With the compliance deadline for the European Accessibility Act (EAA) fast approaching, companies are urgently trying to ensure their websites meet the requirements of the EU directive.One appealing solution is accessibility widgets small add-ons with features like text resizing, contrast adjustments, and text-to-speech functions.However, while these widgets promise fast and inexpensive compliance, they often fail to address the real issues of accessibility. In fact, they can even make websites harder for people with disabilities to navigate.Heres why relying on widgets is a short-sighted solution and what web developers should focus on instead to create truly accessible digital spaces.What does the European Accessibility Act mean for developers?The EAA, enacted in 2019, requires major e-commerce sites and private businesses to comply with a range of accessibility standards by June 28, 2025 (the deadline for public sector institutions has already passed). The rules apply to any companythat conducts business in the EU, except for microenterprises with fewer than 10 employees or under 2mn in annual turnover.Check It OutThese regulations are designed to make websites more accessible to users with disabilities, covering aspects such as text alternatives for images, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility. While the EAA primarily impacts large enterprises, it has also raised general awareness of accessibility, encouraging smaller businesses to review the accessibility of their sites.As the deadline nears, the pressure to comply with the EAA has led some companies to pursue quick solutions. Accessibility widgets appear to offer an easy way to check the boxes.Unfortunately, these tools often lead companies down the wrong path, creating a false sense of security and missing the opportunity to fix the underlying accessibility issues of their sites.Why widgets are seen as a suitable solutionThis is not to say that accessibility widgets are bad by default. Their appeal is easy to understand. They are low-cost, fast to implement, and, in many cases, do address common accessibility needs, such as the options to adjust font sizes and contrast settings.As a result, these tools can often be enough for websites that feature relatively few elements, dont handle high traffic volumes, or dont require visitors to perform important actions entering your bank account information, for example. For such websites, widgets can provide a layer of accessibility without requiring significant overhauls to existing design and code.For some businesses, especially those with limited resources, the promise of a widget is hard to resist. Adding a widget to your site will be considerably less expensive than ongoing testing, fixing, and maintenance processes. However, the reliance on widgets can not only delay fixing underlying issues with the site but can even lead to additional accessibility issues caused by the widgets themselves.Widgets can cause more issues than they solveA significant issue with widgets is that they tend to operate as overlays they function as layers on top of the original website content rather than making structural improvements to the code. This layering can interfere with existing site functionality, causing problems with navigation, interactive features, or screen readers, which many users with disabilities rely on.For example, my team at TestDevLab looked at the major fashion retailer Zara, which uses accessibility widgets on its website. We identified several issues caused by these tools. To name a few:Site visitors who only use their keyboard for navigation cannot move to all elements after tapping the Login button because the focus jumps to the accessibility widget shortcut links.If you select the dark, high-contrast option in the accessibility widget, the hamburger menu button and page logo are no longer visible.A number of issues were detected with text adjustment and visibility when increasing the font size through the widget.Because widgets typically only address surface-level issues, they fail to engage with underlying accessibility requirements like keyboard navigation and properly labelled images. Instead of solving these deeper problems, widgets often become long-term crutches that prevent real progress, allowing companies to overlook the foundational changes needed for meaningful accessibility.Whether a widget works is often determined by how the original site has been built and structured. If there are issues in the sites HTML code, layering a widget on top of that may not make a difference in terms of accessibility or, even worse, break other elements that make the site more challenging to navigate than it is without the widget. Other factors affecting widget performance include each site visitors browser and operating system. While the widget may work for some, it may fail for others.Building accessibility from the ground upTrue web accessibility requires investing in long-term, site-wide improvements rather than superficial fixes. Developers should consider accessibility a core part of the design and development process, not an afterthought. This means building accessibility into every stage of a websites lifecycle, from design to testing.Elements like keyboard navigation, text alternatives, logical heading structures, and responsive design should be considered from the start, making the website accessible at its foundation rather than through add-ons.Testing is essential in this process. Accessibility is a continuous effort it requires periodic audits and adjustments to ensure ongoing compliance as technology and accessibility standards evolve. Story by Elina Siskevica Elna ikevia is the Accessibility Testing Department Lead at TestDevLab and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies ( (show all) Elna ikevia is the Accessibility Testing Department Lead at TestDevLab and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). She has over 10 years of experience in website accessibility testing. Get the TNW newsletterGet the most important tech news in your inbox each week.Also tagged with

Dont worry, this is a spoiler-free post. The season two finale of Severance, the most popular show on Apple TV+, is now available for streaming on the platform. This is also the shows longest episode to date, which is certainly very welcome by fans.Watch the season two finale of Severance on Apple TV+Named Cold Harbor, episode 10 of Severances season two is 1 hour and 15 minutes long. Its now available to Apple TV+ subscribers, even though Apple says that new episodes are officially released on Friday.For those unfamiliar, Severance is a sci-fi show in which employees of a company agree to participate in a program to separate their workplace memories from their personal memories.Apple says Severance has broken all Apple TV+ records and is now the most popular show of all time on the platform, overtaking Ted Lasso. According to the company, the premiere of Severances season two pushed Apple TV+ subscriptions up in January compared to the previous month.Due to the huge success of the show, many other companies have been promoting their brands with references to Severance. Earlier this week, Google added a fun easter egg for those who search for Severance. Even Duolingo recently shared a series of videos with references to the show and Apple responded to them on X.In the US, the Apple TV+ subscription costs $9.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. You can extend the trial period by buying a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV.Gadgets I recommend:Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

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Image: Nintendo LifeThe Entertainment Software Association has this week announced a new "cross-industry effort" known as the Accessible Games Initiative and Nintendo of America will be one of the five founding members.Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Google and Ubisoft will be joining Nintendo. The goal is to provide "clear information" about the accessibility features available within video games.The PR goes into more detail about this, explaining how the initiative is set to launch with 24 "tags" - all featuring clear criteria. For example, some tags could highlight games with "clear text, large and clear subtitles, narrated menus, stick inversion, save anytime" and other handy details.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube799kWatch on YouTube "Nintendo of America will be introducing these tags in the future. As publishers opt into adding support for the Accessible Games Initiative tags, players will be able to find them in the My Nintendo Store."This will help provide players, and consumers in general, more information about features in video games before they purchase them.Additional companies have already jumped on board with this initiative including Amazon Games, Riot Games, Square Enix and Warner Bros. Games. ESA's president and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis added how this was an "industry-wide pursuit" to help more people experience the "power of play":"Tens of millions of Americans have a disability and often face barriers to experiencing the joy and connection that comes with playing video games. We are immensely proud to announce the Accessible Games Initiative in partnership with industry leaders. This initiative demonstrates how impactful we can be when we work together in our industry-wide pursuit of helping more people experience the power of play."Image: ESAWhat do you think about this initiative and Nintendo's involvement? Let us know in the comments.

I'm with the user above (and the author!) in that I hope the OG System Shock remake (or remaster!) comes to the Switch at some point. I played the remake on an original model Xbox One a few months back, and honestly see no reason why the current Switch couldn't handle it. It's all a matter of who handles the port, if it happens at all.Though I do think it would need a control overhaul. Having to drag a virtual cursor across the screen with the Xbox gamepad was no fun at all! I hope that SS2's gamepad support is a bit better thought-out, and more console-friendly.I will gladly get SS2 on Switch, though I will wait for a retail release. Atari / Nightdive has been pretty good lately about providing hard copies of their games on their website and at major retail outlets. Whether or not it'll get a deluxe treatment with some extra "feelies" remains to be seen, but I am keen to wait it out and see what they come up with

TOPSHOT - Guests including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk, arrive before ... [+] the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JULIA DEMAREE NIKHINSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesTech Giants Push for AI Copyright Exemptions, Citing Chinas Threat. The Trump administration asked them to comment on a new AI policy, having overturned the weak one Biden had put in place by executive order. Tech companies say training AI models on copyrighted content constitutes fair use, arguing that restrictive laws would hand China an insurmountable advantage. OpenAI, Meta, and Google have all cited the rapid rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese open-source AI model, to justify their position. If the PRCs developers have unfettered access to data and American companies are left without fair use access, the race for AI is effectively over, OpenAI wrote in its submission to the White House. Critics, including Hollywood unions and over 400 high-profile creators, argue that this would allow AI firms to profit from unlicensed material without compensating those who created it. Big tech wants nothing less than a preemptive pardon for copyright infringement. With the administrations open contempt for the media, in particular the NY Times (who is suing Open AI), the influence of Elon Musk, who owns Xai, and Trumps personal vendetta against Hollywood, its not hard to predict how this movie is going to end.Roblox generates 3D objects from 2D pictures. RobloxRoblox has unveiled an early version of its Mesh Generator API, a 3D object generator powered by CUBE 3D, a 1.8 billion-parameter model. This tool lets users create 3D objects from text prompts, with future plans to support generation from images. Roblox wants to simplify content creation, expanding beyond traditional game design to capture a larger share of the $180 billion gaming market. The company also plans AI models for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and real-time translation. While free, the tool has usage caps. Roblox's long-term vision includes generating entire interactive scenes on demand.LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Directors Joe Russo and Anthony Russo attend the UK Film Premiere of ... [+] "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" at Westfield London on March 20, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: Tony Gilroy attends the Emmy FYC screening for Andor at the DGA ... [+] Theater in Los Angeles, California on April 30, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)Getty Images for DisneyJames Cameron joined the board of Stablility AI last year. AFP via Getty ImagesStability AI has introduced Stable Virtual Camera, an AI model that transforms 2D images into immersive 3D video scenes. The tool can synthesize novel viewpoints and simulate camera movements like panning and zooming without traditional 3D modeling. Supporting up to 32 input images, it generates sequences up to 1,000 frames. While promising for film, gaming, and VR, it struggles with human figures and complex textures. Released under a research license via Hugging Face, the model signals Stabilitys pivot amid financial challenges. Competing with OpenAIs Sora and Googles Lumiere, it reflects the AI industrys push into generative 3D content.Elon Musks AI company, xAI, has acquired Hotshot, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in AI-powered video generation tools. Founded by Aakash Sastry and John Mullan, Hotshot developed models like Hotshot-XL to transform text prompts into dynamic videos. This acquisition aligns with xAI's strategy to enhance its generative AI capabilities and compete with platforms like OpenAI's Sora and Google's Veo 2. Sastry expressed enthusiasm about scaling their efforts using xAI's extensive computing resources. Before the acquisition, Hotshot attracted investments from notable figures, including Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. Existing Hotshot users have until March 30 to download their content before services are discontinued.BatbridgeBatbridgeXR At SXSW 2025: Expanding The Boundaries Of Immersion. SXSW 2025s XR showcase pushed the limits of immersive storytelling, featuring award-winning VR, AR, and MR experiences, from haptic empathy-driven VR to large-scale dome projections. The XR Experience Competition featured 15 world premieres, with the top Jury Award won by Chlo Lees Reflections of a Little Red Dot, an open-world documentary exploring Singapore, a country in transition. Judges praised its subtle yet deeply resonant storytelling, calling it a universal sense of place. Also honored with a Special Jury Award Special was Proof As If Proof Were Needed created by Ting Tong Chang, Matt Adams.Virtuix has unveiled the Omni Mission Trainer (OMT), a mixed reality system featuring omni-directional treadmills that enable soldiers to physically navigate immersive 360-degree virtual environments by walking, running, jumping, and kneeling. Supporting up to 15 participants, OMT facilitates team-based training scenarios such as mission rehearsals and active shooter responses. The system integrates soldiers authentic equipment into the virtual space, enhancing operational realism. An After-Action Review tool enables real-time performance analysis.Singapore-based Vidu, the generative video platform from ShengShu Technology, is teaming up with Los ... [+] Angeles animation studio Aura Productions to co-produce a sci-fi anime series made entirely with AI tools.ViduSingapore-based Vidu, the generative video platform from ShengShu Technology, is teaming up with Los Angeles animation studio Aura Productions to co-produce a sci-fi anime series made entirely with AI tools. The series of 50 short episodes, will debut across social platforms in 2025 and showcase Vidus new Multiple-Entity Consistency feature, designed to maintain visual coherence across characters and environments. Aura Productions, led by Luo Yan and showrunner D.T. Carpenter, who specializes in teen-targeted anime content.The inaugural Austin AI Film Festival (AAIFF), adjacent but not part of SXSW, concluded last week in Austin, Texas. Organized to recognize creators using AI tools, the festival showcased narrative films across genres. The top honor, a $5,000 cash prize for Best AI Narrative, was awarded to One Last Wish, directed by Edmond Yang, recognized for its compelling integration of AI in narrative cinema.The AI x Entertainment report is free at FBRC.ai. FBRCFBRC.ai has published its first quarterly AI Industry Report, offering a snapshot of the rapidly evolving AI studio landscape. Focused on 98 AI-native studios, the report includes interviews with nine leading players: Promise, Asteria, Secret Level, shy kids, Fable, Argil, Move.ai, Scenario, and Frore. The report highlights how these studios are reshaping production pipelines, redefining creative roles, and building new infrastructure for AI-driven storytelling. Future reports will cover creators, startups, and emerging workflows. FBRC.ai was co-founded by Rachel Joy Victor and Todd Terrazas to accelerate AI integration into storytelling and content creation. They help early-stage AI startups find product-market fit while guiding corporations through AI adoption as strategic advisors.Nem Perez is following up its hilarious, delightful, and unwatchable T2 fan film with an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. This is a natural for blending AI-generated imagery, 3D animation, and live action through an "Exquisite Corpse" technique, allowing over 25 of the best AI studios and artists to contribute their unique visions while maintaining narrative cohesion. Reza Sixo Safai and Jagger Waters lead the story team. Perez's creative team includes prominent AI filmmakers Fred Grinstein and Minh Do of Machine Cinema, Reza Sixo Safai of Massive Studios and Max Einhorn of Gennie Studios. The roster of A.I. Filmmakers features Junie Lau, who won silver at last years Runway Film Festival, MetaPuppet, the 1st prize winner of the Culver Cup, and Maddie Hong, a finalist in Culver Cup & Runways 48hr competition.The submission deadline for the Runways AI film festival has been extended to April 6, 2025.This years jury includes Joel Kuwahara (Co-founder and President of Production, Bento Box Entertainment), Jane Rosenthal (Founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises), Bruce Markoe (Head of IMAX Post and SVP, IMAX Corporation) and Kia Brooks (Deputy Director, The Gotham Film and Media Institute), among others.What Were Reading

Imagine putting your name into ChatGPT to see what it knows about you, only for it to confidently yet wrongly claim that you had been jailed for 21 years for murdering members of your family.Well, thats exactly what happened to Norwegian Arve Hjalmar Holmen last year after he looked himself up on ChatGPT, OpenAIs widely used AI-powered chatbot.Recommended VideosNot surprisingly, Holmen has now filed a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority, demanding that OpenAI be fined for its distressing claim, the BBC reported this week. In the response to Holmens ChatGPT inquiry about himself, the chatbot said he had gained attention due to a tragic event.It went on: He was the father of two young boys, aged 7 and 10, who were tragically found dead in a pond near their home in Trondheim, Norway, in December 2020. Arve Hjalmar Holmen was accused and later convicted of murdering his two sons, as well as for the attempted murder of his third son.The chatbot said the case shocked the local community and the nation, and it was widely covered in the media due to its tragic nature.But nothing of the sort happened.Understandably upset by the incident, Holmen told the BBC: Some think that there is no smoke without fire the fact that someone could read this output and believe it is true is what scares me the most.Digital rights group Noyb has filed the complaint on Holmens behalf, stating that ChatGPTs response is defamatory and contravenes European data protection rules regarding accuracy of personal data. In its complaint, Noyb said that Holmen has never been accused nor convicted of any crime and is a conscientious citizen.ChatGPT uses a disclaimer saying that the chatbot can make mistakes, and so users should check important info. But Noyb lawyer Joakim Sderberg said: You cant just spread false information and in the end add a small disclaimer saying that everything you said may just not be true.While its not uncommon for AI chatbots to spit out erroneous information such mistakes are known as hallucinations the egregiousness of this particular error is shocking.Another hallucination that hit the headlines last year involved Googles AI Gemini tool, which suggested sticking cheese to pizza using glue. It also claimed that geologists had recommended that humans eat one rock per day.The BBC points out that ChatGPT has updated its model since Holmens search last August, which means that it now trawls through recent news articles when creating its response. But that doesnt mean that ChatGPT is now creating error-free answers.The story highlights the need to check responses generated by AI chatbots, and not to trust their answers blindly. It also raises questions about the safety of text-based generative- AI tools, which have operated with little regulatory oversight since OpenAI opened up the sector with the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022.Digital Trends has contacted OpenAI for a response to Holmens unfortunate experience and we will update this story when we hear back.Editors Recommendations

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsCarol (2015)Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024)True Lies (1994)As we head into the weekend, Hulu keeps adding more movies off the beaten path, as well as a handful of established titles from years past. Its not the same robust lineup that other streamers may offer, but theres something for almost everyone at Hulu regardless of what kind of movies you want to watch.This weeks picks for the three great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend include a drama about a forbidden romance in the 1950s, a story about overcoming generational trauma, and something fun for the action fans in your life.Recommended VideosNeed more recommendations? We also have guides to the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max,andthe best movies on Disney+.RelatedThe Weinstein CompanyCate Blanchett stars in Carol as the title character, an older woman who is on the verge of divorcing her husband, Harge Aird (Kyle Chandler), at Christmastime in 1952. After a chance meeting with a clerk, Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), Cate develops a friendship and then an attraction to her. However, homosexuality was still very frowned upon in the 1950s, and the resulting scandal could cost Carol dearly in the divorce.As for Therese, shes not initially sure what she wants. She isnt very enthusiastic about her boyfriend, Richard (Jake Lacy), but pursuing a relationship with Carol carries its own emotional risks and potential damage to their reputations.Watch Carol on Hulu.Roadside AttractionsExhibiting Forgiveness centers on Tarrell (Castle RocksAndr Holland), a successful artist in a good marriage with Aisha (Andra Day), and a child they both love. Yet Tarrell feels something eating at him inside regarding his unresolved issues with his drug-addict father, LaRon (John Earl Jelks).Tarrell knows he should simply let go of the past, and he doesnt exactly want LaRon back in his life. But he does want to understand why his father made the decisions that had adverse effects on both of them. Tarrell is going to get his answers, but the picture they paint for him may only cause him more pain.Watch Exhibiting Forgiveness on Hulu.20th Century StudiosTrue Lies might be the biggest dumb action movie that James Cameron has ever directed. And thats not necessarily a bad thing, but this is definitely a film where you can check your brain at the door. Its also a full-on action comedy that features Arnold Schwarzenegger as a secret agent named Harry Tasker. Hes living the life of Bond when hes away from his wife, Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis), but their marriage is in danger of falling apart because she doesnt know about his double life.As Helen slips towards a potential affair, Harrys secret comes out into the open and puts both of their lives at risk. Theres a terrorist plot in motion, and the ringleader would like nothing more than to kill Harry and his wife. What the villains dont realize is that Helen and Harry make a really good team, even when the stakes are high.Watch True Lies on Hulu.Editors Recommendations

Tesla's "brand tornado crisis moment" Cybertrucks faulty trim prompts biggest recall yet, stokes Tesla investor panic Recall forces Tesla to reveal just how many Cybertrucks were sold. Ashley Belanger Mar 20, 2025 2:46 pm | 99 Credit: MANDEL NGAN / Contributor | AFP Credit: MANDEL NGAN / Contributor | AFP Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreEvery Tesla Cybertruck ever sold is being recalled so Tesla can fix an exterior panel that could potentially come unglued and detach while driving.If the "panel separates from the vehicle while in drive, it could create a road hazard for following motorists and increase their risk of injury or a collision," Tesla explained in a safety recall report submitted Tuesday to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).Tesla initially became aware of the issue in January and launched a study of the problem as more complaints came in, the report said. By March, social media complaints were getting louder as Tesla wrapped up its probe, concluding that a voluntary recall was necessary.The recall affects any 2024 or 2025 Cybertruck manufactured between November 13, 2023, to February 27, 2025, the report said. According to Reuters, this represents "a vast majority of the Cybertruck vehicles on the road, based on analyst estimates." Potentially more than 46,000 vehicles could require the fix, Tesla said, while conservatively estimating that only 1 percent of cars are likely defective.Cybertruck drivers unsure if their vehicle needs the fix can look out for warning signs, like "a detectable noise inside the cabin" or visible signs the panel is detaching, Tesla said.Anyone whose car is covered by the recall can get the fix at no charge, Tesla said. The repair both replaces the adhesive used for the panel with one that's more durable and reinforces the attachment "with a stud welded to the stainless panel with a nut clamping the steel panel to the vehicle structure," Tesla said.Starting tomorrow, all new Cybertrucks that Tesla produces will have this fix, Tesla said, while any vehicles that Tesla currently possesses will be retrofitted before delivery to any customers.Tesla is currently notifying dealers about the recall, then plans to start reaching out to customers with recall notices on May 19. Any Cybertruck owners interested in pursuing repairs now can call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov, the agency said.Investors panicked by Teslas brand tornado crisis momentLast year, Tesla had several rounds of recalls, notifying drivers of widely varied problems, from software issues to faulty accelerator pedals or inverters. As recalls have been announced, Cybertruck sales have seemingly slumped, as Tesla obscured the true figures by lumping numbers in with sales of Model X and Model S, MotorTrend reported. This new recall is the first glimpse industry analysts have had of total Cybertruck sales, MotorTrend noted, and compared to other popular trucks, Cybertruck sales overall appear remarkably stunted.Critics have attributed some of Tesla's financial woes to CEO Elon Musk joining the Trump administration as a senior advisor and running the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).Protesters nationwide have overrun Tesla showrooms, some causing damage. At least one admitted vandal with no prior criminal record was recently banned from Tesla properties, while Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday threatened up to 20 years in prison to three accused vandals in Colorado, Oregon, and South Carolina, who allegedly threw "Molotov cocktails to set fire to Tesla cars and charging stations."Several top-ranking officials have condemned the protests. Donald Trump went so far as buying a Tesla in a show of loyalty to Musk, but that effortas well as the Commerce secretary going on TV to beg people to buy Teslasdoesn't seem to be moving the needle much on Tesla sales.Tesla stocks fell after the Commerce secretary's call, The Guardian reported, while a website doxxing Tesla owners seemingly threatened even more vandalism while intimidating owners into selling their cars, just as used Tesla prices tumbled.In a note to investors, one of Tesla's biggest supporters, Dan Ives, wrote that Tesla was suffering a "brand tornado crisis moment" and pushed for Musk to turn his attention away from DOGE and back to Tesla, The Guardian reported."Tesla and Musk are facing a defining chapter in their future, and how Musk handles this next few months will be pivotal to the long term growth trajectory of Tesla in our view," Ives wrote. "Tesla is Musk and Musk is Tesla they are synonymous and attached together and cannot be separated."Another Tesla investor, Ross Gerber, joined Ives' plea yesterday. He called on Musk to make more time in his busy schedule to steer Tesla back on the right course, Newsweek reported."Elon chooses to work all the time, but you could only work so many hours a day, so it's 24," Gerber said. "So, there's no question he's been committed to his job at the government, and that's where he's spending his time. He's not running Tesla."Ashley BelangerSenior Policy ReporterAshley BelangerSenior Policy Reporter Ashley is a senior policy reporter for Ars Technica, dedicated to tracking social impacts of emerging policies and new technologies. She is a Chicago-based journalist with 20 years of experience. 99 Comments

2025-03-21T04:20:27Z Read in app Michelle Obama has no interest in running for president. Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? Former first lady Michelle Obama is doubling down on her decision to not run for president.She said it would be "unthinkable" to put her daughters, Malia and Sasha, back in the spotlight again."They've already served their time," Obama said on a podcast.Stop asking Michelle Obama if she'll ever run for president she's not interested.During an appearance on Thursday's episode of the "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce" podcast, the former first lady made it very clear that she has no intention of running for office.And it's mostly because of her two daughters, Malia and Sasha."The day-to-day kind of challenges that any parent has with teenagers, we had it on 100," Obama told podcast host Kylie Kelce. "I was so glad when we got out of the White House. I wanted them to have the freedom of not having the eyes of the world on them."When they first moved into the White House, her daughters were 8 and 10 years old. They spent the bulk of their teenage years in the public eye."When we entered, I'm thinking, how do I make sure that they're normal and ready when this is all over, right? They have to get on a bus, make their own plane reservations, and live in an apartment, and have decent friends, and be sane in the world," Obama said.She said she tried her best to ensure a sense of normality in her daughters' lives, despite their unusual circumstances.As much as she wanted to prepare her daughters for a world outside the White House, Obama was also worried that they would become tabloid fodder by letting them live like normal teens."You start realizing that in the teen years because I wanted to give my girls enough rope to live and be normal teenagers, but I also worry about them turning up on Page Six because they were doing what normal kids would do without that many eyes on them," Obama said.These experiences contributed to her decision not to run for president."So when people ask me would I ever run? The answer is no," Obama said. "If you ask me that, then you have absolutely no idea the sacrifice that your kids make when your parents are in that role."Not only is she not interested in politics "in that way," the thought of putting her daughters back into the spotlight when they are just now establishing themselves in their own lives and careers would be "unthinkable," she said."Question asked and answered never going to happen," Obama said. "They've already served their time."This isn't the first time that Obama has been open about her desire not to run for president; her comments about not wanting to seek office date back to 2012.A representative for Obama did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider outside regular hours.