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'Stop me if you can, Elon Musk' taunts Perplexity AI's Indian-origin CEO in viral social media post amid DOGE-led USAID shutdown


Published on 2025-02-05 22:24:09 - MSN
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  • The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been shut down following President Donald Trump's decision to merge it with the State Department. The move resulted in mass layoffs, drawing both criticism and support.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently engaged in a playful social media exchange with Aravind Srinivas, the Indian-origin CEO of Perplexity AI. The interaction began when Srinivas shared a screenshot of a Perplexity AI response to a query about the USAID shutdown, which humorously suggested that Elon Musk's dog, Floki, was involved. Musk responded with a light-hearted taunt, saying, "Stop me if you can," accompanied by a laughing emoji, which quickly went viral. This banter highlights the ongoing friendly rivalry and the intersection of AI, social media, and public figures, showcasing how tech leaders engage with each other and the public in a humorous manner.

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