Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr Matt Gaetz Challenges Government Weaponization: Clash with Dem Witness at House Weaponization Committee Hearing Introduction: In a heated exchange at the House Weaponization Committee hearing on Tuesday, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) raised concerns about the government's influence in shaping public opinion, particularly through the use of National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. Gaetz alleged that these grants, intended for scientific and technological research, may be contributing to the development of censorship tools by universities, subsequently utilized by big tech companies for viewpoint manipulation. The clash centered around the potential weaponization of AI tools and their impact on Americans, with Gaetz challenging the integrity of the process. Government Funding and Censorship Tools: During the hearing, Gaetz interrogated Mr. Richardson, a witness at the committee, about the NSF's funding practices. Gaetz ...
TrumpOnX Trump Praises Elon Musk for Support at Atlanta Campaign Rally During a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, former President Donald Trump lauded SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for his contributions and endorsement. Trump, while addressing a large crowd, recounted how Musk came to his aid during a difficult situation in North Carolina following a hurricane, highlighting Musk’s Starlink technology as an essential tool in helping restore communication in the affected areas. “ I want to thank a man named Elon Musk, ” Trump began. He recalled a time when communication infrastructure was wiped out in parts of North Carolina after the storm. Starlink, a satellite internet service provided by Musk's SpaceX, was deployed to help restore essential communication in areas that were otherwise unreachable. Trump praised Musk for responding swiftly to his request to send hundreds of Starlink units to North Carolina and Georgia to aid recovery efforts. According to Trump, Musk provided the crucial technolo...