June 13, 2023 /Technology/ — Elon Musk is not Zambian. He was born in Pretoria, South Africa, to a Canadian mother and a South African father. He moved to the United States when he was 17 years old to attend college.
The confusion may have arisen because Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, once owned an emerald mine in Zambia. However, Elon Musk has never lived in Zambia and has never claimed Zambian citizenship. Continue reading
May 30, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Whether or not London is the capital of the world is a matter of opinion, but there is no doubt that it is a city with a lot to offer. It is a major financial center, a cultural hub, and a popular tourist destination. In the summer of 2023, London will host a number of world-class events, including the FA Cup Final, Beyoncé’s live tour, and Glastonbury Festival. These events will only add to London’s already vibrant atmosphere. Continue reading
April 26, 2023 /Fashion/ — LVMH is a French luxury goods conglomerate that owns over 70 brands, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Moët & Chandon. The company has been on a tear in recent years, driven by strong demand for luxury goods from Chinese consumers. In 2022, LVMH’s revenue grew by 23% to €76.1 billion, while its net profit grew by 32% to €16.4 billion.
There are a number of factors that have contributed to LVMH’s success. First, the company has a strong portfolio of brands that are highly desirable to consumers around the world. Second, LVMH has a strong distribution network that allows it to reach consumers in key markets. Third, the company has been investing heavily in marketing and advertising, which has helped to raise awareness of its brands. Fourth, LVMH has been expanding its product offerings, which has helped to attract new customers. Continue reading
Oreste Pollicino, Bocconi University and Giovanni De Gregorio, Bocconi University
In March 2023, Italy became the first western country to block the advanced chatbot known as ChatGPT.
The Italian data protection authority, Garante, cited concerns over the protection of personal data when making this decision. It has given OpenAI, the California-based company that created ChatGPT, until the end of April to comply with its demands.
The Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine submitted a planning application to Oxford City Council for a new research and development facility designed by Foster + Partners and devoted to re-imagining and redefining cancer treatment whilst enhancing overall human health, as well as global health policy. The proposed layout represents an integrated and flexible approach, with research laboratories, a clinic, educational spaces, and auditoriums together with multifunctional areas arranged to encourage collaboration. Continue reading
Punit Shah, University of Bath; Luca Hargitai, University of Bath, and Lucy Anne Livingston, King’s College London
The business magnate and new owner of Twitter Elon Musk revealed a while ago that he is autistic. Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, is autistic. Musk, a fellow of the prestigious Royal Society and Time’s 2021 Person of the Year, is autistic. One of the most famous people on Earth is autistic. Perhaps it is worth letting that sink in?
The new film takes place during the dying days of Trump’s presidency and portrays a doomed Dublin pub crawl conducted by a group of American tech moguls, prohibited from visiting one another’s European HQs during the early days of Covid-19 but urgently needing to agree on whether or not to sign a critical EU agreement. Continue reading