Elon Musk: News

Elon Musk is the founder, CEO of SpaceX and Co-founder, CEO of Tesla. He is also the co-founder of an American neurotechnology company, Neuralink. He was born on June 28, 1987, in Pretoria, South Africa. He started his entrepreneurial career by co-founding Zip2, a web software company. In 2018, Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a Tesla car, The Falcon Heavy into space. https://twitter.com/elonmusk

Musk's Grok accused of spreading misinformation about US presidential elections

Elon Musk's premium AI chatbot service, Grok, is under scrutiny for allegedly disseminating false information about the upcoming US presidential elections.

26 Jul 2024

Disney+

Gina Carano-Disney's feud escalates as Court rules in her favor

Gina Carano, the former Mandalorian actor, has expressed her gratitude following a Los Angeles federal judge's decision to deny Disney's motion to dismiss her lawsuit.

26 Jul 2024

California

'Entirely fake': Musk's transgender daughter publicly calls out his lies

Elon Musk, the high-profile tech entrepreneur, has been publicly disowned by his transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson.

25 Jul 2024

Mark Zuckerberg

Musk praises Zuckerberg's AI achievements, now we have seen everything 

In an unexpected turn of events, Elon Musk has publicly lauded the recent accomplishments of tech rival Mark Zuckerberg.

24 Jul 2024

X

X's AI-powered 'More About This Account' is giving inaccurate replies

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has introduced a new feature named "More About This Account."

24 Jul 2024

Tesla

Should Tesla invest $5B in xAI? Musk asks X followers

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has used social media, to gauge the possibility of a $5 billion investment by Tesla into his AI start-up, xAI.

24 Jul 2024

Donald Trump

Elon Musk makes U-turn, denies $45M donation to Donald Trump

Elon Musk has refuted reports suggesting he will donate $45 million a month to a Super Political Action Committee (PAC), aimed at supporting Donald Trump's presidential re-election.

24 Jul 2024

Apple

X has a handgun emoji, and no one knows why

Elon Musk-owned social network, X, has replaced the water pistol emoji introduced in 2018, with a regular handgun.

23 Jul 2024

Gavin Newsom

Elon Musk announces 'son is dead'; blames 'woke mind virus'

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently claimed that his estranged transgender daughter was "killed" by the "woke mind virus."

22 Jul 2024

NVIDIA

Musk's xAI cooks up world's most powerful AI training cluster

Elon Musk's start-up, xAI, has commenced training its next artificial intelligence (AI) model at a new supercomputing facility in Memphis, Tennessee.

22 Jul 2024

Tesla

Tesla's Optimus robots will start working on EVs by 2025

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed plans to have humanoid robots, named Optimus, in "low production" for internal use by 2025.

22 Jul 2024

Microsoft

Watch: Musk shares AI-made fashion show video, and it's hilarious

Elon Musk has caught the public's attention by sharing an AI-generated fashion show video on X.

20 Jul 2024

China

China could attack Starlink-like satellites using laser weapon-equipped submarines: Study

A study led by Wang Dan, a professor with the Naval Submarine Academy, China suggests that Chinese submarines equipped with lasers could disable SpaceX's Starlink satellites if China's security was threatened.

17 Jul 2024

SpaceX

Musk shifts X and SpaceX headquarters to Texas: Here's why

Elon Musk has announced plans to relocate the headquarters of his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas.

16 Jul 2024

Donald Trump

Elon Musk pledges $45 million monthly to support Donald Trump

Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest individual with a net worth exceeding $250 billion, has pledged to donate $45 million monthly to America PAC, a pro-Donald Trump political group.

16 Jul 2024

Tesla

Musk delays robotaxi unveiling to October to fix design error

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed a delay in the unveiling of the company's robotaxi due to a significant design change.

15 Jul 2024

Mars

Terraforming with thermonukes? How Elon Musk plans to colonize Mars

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, is fast-tracking his plans to colonize Mars with a focus on practical aspects such as dome habitats, spacesuits, and human reproduction on the red planet.

15 Jul 2024

Donald Trump

'Staged': Conspiracy theories flood internet after Trump's assassination attempt 

Following the attempted assassination of former United States President Donald Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania election rally, conspiracy theories have surged on social media.

15 Jul 2024

Iron Man

'Time to build Iron Man suit': Musk reveals assassination attempts

Elon Musk has disclosed that there have been multiple attempts on his life over the past eight months.

14 Jul 2024

Donald Trump

Elon Musk endorses Donald Trump for 2024 US Presidential race

SpaceX CEO and tech billionaire, Elon Musk, has publicly endorsed former US President Donald Trump for the 2024 US Presidential elections.

13 Jul 2024

Falcon 9

SpaceX's Falcon 9 grounded after first in-flight failure since 2015

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, a reliable vehicle for the company, is currently grounded following an unusual in-flight failure during the "Starlink Group 9-3" mission.

13 Jul 2024

Donald Trump

Elon Musk donates 'sizable amount' to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign

Elon Musk has made a significant donation to America PAC, a super political action committee (PAC) supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, according to Bloomberg.

12 Jul 2024

X

EU accuses X of violating DSA, may impose hefty fines

X has become the first very large online platform (VLOP), to receive a preliminary finding of violating EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).

12 Jul 2024

Tesla

Why Tesla is delaying robotaxi's launch until October

Tesla has postponed the unveiling of its much-anticipated robotaxi project from August 8 to October, according to Bloomberg.

12 Jul 2024

Signal

Signal users rejoice! Desktop app gets long-awaited security fix

Signal, a privacy-centric messaging app, has announced plans to bolster the security of its desktop client, by modifying how it stores plain text encryption keys for data storage.

11 Jul 2024

X

X to sue certain boycotting advertisers following damning Congressional hearing 

Elon Musk has declared his intention to sue those involved in an advertising boycott against X.

11 Jul 2024

Neuralink

Neuralink ready for 2nd brain chip implantation next week

Neuralink, a brain-computer interface start-up from Elon Musk, is preparing to implant its innovative brain chip device in a second patient within the next week.

09 Jul 2024

X

X backtracks on encryption? Manual review of DMs sparks concerns

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is facing scrutiny for manually reviewing certain users' direct messages (DMs).

Investigation exposes environmental damage from Elon Musk's Starship rocket testing

A recent investigation by the New York Times has revealed 19 instances of environmental damage at SpaceX's Boca Chica, Texas launch facility since 2019.

06 Jul 2024

Threads

X exploring deeper Grok integration: A more personalized platform?

Elon Musk's social networking app, X, is reportedly developing innovative methods to integrate xAI's Grok more deeply into its platform.

05 Jul 2024

X

EU's regulatory hammer coming down on X over content concerns

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is set to face a formal warning from the European Union (EU) due to its inability to control dangerous content, according to Bloomberg.

04 Jul 2024

Tesla

Capital crsis? Tesla's investment in India uncertain amidst communication halt

Tesla, led by Elon Musk, has reportedly ceased communication with Indian officials, casting a shadow over the country's hopes for an investment from the electric carmaker.

04 Jul 2024

Tesla

Devoted Tesla fan gets bit twice by buggy Cybertrucks 

A Tesla superfan, known as LamarMK, encountered significant problems with two separate Cybertrucks he received from the electric vehicle manufacturer.

03 Jul 2024

SpaceX

Why SpaceX's rivals are worried about its ambitious launch plans

SpaceX, the US aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company, has proposed to launch its Starship rocket up to 44 times per year from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

03 Jul 2024

Tesla

Clean cars, dirty secrets? Tesla faces child labor concerns

Tesla, a leading consumer of cobalt for its electric vehicles (EVs), is facing criticism over potential child and forced labor in its cobalt supply chain.

26 Jun 2024

Neuralink

Elon Musk's Neuralink implant enhances gaming skills of first patient

Noland Arbaugh, the inaugural recipient of a brain-computer chip implant from Elon Musk's Neuralink, has reported a significant enhancement in his gaming abilities.

24 Jun 2024

Linda Yaccarino

X CEO Linda Yaccarino reshuffles leadership amid tensions with Musk

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, has made changes to her leadership team in response to pressure from Elon Musk.

24 Jun 2024

Weddings

Talulah Riley, ex-wife of Elon Musk, weds actor Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Actor Talulah Riley, previously married to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has exchanged vows with actor Thomas Brodie-Sangster in a romantic country wedding in Hertfordshire.

24 Jun 2024

YouTube

Elon Musk's deepfake used to push crypto scam via YouTube

A recent cryptocurrency scam on a YouTube Live broadcast employed a deepfake of Elon Musk to deceive viewers.

22 Jun 2024

X

Elon Musk's X is making live streaming a paid feature

Social media platform X has announced plans to make live streaming a premium feature.

21 Jun 2024

Tesla

Tesla is using LiDAR sensors to improve its self-driving tech

Tesla, last month, made an unexpected move by purchasing LiDAR sensors worth $2 million from Orlando-based manufacturer Luminar.

21 Jun 2024

SpaceX

'Starlink Mini': SpaceX launches backpack-sized satellite internet router for $600

SpaceX has unveiled a new, more portable version of its satellite internet product, the Starlink Mini.

21 Jun 2024

Apple

NVIDIA loses top spot to Microsoft as shares fall 3%

NVIDIA experienced a significant 3.4% drop in shares on Thursday, resulting in a loss of approximately $91 billion from its market value.

ECI receives 8 pleas seeking verification of EVMs, VVPAT units

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has received eight applications for verification of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units' burnt memory from candidates in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

20 Jun 2024

Neuralink

Elon Musk envisions Neuralink brain chips making smartphones obsolete

Elon Musk, the CEO of Neuralink, has forecasted a future where brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) like Neuralink, will render smartphones obsolete.

18 Jun 2024

Neuralink

Neuralink sued for unsafe work conditions and pregnancy discrimination

Elon Musk's Neuralink, a brain-computer interface start-up, is facing a lawsuit from ex-employee Lindsay Short.

18 Jun 2024

Tesla

Elon Musk announces work on Tesla's 'epic' Master Plan 4

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has confirmed that he is currently working on the fourth iteration of the company's Master Plan.

18 Jun 2024

Tesla

Tesla initiates legal fight to reinstate Musk's $56B pay package

Tesla has initiated a legal battle to reinstate CEO Elon Musk's record $56 billlion compensation, following a shareholder vote in favor of the pay package.

17 Jun 2024

Shiv Sena

Explained: Report on EVM 'hacking' in Mumbai triggers row

A political slugfest has erupted over allegations of electronic voting machine (EVM) hacking in the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat.

16 Jun 2024

Elections

Gandhi joins EVM debate after Elon Musk flags hacking risks 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has joined the debate regarding the reliability of electronic voting machines (EVMs) after Elon Musk called for their scrapping due to their vulnerability to hacking.

16 Jun 2024

Puerto Rico

Elon Musk calls for elimination of EVMs, BJP leader responds 

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has called for the elimination of electronic voting machines (EVMs) due to their vulnerability to hacking.

14 Jun 2024

Tesla

Tesla shareholders sue CEO Musk over competing AI company, xAI

Tesla shareholders have filed a lawsuit against CEO Elon Musk and the company's board of directors.

14 Jun 2024

Tesla

Tesla shareholders re-approve Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package

Tesla shareholders have once again approved CEO Elon Musk's controversial $56 billion compensation package.

13 Jun 2024

Tesla

Tesla shareholders are approving $56B pay package, claims Elon Musk

Tesla shareholders are voting in favor of the $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk, as well as relocating the company's legal headquarters to Texas, according to Musk.

12 Jun 2024

Samsung

Elon Musk hints at partnership with Samsung to rival Apple

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has hinted at a possible collaboration with Samsung to develop an 'X Phone' that could compete with Apple's iPhone.

12 Jun 2024

Boeing

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft's return to Earth delayed until June 18

The return of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams, has been delayed until June 18.

12 Jun 2024

X

Musk's X makes likes private for everyone to enhance privacy

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is implementing a significant change in its user experience.

12 Jun 2024

SpaceX

Musk urged SpaceX employee to have his children, says WSJ

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has been accused of engaging in sexual relationships with multiple female employees, including a former intern who was later promoted to his executive team.

12 Jun 2024

OpenAI

Elon Musk withdraws lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman

Elon Musk has voluntarily withdrawn his lawsuit against OpenAI, a company he co-founded, and its two co-founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.

11 Jun 2024

Tesla

Musk's $56B Tesla compensation: Shareholder vote won't reverse judge's decision

Tesla's upcoming shareholder vote on CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package is unlikely to reverse a judge's decision to nullify the 2018 compensation deal.

11 Jun 2024

Apple

Musk threatens to ban Apple devices over OpenAI integration concerns

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has issued a warning that he will ban Apple devices from his companies if Apple integrates OpenAI at the operating system level.

10 Jun 2024

Tesla

Tesla Model Y facelift not coming until 2025, confirms Musk

Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, has confirmed that the refreshed version of the company's popular Model Y will not be launched in 2024.

09 Jun 2024

Tesla

Elon Musk praises Indian-origin Tesla director for his contributions

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has publicly recognized Ashok Elluswamy, the director of AI/autopilot software at the firm, for his significant contributions to the electric car company.

08 Jun 2024

Tesla

Norway's sovereign wealth fund opposes Musk's $56bn Tesla pay deal

Norway's $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has declared its intention to vote against the proposed $56 billion pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

07 Jun 2024

Japan

Japan introduces new dating app to boost declining birth rates

Japan's concerning national birth rate has forced its government to launch a unique solution: a dating app.

07 Jun 2024

Tesla

Musk may leave Tesla if $56B pay package not approved

Tesla's board chair, Robyn Denholm, has urged shareholders to approve a substantial $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk.

07 Jun 2024

SpaceX

In a first, SpaceX's Starship megarocket completes first ocean splashdown

In a significant milestone for space exploration, SpaceX's colossal Starship rocket successfully completed its first ocean splashdown during a test flight on Thursday.

05 Jun 2024

X

X gets legal respite in Australia over church stabbing posts

Elon Musk's company, X, has expressed relief following the Australian eSafety commissioner's decision to drop a federal court case against the firm.

SpaceX's Starship megarocket receives FAA license for June 6 launch

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially granted a license to SpaceX for the launch of its upcoming Starship Flight 4 test mission.

05 Jun 2024

NVIDIA

Elon Musk redirects NVIDIA chips intended for Tesla to xAI

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has directed NVIDIA, a prominent tech firm, to prioritize the delivery of AI processors to his other ventures, X and xAI.

04 Jun 2024

Adam Mosseri

Meta's Threads rolls out swipe customization for user feeds

Threads, the social media platform by Meta, has unveiled a swipe customization feature for user feeds.

03 Jun 2024

X

Elon Musk's X permits adult content to take on OnlyFans

Social media platform X, has officially revised its rules, to allow the posting of adult and graphic content.

03 Jun 2024

Bernard Arnault

Elon Musk overtakes Arnault and Bezos as world's richest again

Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has become the world's richest person with a net worth of $210.7 billion, according to Forbes Real Time Billionaires list.

02 Jun 2024

PewDiePie

MrBeast makes history! Dethrones T-Series; becomes YouTube's most subscribed channel

After a fierce showdown, internet sensation Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson has clinched the title of the most subscribed YouTuber, surpassing Indian music label T-Series.

30 May 2024

Morgan Stanley

Elon Musk accused of covert Twitter stock acquisition before takeover

Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit accusing him of secretly acquiring a multibillion-dollar stake in Twitter in early 2022 before eventually acquiring it.

29 May 2024

Meta

Meta AI chief mocks Musk's xAI recruitment drive on X

Yann LeCun, the head of AI at Meta, has publicly ridiculed Elon Musk on X.