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Inside Elon Musk's Midterm Spending Spree; What Is Effective Altruism Exactly?
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Episode Inside Elon Musk's Midterm Spending Spree; What Is Effective Altruism Exactly?
This week, the team dives into how Elon Musk's America PAC is spending millions on the most consequential Senate races of the 2026 midterms — and how most of that money goes to opposing Democrats rather than supporting Republicans. They also break down what's the deal with effective altruism, the once-niche philosophy now at the center of the AI safety debate. Plus, they discuss the backlash against the graphic designer who created the logo for Meta's AI assistant, Muse.
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