Elon Musk Proposes $5B Tesla Investment In xAI Via Informal Poll On Social Media
Musk shared the poll following Tesla's second-quarter earnings call.
NASA Awards Elon Musk's SpaceX $843M Contract To Bring ISS Out Of Orbit
SpaceX's new project, named the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle, is designed to deorbit the ISS, ensuring its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere minimizes risks to populated areas.
Tesla Shareholders Back Huge Payout For CEO Musk, Company Says
Legal experts say that Thursday's vote does not automatically mean Musk will receive the payout, but that the win could strengthen Tesla's appeal of the Delaware ruling. Tesla shares rose 0.7 percent in after-hours trading.
Musk Says Tesla Shareholders Voting For His Pay Package By 'Wide Margins'
The firm has campaigned to convince shareholders to approve Musk's giant compensation package -- worth as much as $56 billion -- ahead of Tesla's annual shareholder meeting, which is slated for Thursday afternoon.
Poll Shows young adults rejecting job offers in states with tough abortion laws such as Florida, Texas
A study by Generation Lab shows that half would not live in those states if given the choice
'I recommend investing in Argentina': Musk deepens connection with Milei in California meeting
Both met again during the Milken Institute's annual conference. The South American president had visited a Tesla factory in April
Elon Musk to reinstate X account of white supremacist and holocaust-denying Nick Fuentes
Musk announced the decision after a Fuentes supporter asked him to do so on Thursday
Tesla To Cut Hundreds More Jobs In Musk Cost Push: Report
Elon Musk's EV company, which moved earlier this month to cut more than 10 percent of its 140,000 employes, will disband two departments and lay off most of the employees from the groups, reported the Information late Monday.
Musk Leaves Beijing After Tesla Wins Key China Security Clearance
Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his second trip in less than a year to China, meeting with top officials including Premier Li Qiang, as he worked to boost his company's fortunes in the world's biggest electric car market.
Tesla, Starlink Entry On Agenda When Musk Heads To India
Another Musk-owned business, satellite internet operator Starlink, is set to receive initial approvals to operate in India, a government source told AFP.
'Libertad!': Argentina's Milei Meets with Musk, Who Agrees to Hold an Event in the South American Country
Both have expressed similar ideological stances. "It was love at first sight," said Argentina's future ambassador to the U.S.
Why Has Elon Musk Suddenly Become Entangled in a Battle Over Fake News with Brazil's Supreme Court
Justice Alexandre de Moraes has said that Musk began waging a "disinformation campaign" over a separate investigation
X Gives Free Blue Check To Big Follower Accounts
Before Musk, the blue check mark was used as a verification system for major accounts including celebrities, institutions and journalists.
Will Musk Help Trump With Cash, Not Just Tweets?
In a recent interview with former CNN anchor Don Lemon, the owner of X, formerly Twitter, said he was "leaning away" from Biden, but maintained that it was "unlikely" he would contribute to any campaign.
Neuralink Shows Quadriplegic Playing Chess With Brain Implant
Musk's neurotechnology company installed a brain implant in its first human test subject in January, with the billionaire head of Tesla and X touting it as a success.
Musk Says Will 'Open Source' Grok Chatbot
The multi-billionaire unveiled Grok late last year as he attempts to catch up with OpenAI which he helped create in 2015 along with its CEO Sam Altman, providing key financing in its early days.
Tesla, SpaceX Wallets Collectively Hold Over $1.3Bn In Bitcoin: Arkham
Arkham Intelligence on Thursday claimed to have identified the digital wallets of Tesla and SpaceX, supposedly revealing the tech behemoths' collective billion-dollar Bitcoin holdings.
Elon Musk Clarifies Stance On Political Donations After Meeting With Trump
The announcement comes after Musk's private meeting with Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, where they discussed undisclosed matters.
Bezos Dethrones Musk To Reclaim Title Of World's Richest Man
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos took back his spot as the world's richest man on Monday, dethroning Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Musk's X Feeds Monetization Of Wartime Misinformation
Since Elon Musk's turbulent 2022 acquisition of X, formerly Twitter, the site has restored thousands of once-banned accounts and introduced a paid verification system that critics say has boosted conspiracy theorists.
'Star Wars' Actor Sues Disney With Funding From Elon Musk's X
Gina Carano, who had a major role in the wildly popular Disney+ series "The Mandalorian" until 2021, filed a lawsuit in California on Tuesday claiming wrongful termination.
US Judge Voids Elon Musk's $56 Billion Tesla Compensation
A judge in the US state of Delaware voided the $56 billion compensation package of Tesla chief executive Elon Musk on Tuesday, siding with a shareholder who claimed the entrepreneur was overpaid.
First Human To Receive Neuralink Brain Chip Implant Recovering Well: Elon Musk
Around four months since Neuralink announced its human trials, the brain chip startup founded by Elon Musk has implanted its brain chip on the first human, the tech mogul announced Monday.
Economic Inequality is Getting Worse and It's Affecting Latin America: Oxfam
Carlos Brown Solá, research director at Oxfam Mexico, dissects the organization's latest report: "Inequality Inc."
Warning of Peril for the Western World: A Closer Look at Milei's Davos Speech Amid Argentina's Crisis
He said some Western leaders have "abandoned the model of freedom for different versions of what we call collectivism"
World's Richest Five Men Double Fortune Since 2020: Oxfam
The world's wealthiest five men have more than doubled their fortune since 2020, the charity Oxfam said on Monday, as it called on nations to resist the ultra-rich's influence over tax policy.
Elon Musk's X Tells Watchdog It Has Shed 1,000 'Safety' Staff
Australia's eSafety Commission said these "deep cuts" and the reinstatement of thousands of banned accounts had created a "perfect storm" for the spread of harmful content.
SpaceX Sues To Stop US Hearing Over Fired Workers
SpaceX on Thursday went to court to try to derail a US National Labor Relations Board hearing over complaints by workers who say they were fired for criticizing chief executive Elon Musk.
Tesla Files Recall On 2 Mn Vehicles To Fix Autopilot Software
In cases where vehicle operators misuse Tesla's driver-assistance program or fail to recognize when the system won't work well, "there may be an increased risk of a collision," said a notice from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Back from the Ban: Elon Musk Reinstates Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones on X
Jones' efforts to demonize Latinos in the U.S. span several decades