Elon Musk Honored By Trump

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1. 7 Oct

   Trump was posthumously awarded the National Medal of Science by President Ronald Reagan for his pioneering work involving ionizing radiation and its applications in medicine, industry and atomic physics.

   2 outlets · Fox News
2. 8 Oct

   Musk, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Sergey Brin of Google parent Alphabet, and Advanced Micro Devices’s Lisa Su are slated to receive the National Medal of Science, according to a White House official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to share details on the event.

   3 outlets · The Straits Times
3. 9 Oct

   The donations will cover AI tools and compute credits for the administration’s Genesis mission, an initiative intended to boost research using the technology and support more than 15 federal agencies, according to the White House.

   2 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 9 articles

• 11 Oct Raymond J. de Souza: Elon Musk’s unglorious momentRaymond J. de Souza critiques Elon Musk's recent activities and public statements, including his appearance at the White House with President Trump and his appointment to advise on autonomous weapons. De Souza questions Musk’s moral commitments regarding technology’s societal impact and mocks his suggestions for Canadian political restructuring. The article also touches on Musk’s educational background at Queen’s…National Post
• 9 Oct 'Modern-day Thomas Edison': Trump awards Elon Musk top US science medalUS President Donald Trump honored Elon Musk with the prestigious National Medal of Science at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., alongside other tech leaders such as Google cofounder Sergey Brin and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. During his speech, Trump praised Musk as an "industrial titan" and "modern-day Thomas Edison," recognizing him for transforming science fiction into reality through his work with SpaceX and Tesla…Euronews
• 9 Oct Trump secures US$2.4 billion AI pledge as he honours tech executives Musk, HuangAt an Oct 8 summit in Washington, the Trump administration secured US$2.4 billion in commitments from tech giants for scientific research using artificial intelligence (AI). Notable companies contributing include Nvidia with $1 billion, AMD with $500 million, and Google with $150 million. During the event, Trump honored executives like Elon Musk and Jensen Huang with medals celebrating their contributions to science…The Straits Times
• 8 Oct Trump hosts awards party for tech billionaires, almost as if he doesn’t care about ordinary AmericansPresident Donald Trump hosted the Golden Age of American Innovation summit at the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace, an event that critics say highlights his disconnect from ordinary Americans. The summit featured awards for tech billionaires like Elon Musk and others who are immigrants, with Musk receiving praise despite past conflicts with Trump. During the event, Trump was given his late uncle Dr John Trump’s…The Guardian
• 8 Oct Trump awards Musk and other tech titans National Medals of SciencePresident Donald Trump honored tech leaders like Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Satya Nadella, and Michael Dell with National Medals of Science or Technology and Innovation at the White House’s Science: A New Golden Age Summit in Washington. During the event, Trump celebrated American technological prowess while highlighting the contributions of immigrants to scientific advancements; Nvidia CEO Huang…NBC News
• 8 Oct Trump honors Elon Musk, Jensen Haung and other top tech CEOs with prestigious science awardPresident Trump honored several prominent tech CEOs, including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, with the National Medal of Science during a ceremony at the Institute for Peace in Washington. The event celebrated what Trump termed a "golden age" for American technology and included a tribute to his uncle, Dr. John Trump, who was awarded the same medal by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. During the ceremony, Trump…New York Post
• 8 Oct Trump unveils $2.4B investment from tech giants including Nvidia, OpenAI to fund federal AI missionPresident Trump announced on Thursday that major tech companies including Nvidia, OpenAI, and Anthropic have committed $2.4 billion to support federal agencies’ use of AI for scientific research. The largest contribution comes from Nvidia at $1 billion, with other significant donations ranging from AMD’s $500 million down to Micron’s $50 million. This funding will be directed towards the Genesis Mission, an…New York Post
• 8 Oct Trump to honour Elon Musk, Nvidia’s Huang with science awardsUS President Donald Trump plans to honor tech leaders like Elon Musk and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang with National Medals of Science at a summit on October 8. Other recipients include Sergey Brin from Google parent Alphabet and Lisa Su from AMD for science awards, while Michael Dell and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella will receive technology innovation medals. The event underscores the administration's support for Silicon…The Straits Times
• 7 Oct FIRST ON FOX: Elon Musk heads back to White House as Trump marks prestigious first of presidencyPresident Donald Trump is set to present the National Medals of Science and Technology and Innovation to several American innovators, including Elon Musk, at a summit focusing on science and technology advancements. This event marks Trump’s first time presenting these awards during his presidency. Among those honored are prominent figures like Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, AMD CEO Lisa Su…Fox News

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