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Elon Musk spoke out on his social network X, as a growing number of users expressed their displeasure with the Grok AI.
Elon Musk lashed out at his own AI chatbot, Grok, after it stated that right-wing violence has become “more frequent and deadly” than left-wing attacks.
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast.bsky.social) 2025-06-18T10:57:30.911006Z
The latter, in response to several questions about the frequency of political violence attributed to the left, indicated instead that the right seemed more responsible, a « fact-check » that triggered strong criticism, including from Musk himself, visibly annoyed by his own artificial intelligence.
It was a user’s question to Grok, « Since 2016, has the left or the right been more violent? », that prompted a response from Musk, who accused the AI of taking its answers straight from the mainstream media.
In particular, Grok replied that, « Since 2016, the data suggests that political violence from the right has been more frequent and more deadly. »
AI then cited several examples to back up his words, concluding that these acts had « caused a significant number of deaths ».
Musk then reacted by commenting directly below Grok’s response, implying that he intended to correct his AI.
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1935180620352958935
Yet, according to data from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), around 75% of acts of political violence in the US since 2016 have been attributed to right-wing extremists, compared to around 20% for the far left.
These figures, while fueling controversy, reflect a trend documented by several security organizations.
One of Walmart’s heiresses, billionaire Christy Walton, drew the ire of the Trump camp and its supporters by calling on Americans to take part in the vast « No Kings » protests held on June 14.
Billionaire Walmart Heiress Promotes Nationwide Anti-Trump Protests
Her message was featured in a full-page ad in the New York Times, where she issued a strong warning to Donald Trump ahead of the upcoming protests.
These anti-Trump protests, in all 50 states, were held on the same day as the big military parade organized by the Trump administration to celebrate the army’s 250th anniversary, a date that also coincides with Donald Trump’s birthday.
As tensions between Walmart and Trump intensified in recent months, the administration imposed tariffs that prompted Walmart to announce an inevitable price hike due to decisions made from the Oval Office. Furious, Trump had reacted on Truth Social by threatening the company with the words « EAT THE TARIFFS ». Joe Pennington, Walmart’s global press director, quickly clarified to Forbes that the ad paid for by Christy Walton was not « endorsed by Walmart ».
Despite this, calls for a boycott of Walmart quickly emerged on social networks, particularly on X, where many people strongly challenged Christy Walton and the company itself. This mobilization also provoked reactions in Trump’s entourage, notably from Roger Stone, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (Republican from Florida) and White House Special Advisor Kari Lake.
Whether MAGA supporters like it or not, these massive demonstrations, with over 1,800 protests across every state, sent an unequivocal message to Donald Trump.
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Amazon: AI is « coming fast »
According to CNN, Amazon has informed its employees of its intention to significantly reduce its human workforce in the future, relying increasingly on artificial intelligence to take over.
Amazon is warning its employees that artificial intelligence will help the company have a smaller workforce in the future.Read more: cnn.it/3FZVFuP
This announcement, made by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy via a blog, marks a major change to come in the way work will be done within the company: « We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today ».
Although no specific date has been given for their implementation, these changes are expected to take place « in the next few years », according to the CEO.
Jassy also asserts that what he calls « AI Agents » will be deployed very quickly, adding: « Make no mistake, they’re coming, and coming fast ».
The CEO then invited employees, in his blog post, to consider these AI Agents as « useful » « helpful » colleagues, specifying that they will become « smarter » « wiser » as they gain experience.
This message from Amazon only serves to heighten concerns, at a time when many experts predict that artificial intelligence will profoundly disrupt the job market in the years to come, by massively automating tasks in areas such as sales, logistics or customer service.
With millions of jobs at risk of disappearing, companies are betting on these « AI agents » to take over, a revolution that promises greater efficiency, but also raises real social concerns.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed that their MQ-9 drones were deployed to the protests in Los Angeles, at the request of the Department of Homeland Security headed by Secretary Kristi Noem under the Trump administration.
NEW: The CBP confirmed to @404media.co that it has been flying Predator drones over LA amid the protests. These Predator B drones are military-caliber UAVs used for aerial reconnaissance that can be armed.It further breaks the seal on federal involvement in civilian matters. More here:
CBP maintains that its drones are not used to directly monitor protesters in Los Angeles.
According to 404 Media, and as reported by Wired, the official justification put forward for deploying the drones is that they are used to « ensure officer safety when requested. »
These devices, designed for high-altitude surveillance, are generally reserved for military or border control missions.
Their use in a protest context raises serious concerns about the militarization of law enforcement and respect for the privacy of American citizens.
It should be remembered that although few details have been provided on the precise use of these drones in the context of the Los Angeles protests, the same devices had already been deployed during the demonstrations that followed the death of George Floyd.
Their use continues to draw criticism over the use of military surveillance technologies in the context of protests protected by the First Amendment, and reinforces calls for greater transparency over the use of these military drones for purposes of population control.
Trump seems to have finally found a worthy opponent: California governor Gavin Newsom isn’t hesitating to confront him head-on, calling him « unhinged » and also accusing him of behaving like a dictator.
Trump is ‘not all there,’ Newsom says amid Los Angeles fight.
While the two men clash in court, the governor of California has sued the Trump administration for deploying the National Guard in Los Angeles without the state’s consent.
The complaint filed by the governor denounces a violation of the US Constitution, accuses Trump of abuse of power for political purposes in connection with the anti-ICE protests, and asks the court to block the operation while reaffirming states’ rights in the face of federal interference.
But the confrontation is also being played out in the media and on social networks, where Gavin Newsom openly criticizes Trump and his policies, which he compares to those of authoritarian regimes.
The governor condemns the deployment of the Marines on American soil, the threats of arrest against him and the mayor of Los Angeles.
Newsom accused the president of deliberately manufacturing the crisis in Los Angeles and called his threats of arrest « the actions of a dictator ».
He also asserted that he would « stand firm » in the face of Trump’s actions, embodying a resistance that many expect from Democratic elected officials in the face of the Trump administration, while the president asserts for his part that Newsom should thank him for sending the National Guard to Los Angeles as backup.
Since these events, the right-wing and several MAGA media outlets seem to be lashing out at Gavin Newsom, who is striking back blow for blow. The question now arises:
Is Gavin Newsom the future of the Democratic Party, or just a flash in the pan?
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Lakers sold for $10 billion
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most prestigious sports franchises not only in North America, but in the world.
The NBA outfit now has a brand-new owner, as the Buss family has sold its majority stake to Mark Walter, a powerful businessman, for the sum of $10 billion (US). This is a record sale for an American organization in the history of sport, while the Lakers’ value was initially set at $7.1 billion (US) by Forbes, in 2024.
Buss family selling Lakers to Dodgers owner Mark Walter for $10 billion valuation https://t.co/s1WS5HbNvh
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) June 18, 2025
To give you an idea, the Boston Celtics were bought for 6.1 billion dollars (US) last March, the same team that previously held the record in question.
The Lakers now have the LARGEST sale of a professional sports franchise in the world 😳 💰 pic.twitter.com/I871mq03On
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 18, 2025
Mark Walter is CEO and founder of TWG Global, as well as being a shareholder of the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He is also reportedly interested in acquiring the Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA), a professional women’s basketball team.
Lakers legend Magic Johnson, a member of Mark Walter’s group of investors that once acquired the Dodgers, said he was delighted with the decision. They know each other well.
As for Jeanie Buss, leader of the Buss family, she will remain the Lakers’ governor, but only for a short time, to ensure the transition.
The Buss family had owned the Lakers since 1979.
The Buss family purchased the Lakers in 1979 for $67.5M and sold the franchise for $10B 46 years later, per @ShamsCharania 🤯💰 pic.twitter.com/6RWetixZVh
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 18, 2025
A new era is beginning in the California basketball landscape, so fans should be excited!
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Elon Musk se fâche contre Grok
Elon Musk est intervenu sur son réseau social X, alors qu’un nombre croissant d’utilisateurs exprimaient leur mécontentement envers l’IA Grok.
Celle-ci, en réponse à plusieurs questions sur la fréquence de la violence politique attribuée à la gauche, indiquait plutôt que la droite semblait davantage responsable, un «fact-check» qui a déclenché de vives critiques, y compris de la part de Musk lui-même, visiblement agacé par sa propre intelligence artificielle.
C’est la question d’un utilisateur posée à Grok, soit: «Depuis 2016, la gauche ou la droite a-t-elle été plus violente?», qui a suscité une réaction de Musk, qui a accusé l’IA de prendre ses réponses directement dans les médias traditionnels.
Grok a notamment répondu que: «Depuis 2016, les données suggèrent que la violence politique provenant de la droite a été plus fréquente et plus meurtrière».
L’IA a ensuite cité plusieurs exemples pour appuyer ses propos, concluant que ces actes avaient «causé un nombre important de morts».
Musk a alors réagi en commentant directement sous la réponse de Grok: «Échec majeur, car c’est objectivement faux. Grok répète les médias traditionnels».
Le milliardaire a ensuite terminé ce message avec «Je travaille dessus», laissant entendre qu’il comptait corriger son IA.
Pourtant, selon les données du Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), environ 75% des actes de violence politique aux États-Unis depuis 2016 ont été attribués à des extrémistes de droite, contre environ 20% pour l’extrême gauche.
Ces chiffres, bien qu’ils alimentent la controverse, reflètent une tendance documentée par plusieurs organismes de sécurité.