Here are some recent news highlights about Elon Musk:
1. Meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa: Elon Musk recently met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in New York. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, was part of Ramaphosa’s efforts to engage with US business leaders and investors to boost South Africa’s economy. The discussions were described as positive, with potential future collaborations.
2. Neuralink’s First Human Implant: Elon Musk’s company Neuralink has successfully implanted its first device in a human. The patient is reportedly recovering well, and initial results show promising neuron spike detection.
3. JP Morgan CEO Praises Musk’s Proposal: Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, has expressed support for Musk’s proposal for a government efficiency commission, highlighting the need for such an initiative in the US.
4. Tesla Shareholders’ Vote: Tesla shareholders are currently voting on whether to restore Elon Musk’s $44.9 billion pay package, which was previously thrown out by a Delaware judge. This decision could significantly impact Musk’s future with the company.
Ramaphosa has met with Elon Musk in New York
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with South African-born American entrepreneur Elon Musk in New York.
- This follows Ramphosa’s engagement with US business people and investors in an effort to develop South Africa’s economy.
- He’s in the US to attend the UN General Assembly which he is expected to address today.
- The meeting with Musk was long in the making and was held behind closed doors with the media barred.
- President Ramaphosa later described the meeting with Musk as positive, with further discussion with the social media platform ‘X’ owner likely to emerge in the future.
- The discussion was on a day that saw Ramaphosa engage in a round table geared towards critical mineral value chains, recognizing that the country’s mineral deposits could be a key catalyst for inclusive growth.
Ramaphosa meets with South African-born American entrepreneur Elon Musk and other investors: