Kamala Harris takes swipe at Musk and warns world to ‘remember the 1930s’ at Gold Coast real estate conference

theguardian.comPublished: 5/25/2025

Summary

Kamala Harris recently addressed over 4,500 real estate agents at a conference in Australia, criticizing Elon Musk for his perceived notion that empathy reflects weakness in Western civilization. She stressed the importance of understanding history, particularly lessons from the 1930s, to avoid isolationism and promote interdependence. Additionally, she highlighted concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on jobs and misinformation, urging innovation while ensuring vulnerable people are protected.