TOI correspondent from Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump doubled down on his support for “smart people” immigrating to the United States, largely aligning himself with the views of Elon Musk. Such a policy would go against the sentiment in his MAGA base, the most radical fringe of which wants a moratorium, if not a ban,…
Elon Musk (PTI photo/file) Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who is a key part of the upcoming Trump government in the United States, has backed the H-1B visa mechanism while stating that the “program is broken and needs major reform”.H-1B visas are temporary work permits granted to foreign employees in specialized fields requiring advanced knowledge, such…
‘My stepdad’s Indian’: Grimes reflects on upbringing amid anti-India controversy Elon Musk’s former partner, Canadian singer Grimes, has sparked widespread conversation after revealing her connection to Indian culture amidst a wave of anti-India sentiment on American social media. The uproar followed Sriram Krishnan’s appointment to the Donald Trump administration, which triggered a barrage of racist…
The appointment of Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has sparked a heated debate online. Laura Loomer, a far-right commentator, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her disapproval, claiming Krishnan’s appointment was inconsistent with the “America First” agenda. She criticized his…
