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DOGE: Elon Musk Told to Leave Trump Govt, Focus on Tesla

Dan Ives, Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities, has urged Elon Musk to step away from his role in the Trump administration and recommit to leading Tesla full-time. In a post shared on X, Ives emphasized the need for Musk to shift his attention back to Tesla, especially following the company’s first-quarter earnings…

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Elon Musk Avoids Tough Questions, Critics Say, as Media Appearances Skew Friendly

Two years after Elon Musk’s high-profile acquisition of Twitter – now X – critics say the billionaire entrepreneur has largely avoided challenging interviews, opting instead for media platforms and figures who offer praise rather than scrutiny. Back in April 2023, Musk signaled an intent to engage with a variety of media outlets, tweeting: “Am doing…

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Tesla Whistleblower Wins Appeal in Long-Running Legal Fight Against Elon Musk

A former Tesla engineer who raised concerns about vehicle safety has secured a major legal victory in her years-long battle with Elon Musk and the electric car company. Cristina Balan, once a prominent employee at Tesla whose initials were engraved on Model S batteries, was fired in 2014 after warning that a design flaw could…

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OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Accuses Him of Attempting to Undermine Company for Personal Gain

OpenAI has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, alleging the tech billionaire has deliberately attempted to sabotage the company in order to gain control over its advanced artificial intelligence technology. In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, OpenAI accused the Tesla and xAI founder of using “bad-faith tactics” to obstruct its progress. “Elon’s nonstop…

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Elon Musk To Restore Blind Person’s Sight With Brain Chip This Year

Elon Musk has revealed that Neuralink, his brain-chip company, plans to implant a device designed to restore vision in blind individuals for the first time later this year. Speaking at an event in Wisconsin, Musk announced that the chip, called Blindsight, had shown promising results in animal trials, with test subjects remaining healthy after implantation….

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Elon Musk Sells X to AI Company xAI in $45 Billion Deal

Elon Musk has announced that X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has been sold to his artificial intelligence company, xAI, for $45 billion. The transaction, revealed in a post on X on Friday evening, marks a significant shift in Musk’s strategy as he continues to integrate AI technology with his digital empire….

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The Race for Humanoid Robots: China Challenges Musk’s $10 Trillion Vision

Under the bright stage lights of China’s Lunar New Year gala, more than a dozen humanoid robots whirred to life, twirling red handkerchiefs and moving in sync to folk music. The televised spectacle, viewed by over a billion people, wasn’t just an entertainment feat – it was a statement. China is making bold strides in…

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Tesla Faces Brand Crisis as Elon Musk Remains Distracted

Tesla is experiencing a sharp decline in sales, stock performance, and brand reputation, raising concerns among investors and analysts. However, its CEO, Elon Musk, appears to be focused elsewhere, leaving the electric vehicle giant to navigate turbulent waters without clear leadership. Tesla’s stock has dropped significantly, making it one of the worst-performing stocks in the…

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Starlink May Gain Access to $42 Billion Federal Broadband Program

Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, could soon be eligible for a $42 billion federal broadband grant, following a rule change by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The program, known as Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD), was initially designed to prioritize fiber-optic networks, making it difficult for satellite services like Starlink to qualify. However,…

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Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken Becomes World’s Richest Person as Elon Musk Falls to Third Place

Dutch billionaire Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken, the largest shareholder in Heineken, has made history as the world’s richest person, with an estimated net worth of $11.04 trillion as of March 5, according to Forbes. Her rise to the top makes her the first person ever to surpass $11 trillion in wealth and the first female billionaire…

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Elon Musk Calls for Privatization of U.S. Postal Service and Amtrak

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has advocated for the privatization of the United States Postal Service (USPS) and Amtrak, arguing that privatized entities have a stronger incentive for improvement. Speaking virtually at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, Musk criticized the state of passenger rail in the U.S., calling Amtrak a “sad situation” compared…

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Elon Musk Loses $52 Billion in 2025 But Remains World’s Richest Person

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has seen his net worth plunge by $52 billion since the start of 2025, yet he still holds the title of the world’s richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The decline is largely attributed to Tesla’s struggling stock, which fell 8% on Tuesday and has dropped over 20% in…

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Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Gamble on X Might Finally Pay Off

When Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion in October 2022, many believed he had overpaid. The sweeping changes he implemented – mass layoffs, relaxed content moderation policies, and a complete rebranding to X – threw the company into turmoil. Advertisers fled, the platform’s value plummeted, and it seemed like an impossible investment to recover….

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Grimes Accuses Elon Musk of Ignoring Urgent Medical Concerns for Their Child

Canadian singer Grimes has publicly called out her ex-partner, billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, for allegedly ignoring her repeated attempts to discuss their child’s urgent medical condition. In a post on her X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Grimes – whose real name is Claire Boucher – implored Musk to respond, warning that their child…

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Is Elon Musk’s Political Stance Hurting Tesla Sales?

Tesla is facing an unprecedented sales slump, and competition in the electric vehicle (EV) market is heating up. The company experienced its first-ever decline in global sales last year, dropping by 1% from 2023. While a 1% decline may not seem significant for some companies, it is a sharp contrast for Tesla, which recorded growth…

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OpenAI Board Rejects Elon Musk’s $97 Billion Takeover Bid

OpenAI’s board has officially rejected a $97.4 billion acquisition offer led by Elon Musk and a group of investors, reaffirming that the artificial intelligence company is not for sale. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, OpenAI Board Chair Bret Taylor said, “OpenAI is not for sale, and the board has unanimously…

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Sam Altman and Elon Musk: The Battle Over OpenAI Turns Personal

The competition between Sam Altman and Elon Musk over the future of artificial intelligence has reached new heights, with OpenAI’s CEO rejecting a staggering $97.4 billion buyout offer from Musk and his group of investors. Altman’s refusal signals his commitment to OpenAI’s mission, even as the tech billionaire ramps up legal and competitive pressure. Musk,…

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Elon Musk Leads $97.4 Billion Bid to Acquire OpenAI

Elon Musk is spearheading an investor group that has made a staggering $97.4 billion offer to acquire OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. If successful, the deal could dramatically alter the landscape of artificial intelligence and reignite Musk’s influence over the organization he co-founded in 2015. The move, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, follows…

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Elon Musk Dismisses Interest in Acquiring TikTok

Elon Musk has denied any plans to purchase TikTok, dismissing speculation that he might bid for the popular video-sharing platform. Speaking at the WELT Economic Summit on January 28, the billionaire entrepreneur made it clear that acquiring TikTok is not on his agenda. “I’ve not put in a bid for TikTok, and I don’t have…

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Elon Musk Raises Concerns Over Tesla’s Self-Driving Technology

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made bold claims about the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, suggesting that it has become so advanced that some drivers misuse it in unsafe ways. His comments have sparked both praise and criticism as Tesla continues to push the boundaries of autonomous driving. At a recent investor and analyst conference,…

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Mercy Johnson Reacts as Elon Musk, Mr Beast Reveal Their Earnings

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has expressed astonishment after billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and YouTube star Mr Beast disclosed their staggering daily earnings. In a viral post on X, Mr Beast, known for his record-breaking giveaways and online content, revealed that he makes $1 million per day. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, responded by…

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SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Alleged Disclosure Violations in Twitter Stock Acquisition

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday, accusing him of failing to properly disclose his growing ownership stake in Twitter – now rebranded as X – in a timely manner, as required by federal law. The SEC claims this delay allowed Musk to purchase shares at “artificially…

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Elon Musk’s Starlink to Launch on United Airlines Flights by Spring

United Airlines is set to introduce Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service on its flights, with the first commercial launch scheduled for spring. Testing of the high-speed satellite-based Wi-Fi will begin in February, starting with the airline’s Embraer E-175 aircraft. United aims to equip its entire two-cabin regional fleet with Starlink by the end of 2025,…

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World’s Richest Man Elon Musk Leaves Jeff Bezos in the Dust by $237 Billion

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, capped an extraordinary 2024 with a jaw-dropping surge in his wealth, widening the gap between himself and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to a staggering $237 billion. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s net worth climbed by $213 billion in a single year, reaching a historic $442.1 billion by December, according…

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Elon Musk’s Fortune Soars as SpaceX Reaches New Heights

Elon Musk’s financial empire has soared to new heights, propelled by the extraordinary growth of SpaceX, the aerospace company he founded with the goal of transforming space exploration. SpaceX’s valuation has recently surged to $350 billion, a remarkable 67% increase since June. This leap has elevated Musk’s net worth to a staggering $443 billion, further…

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Elon Musk Challenges SEC Over Fine Linked to Twitter Share Purchases

Elon Musk is once again at odds with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revealing that the agency has demanded he pay a fine related to his 2022 purchase of Twitter shares – or face multiple charges. Musk, who disclosed the situation on his social platform X, posted a letter from his attorney Alex…

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Elon Musk Becomes the First Person to Reach $400 Billion in Net Worth

Elon Musk has reached an unprecedented financial milestone, becoming the first individual in history to amass a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg. This achievement marks another record for the billionaire entrepreneur, who has seen a substantial increase in wealth in recent months. A major factor behind Musk’s rise in wealth is the…

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Elon Musk’s Billion-Dollar Ambitions Face Hurdles but Remain Within Reach

Elon Musk, one of the world’s richest individuals, has faced a legal roadblock in his quest for a monumental financial windfall. A Delaware Chancery Court ruling has once again invalidated a 2018 Tesla pay package that could have granted him options to purchase 304 million Tesla shares at just $23.34 each – a fraction of…

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Judge Blocks Elon Musk’s Multibillion-Dollar Tesla Pay Package Again

A Delaware court has once again blocked Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s massive compensation plan, estimated at $101 billion in stock options, despite approval from Tesla shareholders earlier this year. The ruling, delivered by Delaware Chancery Court Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, marks the second time Musk’s pay package has been rejected. Initially approved in 2018 and valued…

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Elon Musk’s X Enters Legal Dispute Over Alex Jones’ Infowars Accounts

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has taken the unusual step of intervening in the bankruptcy sale of Infowars, owned by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Legal experts say this marks an unprecedented move by a social media company in a dispute over account ownership. Infowars’ parent company, Free Speech Systems (FSS), was auctioned off as…

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Elon Musk Teases Interest in MSNBC Amidst Liberal Billionaire Speculation

In a surprising twist, billionaire Elon Musk has hinted at the possibility of acquiring MSNBC, sparking widespread speculation about the future of the liberal-leaning cable news channel. Musk, known for his provocative social media presence, has previously criticised MSNBC as “puerile propaganda” and labelled it “the utter scum of the Earth.” Over the weekend, Musk…

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Elon Musk’s Wealth Hits Unprecedented High of $350 Billion

Elon Musk’s fortune has reached an all-time high, with the billionaire now worth an estimated $347.8 billion, according to Bloomberg. This new milestone surpasses his previous record set in November 2021, when his net worth exceeded $340 billion. The surge in Musk’s wealth follows the aftermath of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which has fueled…

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Elon Musk’s $2 Trillion Spending Cut Proposal: A Bold Plan or a Tall Order?

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X (formerly Twitter), has proposed an ambitious plan to slash U.S. government spending by $2 trillion, a move he claims is achievable by tackling “waste” within federal expenditures. Musk floated the idea during a recent appearance at a New York City rally for former President Donald Trump. With Trump’s…

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The Guardian Bids Farewell to Elon Musk’s X, Citing “Toxic” Environment

The Guardian has announced it will cease posting content on X (formerly Twitter), citing the platform’s increasingly toxic nature and its owner Elon Musk’s influence on political discourse. The British newspaper group expressed concerns over the platform’s role in shaping political narratives, particularly following the US presidential election, where Musk’s backing of Donald Trump raised…

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Musk v Ambani: Billionaires battle over India’s satellite internet

The battle for dominance in India’s satellite broadband market has intensified as two of the world’s wealthiest men, Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani, prepare to face off. The competition between Musk’s Starlink and Ambani’s Reliance Jio comes in the wake of India’s decision to allocate satellite spectrum for broadband administratively rather than through an auction,…

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Blade Runner 2049 Maker Sues Musk Over Robotaxi Images

Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind Blade Runner 2049, has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, Elon Musk, and Warner Bros Discovery, alleging unauthorized use of imagery from the film during Tesla’s recent robotaxi launch event. The lawsuit asserts that Alcon explicitly denied a request from Warner Bros to incorporate material from Blade Runner 2049 at…

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US Probing Elon Musk’s Tesla Over Self-Driving Systems

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation into Tesla’s self-driving software systems, potentially leading to a recall of the electric carmaker’s vehicles. The probe, announced on Friday, affects 2.4 million Tesla vehicles produced between 2016 and 2024 across various models. The NHTSA’s evaluation stems from four reported crashes involving…

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Elon Musk Unveils Cybercab at Tesla Robotaxi Event, Sparks Doubts on Feasibility

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has officially unveiled the much-anticipated Cybercab, a futuristic robotaxi, during a special event titled “We, Robot” held at Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California. The unveiling marks a significant step forward in Tesla’s pursuit of autonomous vehicles, though questions remain about the company’s ambitious timeline. The Cybercab, a sleek vehicle with…

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Brazil Lifts Ban on Elon Musk’s X After $5 Million Fine Payment

Brazil’s Supreme Court has lifted its ban on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, following the company’s compliance with court orders and the payment of a $5.1 million fine. Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized the immediate restoration of X’s services in the country after it met the legal requirements imposed for failing…

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Tesla Billionaire Elon Musk Issues $35 Trillion U.S. ‘Bankruptcy’ Warning – Predicted To Trigger A Bitcoin Price Boom

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, has issued a stark warning about the U.S.’s financial future, predicting a looming bankruptcy due to skyrocketing national debt—a scenario he believes could trigger a major bitcoin price boom. The warning came after the U.S. national debt surged by $204 billion in just one day, hitting a record…

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Azealia Banks Implicates Elon Musk In Diddy’s Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Minors

In a surprising twist, rapper Azealia Banks has accused billionaire Elon Musk of being linked to Diddy’s alleged sexual abuse of minors. The accusations surfaced on social media after Musk commented on the recent claims against the Bad Boy founder, asking: “How many people in music & entertainment knew about this?” Banks responded on Musk’s…

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Fidelity Estimates Elon Musk’s X Now Worth 80% Less Since Acquisition

The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has seen its valuation plummet by nearly 80% since billionaire Elon Musk purchased it in October 2022, according to new estimates from investment firm Fidelity. After acquiring the platform for $44 billion and taking it private, the company no longer reports publicly on its financial health….

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Cards Against Humanity Sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX for Alleged Trespassing on Texas Border Land

The creators of the popular adult party game Cards Against Humanity have filed a $15 million lawsuit against SpaceX, accusing the aerospace company of trespassing on land they purchased near the US-Mexico border. The lawsuit, filed by Chicago-based Cards Against Humanity LLC, claims that SpaceX, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has unlawfully occupied and used…

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Elon Musk Takes Steps to Restore Access to X in Brazil Amid Court Pressure

In a significant development, X, formerly known as Twitter, is poised to comply with the Brazilian Supreme Court’s directives to reinstate its services for the platform’s 21 million users in Brazil after a more than three-week blackout. The move comes amid escalating tensions between billionaire CEO Elon Musk and Brazil’s highest court. On Friday, lawyers…

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SEC Seeks Sanctions Against Elon Musk Over Missed Testimony in Twitter Takeover Probe

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking sanctions against Elon Musk after he failed to appear for scheduled testimony related to its investigation into his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, now known as X. The SEC filed the request in court on Friday, citing Musk’s absence from a deposition originally set for September…

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Brazil’s Supreme Court Threatens to Suspend X Amid Elon Musk Dispute

Brazil’s Supreme Court has issued a stern ultimatum to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, threatening to suspend its operations in the country unless Elon Musk appoints a new legal representative in Brazil and settles any outstanding daily fines within 24 hours. This latest development is part of an ongoing clash between…

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Elon Musk’s X Just Sued a Nonprofit Advertising Group Out of Existence

The Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), a key advertising industry group, has announced its closure just days after Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, filed a lawsuit against it. The lawsuit, filed in a Texas federal court, accuses GARM of conspiring to withhold billions of dollars in advertising from the platform following Musk’s…

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Elon Musk’s X Files Lawsuit Against Ad Industry Group Over Alleged Boycott

Elon Musk’s social media platform X has filed a lawsuit against the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), accusing the influential ad industry group of orchestrating a “boycott” of advertising on the platform. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in Texas on Tuesday, alleges that GARM and its members conspired to withhold billions of…

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Elon Musk Reignites Legal Battle Against OpenAI and Sam Altman with New Lawsuit

Elon Musk has launched a new lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman, and co-founder Gregory Brockman, renewing a contentious legal dispute over the direction and management of the artificial intelligence company he helped establish in 2015. The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Northern California, echoes Musk’s earlier claims that OpenAI has strayed from…