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Jacob Wohl is running an AI lobbying company under a fake name, Politico reports
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LobbyMatic claims on its website that its AI-powered software can do everything — like automatically monitor congressional hearings or “supercharge research” into legislative and regulatory issues.
Jumping on the AI hypewagon is a perfectly respectable career move. The problem is that sources have told Politico that Wohl and Burkman are running the firm under the pseudonyms “Jay Klein” and “Bill Sanders.”
LobbyMatic has no leadership listed on its official website. A company by the name of LobbyMatic that is registered in Delaware lists its registered agent as “A Registered Agent, Inc.” When reached for comment, LobbyMatic emailed The Verge with a link to a video featuring a man who looks like Jacob Wohl. In the video, he admits that “years ago I was involved in partisan politics.” Later in the video, he adds, “I don’t want my past in partisan politics half a decade ago to distract from a phenomenal product.”
The man does not explicitly identify himself as Wohl at any point or address the claims that he is running the company under a false name.
Politico’s report is based mostly on four former employees they are keeping anonymous. Its case can be summarized as follows:
When The Verge emailed LobbyMatic, we received an email with nothing but a hyperlink to a post on X by an account called @TheLobbyistGuy. The post reads, “Explaining the situation” and features a four-minute and forty-one-second video of a man who looks like Jacob Wohl. “There’s a news story out today I’d like a chance to respond to,” says the man. “It’s no secret that years ago I was involved in partisan politics. It’s certainly no secret in Washington, D.C. It was about half a decade ago, I was a young man, and since then, I have taken my energy in a new direction.”
He then proceeds to give a sales pitch for his software.
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Technology
Brazilian Supreme Court panel upholds X ban, while Starlink refuses to comply
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A panel of five Brazilian Supreme Court justices voted Monday to uphold a decision (PDF) requiring the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) to limit access to X, the service formerly known as Twitter. Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the ban on Friday in response to X owner Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with court orders to block certain accounts and to identify a legal representative in the country. Four other justices have now backed the decision.
Poder360 and The Globe report that three justices, Cristiano Zanin, Flávio Dino, and Cármen Lúcia, fully supported de Moraes’ ruling, while a fourth, Luiz Fux, noted reservations about a fine for people who circumvent the ban with a VPN, saying only people who post criminal messages like those expressing Nazism or fascism should be fined.
As far as the ban’s effect, competing platforms have reported large numbers of new accounts made by Brazilian users. News organization Poder360 noted that its X account will now be managed exclusively from Portugal to respect the judge’s decision.
Meanwhile, Starlink has told Brazil’s telecom regulator, Anatel, that it will not comply with the ban until the court unfreezes its assets. So far, X is reportedly still accessible via the service. The New York Times reports de Moraes has blocked Starlink from making Brazilian transactions while the court seeks to collect $3 million in unpaid fines by X. The satellite-based internet service is operated by SpaceX, which is also partially owned by Musk.
Poder360 reports that the court order gave internet providers as well as app stores five days to take measures to block access to X in the country, establishing a deadline on Wednesday, September 4th.
Technology
You’ll now be able to charge your devices on the moon
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As we gear up to return to the moon with NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions, we’re not just aiming to set foot there again. This time, we’re planning to stay. The Artemis program is focused on establishing a sustainable human presence on the moon, which will serve as a crucial stepping stone for future journeys to Mars.
This ambitious mission involves more than just landing astronauts. It requires a whole new level of infrastructure, and that’s where Honeybee Robotics steps in with its cutting-edge solutions, contributing to the development of essential technologies needed for living and working on the moon.
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Lunar power grid on the moon (Honeybee Robotics) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
The lunar power grid on the moon
Humans haven’t set foot on the moon in more than 50 years. As NASA and its partners work to change that, Honeybee Robotics is focused on ensuring we have the power systems necessary for long-term habitation and exploration. In collaboration with mPower Technology, Honeybee Robotics has been selected to develop the Lunar Array Mast and Power System (LAMPS), a key component of the lunar power grid.
This system will consist of towers as tall as the Statue of Liberty, equipped with solar panels and batteries, providing power, communications, and even street lighting on the moon. LAMPS utilizes Honeybee’s DIABLO technology and mPower’s DragonSCALES solar modules, enabling flexible and efficient energy solutions in the harsh lunar environment.
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Lunar power grid on the moon (Honeybee Robotics) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
CRAZY-STRONG ROBOTIC DOGS GEAR UP FOR MOON MISSION
Powering the moon, one tower at a time
Honeybee Robotics’ LUNARSABER initiative complements the lunar power grid by providing deployable towers, approximately 328 feet tall, that integrate solar power, storage and communication capabilities. These towers capture and store solar energy during the lunar day, ensuring power availability during the two-week lunar night.
The design includes innovative solar panels that offer 360-degree sunlight capture and large sails that track the sun’s position, ensuring nearly 95% solar light access throughout the year. This technology supports lunar operations and lays the groundwork for similar systems that could be used on Mars.
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Lunar power grid on the moon (Honeybee Robotics) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
NASA’S DRAGONFLY DRONE CLEARED FOR FLIGHT TO SATURN’S MOON, TITAN
Creating a connected lunar network
The LUNARSABER towers can function independently or as part of a network, beaming energy and communication signals over long distances. This capability effectively creates a lunar grid, connecting various outposts and vehicles. In emergencies, such as a lunar rover running out of power during the lunar night, a nearby LUNARSABER could direct a concentrated beam of sunlight to recharge its solar panels, ensuring continuous operation.
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Lunar power grid on the moon (Honeybee Robotics) (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
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Kurt’s key takeaways
The idea of having a power grid on the moon is quickly shifting from a far-off notion to something we can actually see taking shape. Honeybee Robotics is playing a big role in making this happen with its LUNARSABER initiative. While there are still hurdles to overcome, the potential for a bustling lunar economy is becoming somewhat more realistic. As these technologies continue to evolve, the moon could possibly become a vibrant center of human activity, setting the stage for future trips to Mars and beyond.
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Windows 11 is now the most popular OS for PC gaming
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