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Kate Conger: 在过去的几个月里，马斯克似乎一直专注于Doge。但突然之间，他开始接受一系列关于SpaceX和Tesla的采访，表明他正在回归商业。我认为这是他努力重塑形象，从政治领域抽身，回归他更擅长的商业领域。我曾设想他会继续远程监督Doge的工作，但最近一两个月我的看法开始转变。我认为Doge的未来是，这些削减将是半永久性的，事情可能不如以前那样顺利，但会继续勉强维持。Doge可能会继续尝试建立数据湖，但这也引发了隐私方面的担忧。人们担心如何使用和整合这些数据，以及是否会将其用于人工智能分析。

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This chapter analyzes Elon Musk's exit from his role within the Trump administration, exploring the reasons behind his departure and its implications for his political career and his companies. It examines the conflicting narratives surrounding his achievements and the potential long-term consequences of his actions.
  • Elon Musk's departure was marked by a Trumpian press conference.
  • Musk's time in the administration was brief (130 days).
  • His tenure was characterized by both successes and controversies.

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His time in Washington was brief, but we’ll be picking up the pieces for a long time. What Elon’s exit signals for the future of DOGE, and Musk’s political career. 

Guest: Kate Conger), reporter for the New York Times covering X and other technology companies.

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