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Elon Musk lashed out at The Economist’s Zanny Minton-Beddoes after a confrontational interview, branding her a 'traitor to the west' and following up with social-media criticism of the media and his political rhetoric, including remigration and ties to far-right figures, amid questions about his alliance-building and UK/Britain-related comments.
At a Tesla Gigafactory interview, Elon Musk clashed with The Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes, saying more people hate the media than him and pointing to his roughly 250 million X followers as proof of support, while Beddoes pressed the issue of press distrust and polarization. Musk defended his influence in Europe and his pro-border, pro-spending stance, noting past endorsements like Germany’s AfD and citing Gallup data showing low trust in the media.
During a visit to Tesla's Texas Gigafactory, Elon Musk pushed back against The Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes, saying more people hate the media than hate him as she pressed his influence on European politics; Musk touted his large X following to counter criticism, while Beddoes argued that distrust in journalism and polarization on social media fuel public skepticism about both him and the press.
Canadian billionaire Stephen Smith has acquired a 27% stake in The Economist, signaling a major investment in the publication.
Google is enhancing its AI-powered research tool, NotebookLM, by adding featured notebooks from sources like The Economist, The Atlantic, and others, offering users diverse topics such as health, travel, finance, and literature, with interactive features like citations, audio overviews, and mind maps.
Javier Milei, the President of Argentina, was interviewed by The Economist in Buenos Aires on November 25th. The conversation, which was automatically translated and edited for clarity, covered various topics, although the figures mentioned by Milei were not verified by the publication.
Donald Trump has declared victory in the 2024 US presidential elections, according to a report by The Economist. The article is part of their coverage on the US elections, offering insights and analysis on the political landscape.
The Economist's latest cover depicting former President Trump as the "biggest danger to the world" in 2024 has sparked backlash on social media. The accompanying article warns about the potential perils of a Trump second term and highlights his strong polling numbers in swing states. Critics argue that the mainstream media's reaction to Trump's potential 2024 campaign is exaggerated and driven by hysteria, while others criticize The Economist for overlooking America's global enemies. The publication has not yet responded to the criticism.
The Economist faced backlash for an article that characterized Latin American workers as "useless" and "unproductive." Critics called out the headline and heading as racist and insulting, playing into stereotypes of lazy Latin American workers. The article focused on the slow growth of Latin America's economy, citing factors such as lack of investment in education, limited competition, a large informal economy, and corruption. The Economist updated the article's language and issued an editor's note clarifying their intent to analyze the social and economic costs of low productivity.