operational efficiency. The platform integrates with AI applications to enable data-driven decision-making that optimizes both the power and cooling systems in real time. It collects data from various sources within the data center, including power meters, cooling systems, and IT equipment, then analyzes that data to provide actionable insights that can improve energy use, uptime, and system longevity. As data centers increasingly house large-scale AI systems, managing cooling efficiently has become a top priority. The intense computational demands of AI processors generate significant amounts of heat, which if not managed properly, can reduce the performance and lifespan of data center equipment. Schneider Electric’s new cooling technology leverages liquid cooling systems, which are more effective than traditional air cooling systems. Liquid cooling is capable of handling higher heat loads and is more energy-efficient, offering a sustainable solution for cooling AI-driven workloads without the high operational costs typically associated with air conditioning systems. The challenge of energy consumption in AI-powered data centers is particularly pressing in light of global sustainability goals. The demand for energy is expected to skyrocket as AI applications, such as large language models, autonomous vehicles, and data analytics, become more ubiquitous. As AI technologies scale, the energy requirements for running data centers that house these applications are projected to grow exponentially. Schneider Electric’s response with AI-optimized data center solutions is aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of these facilities, contributing to the broader efforts within the tech industry to become more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. Energy efficiency and sustainability are increasingly on the agenda for large corporations that rely on AI to drive business innovation. Companies are under growing pressure from regulators and consumers to reduce their carbon footprints. Schneider Electric’s focus on sustainability includes the integration of renewable energy sources into its data center designs, enabling companies to power their operations using green energy. This move towards net-zero energy solutions is a key aspect of Schneider Electric’s broader corporate commitment to advancing environmental responsibility. The introduction of these AI-optimized solutions comes at a time when the world is seeing an unprecedented expansion in AI applications. As AI adoption continues to rise, the energy-intensive nature of the technology has led to mounting concerns about the environmental impact of AI infrastructure. With data centers accounting for a substantial portion of global energy consumption, Schneider Electric’s innovations in energy-efficient and sustainable data center solutions are a direct response to these concerns. One of the key challenges AI applications face in terms of energy management is the unpredictability of workloads. Unlike traditional computing tasks, AI models often require bursts of processing power for specific tasks, such as training complex algorithms. This variability makes it difficult to predict and optimize energy usage in data centers. Schneider Electric’s AI-driven solutions help to mitigate these challenges by providing predictive models that enable more precise energy management. The impact of AI on data center energy usage has drawn attention from both private and public sector organizations. Governments around the world are increasingly recognizing the need to address the environmental footprint of AI and data centers. In Europe, for example, the European Union has been working on regulations that aim to reduce the energy consumption of data centers and ensure that they are powered by renewable energy. Schneider Electric’s advancements are aligned with these efforts and could position the company as a key player in shaping the future of sustainable AI infrastructure. Schneider Electric’s new data center solutions are not only aimed at large enterprises but also at smaller businesses and edge computing environments. As AI becomes more pervasive across industries, edge computing is becoming more prevalent, enabling real-time data processing closer to the source of the data. This distributed computing model increases the number of data centers needed, further highlighting the need for energy-efficient solutions that can scale and adapt to diverse workloads. Schneider Electric’s modular solutions provide the flexibility required for edge computing environments, enabling companies to deploy scalable, energy-efficient data centers without compromising performance.Jharkhand election result live updates: The Election Commission of India is all set to begin the counting of votes for Jharkhand assembly polls on November 23. The counting will begin at 8 am across the state. The state held elections in two phases on November 13 and 20, for all 81 assembly seats. Both the JMM-led alliance and the BJP-led NDA are hopeful of victory, with exit polls predicting a possible win for the BJP. ...Read More The counting process will begin amidst heightened security and all arrangements in place to handle EVMs and postal ballots. Jharkhand witnessed a voter turnout of 67.74 percent across both phases, with the second phase seeing a turnout of 68.95 percent. Prominent candidates include chief minister Hemant Soren, BJP’s Babulal Marandi, and AJSU’s Sudesh Mahto. Marandi has predicted over 51 seats for the NDA, while Congress leader and Jharkhand incharge Ghulam Ahmad Mir has said the JMM alliance will win over 50 percent of seats. Jharkhand's political landscape has seen many twists and turns in recent times. Chief minister Hemant Soren's resignation, followed by his time in jail, led to Champai Soren temporarily taking over. In a surprising move, once he was released, Champai Soren joined the BJP, the largest opposition party in the state. In the 2019 assembly elections, despite a strong Modi wave, the BJP suffered a major setback, securing only 25 seats. In contrast, the JMM-Congress alliance secured a decisive victory, forming the majority government. This shift marked a turning point in the state's political dynamics. The grand old party has appointed observers including Tariq Anwar, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Krishna Allavuru for Jharkhand to oversee the post-election scenarios. Key details of Jharkhand election battle: - The election in Jharkhand saw a close contest between two major alliances – the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the INDIA bloc. Both sides were supported by prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president JP Nadda, chief minister Hemant Soren, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who actively campaigned to secure a win for their respective parties. Their efforts were aimed at influencing voters and securing victory for their alliances. - During the campaign, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) clashed on multiple issues, including tribal rights, immigration concerns, and allegations of corruption. - The BJP contested 68 seats in the Jharkhand assembly elections, with its allies All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) fielding candidates in 10 seats, Janata Dal (United) of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar contesting two seats and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), led by Chirag Paswan, contesting one seat. - The INDIA bloc in the Jharkhand assembly elections comprises the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) contesting 41 seats, the Congress with 30 seats, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) with six seats, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) contesting four seats. - In the 2019 Jharkhand Assembly elections, the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance secured 47 out of 81 seats, while the BJP won 25 seats. - Most exit polls have predicted that the BJP-led alliance will secure between 42 to 53 seats in the Jharkhand assembly. However, the Axis My India exit poll has projected a win for the alliance led by chief minister Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Jharkhand election result live: Hemant Soren seeking second term Jharkhand election result live: BJP confident of forming govt, says Union minister MeghwalHEL Partner Forum: Empowering smarter energy solutions for sustainable futureNone
Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood makes a pass against Southfield A&T during the first half of Division 1 state final at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. (Junfu Han / The Detroit Free Press) ORG XMIT: IMAGN-489221 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood , the No. 1 overall player in the Class of 2025, has decommitted from LSU and has committed to Michigan instead, he announced on social media Thursday. Underwood had been committed to LSU since January. He was on track to become the first No. 1 overall quarterback and player to sign with LSU, according to the 247Sports Composite. Underwood attends Belleville High in Belleville, Michigan. Belleville is a 30 minute drive from Michigan's campus. CBS Sports also reported in November that Michigan had offered Underwood around $10 million in NIL money for the five-star recruits commitment. LSU's 2025 recruiting class drops to No. 6 in the nation following Underwood's decommitment. The Tigers have two five-star recruits committed still in running back Harlem Berry and cornerback DJ Pickett. Underwood was LSU's lone quarterback commitment from the 2025 class. He was the Tigers' likely succession plan for when starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier would leave for the NFL Draft. Now, without Underwood in the fold, retaining Nussmeier for next season becomes critical for coach Brian Kelly and quarterback coach and offensive coordinator Joe Sloan. Nussmeier had gotten off to a strong start but turnover woes have slowed his progress this season, his first as a starter. He's turned the ball over seven times in the past three games, all losses for LSU. This story will be updated.
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Elon Musk has long been known for his competitive spirit — and for his list of rivals. He challenged Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg to a cage fight. He called Amazon and Blue Origin boss Jeff Bezos a “copycat.” And just recently, he sued OpenAI’s Sam Altman. Until now, these were business and personal rivalries between some of the richest and most successful people in the world. But with Musk’s new influence in the incoming Trump administration and position as “first buddy,” some fear he could use the power of the government to benefit his own companies and harm his rivals. That could come in the form of starting or dropping government investigations, creating or weakening regulations, and awarding government contracts to the benefit of Musk’s companies. “The federal government has a set of tools in its toolbox, and the question is, will the use of those tools be governed by objective standards, through regulation and laws and the normal process of government intervention in the economy, or will it be subject to the material impulses of either the president or Elon Musk?” said one expert in law and technology who asked to speak anonymously to avoid Musk’s ire. “If all it takes is for (Musk) to say, ‘Hey, DOJ should investigate them,’ that will cause a lot of headaches.” Representatives for Musk did not respond to CNN’s requests for comment. Jeff Bezos Bezos and Musk often compete against each other in the “richest person in the world” rankings, but they have also been rivals when it comes to the space industry. Both Musk’s SpaceX and Bezos’ Blue Origins compete for federal government contracts, and now with Musk firmly tied to Donald Trump’s administration, some wonder whether he will use his influence to further entrench SpaceX’s already dominant position as a government contractor. And it’s not just government contracts with NASA for splashy rockets and trips to the International Space Station. Amazon’s Project Kuiper also competes with SpaceX’s Starlink in the low-orbit satellite system industry. These systems require a fair amount of regulatory and launch approvals, and Amazon is working toward launching some 3,200 satellites into low Earth orbit. Jim Cantrell, an early SpaceX executive who now runs Phantom Space Corporation, said he believes the rivalry between Musk and Bezos is “much more personal than anything anybody ought to be worried about.” Instead, Cantrell said he thinks that while Musk will advocate for changes that could benefit his own companies, it will also benefit his competitors. “A rising tide lifts all boats,” Cantrell said, adding that Musk’s advocacy for commercialization of the space industry and fighting regulations that he believes slow down the industry are “going to raise the tide for all his competitors, including himself.” Cantrell said that some of these actions would end up helping the best competitor in the field — which just happens to be Musk’s companies. “I think Blue Origin should be terrified about their own performance,” Cantrell said, not terrified of Musk’s power in the Trump administration being used against them. Blue Origin, which did not respond to a request for comment, may have another reason to be worried. Trump just named Jared Isaacman, who has close ties with Musk, as his pick for NASA administrator. For his part, Bezos said Wednesday at a New York Times DealBook event that he is not worried about Musk in Washington. “I take it at face value, what has been said, which is that he’s not going to use his political power to advantage his own companies or to disadvantage his competitors,” Bezos said. Though, he added, “I could be wrong about that, but I think it could be true.” Sam Altman Musk’s feud with Altman’s OpenAI has been long-running. Musk — who helped to co-found OpenAI in 2015 — first sued the company in February, accusing the ChatGPT maker of abandoning its original, non-profit mission by reserving some of its most advanced AI technology for private customers. Musk has advocated for “open source” artificial intelligence systems and has publicly released the code behind the chatbot Grok made by his own company, xAI. Musk’s original lawsuit sought a jury trial and for OpenAI, Altman and co-founder and President Greg Brockman to pay back any profit they received from the business. OpenAI called Musk’s claims “incoherent” and “frivolous.” And Musk dropped the suit after OpenAI published several of Musk’s emails from OpenAI’s early days. The emails appeared to show Musk acknowledging the need for the company to make large sums of money to fund the computing resources needed to power its AI ambitions, which stood in contrast to the claims in his lawsuit that OpenAI was wrongly pursuing profit. However, Musk reopened the legal battle in August, filing a new lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman with, essentially, the same claim that the start-up is undermining its non-profit mission by partnering with Microsoft and commercializing some products. OpenAI was created as a non-profit research lab with a for-profit arm, but has mulled restructuring into a more traditional, for-profit company that could lead to more returns for investors — a plan at which Musk has also taken aim. A recent filing in his lawsuit asked a court to temporarily block OpenAI’s ability to make such a transition. Regardless of how that case ultimately plays out, Musk could potentially use his connection to Trump — as well as his friendship with David Sacks, whom Trump has tapped as White House “czar” overseeing artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency policy — to disadvantage OpenAI. Sacks and Musk were both involved in starting PayPal. Musk could, for example, push for the government to work with and grant lucrative contracts to “open source” AI companies like his own over rivals such as OpenAI and Microsoft, said Gil Luria, head of technology research at investment group D.A. Davidson. Such a move could also benefit Meta, which has open-sourced its Llama model and whose CEO, Zuckerberg, has been seeking to improve his relationship with Trump and said he wants an “active role” in tech policy discussions with the president-elect. “The government can decide to advantage certain companies, certain technologies and that would be within the realm of possibility,” Luria said, although he added that he ultimately believes it’s unlikely Musk will use his political influence to harm rivals. Musk could also push Congress or the Internal Revenue Service to interfere with OpenAI’s ability to transition from a non-profit to a for-profit corporation. However, Altman said Wednesday that he’s not worried about Musk’s political activities harming his company. “I believe pretty strongly ... that Elon will do the right thing and it would be profoundly unamerican to use political power, to the degree that Elon has it, to hurt your competitors and advantage your own businesses,” Altman said. “I don’t think people would tolerate that, I don’t think he could do that. It would go so deeply against the values that I believe he holds.” In response to an X post about Altman’s comment, as well as a similar comment by Bezos, Musk said: “They are right.” Mark Zuckerberg A failed SpaceX launch once destroyed a Facebook AMOS-6 Satellite, which the company was hoping to use to beam the internet to millions of people in remote parts of the world. It’s not clear whether that’s what helped spark the long-running feud between Musk and Zuckerberg, which devolved at one point into regular insults and digs lobbed over social media. But at one point Musk and Zuckerberg were seriously discussing an actual fight. Talk of a fight died down around August. And while Zuckerberg has been making inroads with Trump — meeting him at Mar-a-Lago recently and speaking openly about wanting to play an “active role” in helping the Trump administration shape tech policy — one of his top lieutenants expressed a bit more skepticism about Musk. Speaking on a BBC podcast, Meta’s head of global affairs, Nick Clegg, said Musk is “now playing an outsized role in both the election and now the formation of the new US administration.” “He has a choice — he can be either an avid and well-heeled supporter,” Clegg said. “Or he can try and become a sort of political puppet master, going well beyond Trump, deciding who the next Republican candidate should be and the one after that, and so on, so forth.” Meta is already facing an antitrust trial, and the company could also face increased pressure from the Federal Communications Commission. Brendan Carr, Trump’s pick for FCC chair, has exchanged warm words with Musk and often engages with him on X, has been open about his desire of “smashing the censorship cartel” of social media, and has directly told Zuckerberg, as well as other big tech CEOs, that they’ve been engaging in “improper conduct.” “We can impose transparency obligations through existing FCC laws,” Carr told Fox Business last week. “If social media companies are colluding to not compete on speech regulations, that’s really no different than an agreement not to compete on pricing or another competition metric and that should be looked at.” Tesla competitors Tesla stock surged after Trump’s win and is still riding high. While Tesla is already dominant in the electric vehicle market, it could see even greater benefits with Musk’s direct line into the government. For one, government investigations into the safety of Tesla’s autonomous driving technology could just disappear, said Missy Cummings, a former senior safety adviser at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Then there’s support for Tesla competitors. Last week, Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk’s co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency advisory group, sharply criticized a $6.6 billion Department of Energy conditional loan commitment to Rivian, the electric vehicle startup. The loan would help finance a new manufacturing plant in Georgia. Back in 2010, Tesla received a similar $465 million loan from the Energy Department that proved pivotal to its survival and success. But Ramaswamy said that loan and others like it are “high on the list of items” that DOGE will look to reverse. Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE effort has an expiration date in 2026, but some who know Musk wonder if his relationship with Trump will sour sooner than that. But until then, Musk said the best way for him to be lobbied is on X, his social media platform. “I will do my best to respond to well-reasoned arguments here on X for serving the best interests of the American people,” Musk wrote on X last week. “However, any real or de facto offers of money, power or threats will obviously be silly and ineffective.”
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