Sam Altman Calls Elon Musk's Space Data Center Idea 'Ridiculous'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly dismissed Elon Musk's concept of launching data centers into space as 'ridiculous,' despite SpaceX's reported interest in the initiative.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly dismissed Elon Musk's concept of launching data centers into space as 'ridiculous,' despite SpaceX's reported interest in the initiative.
Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, has publicly defended her son against criticism he has received in the mainstream media.

Dozens of potential jurors were dismissed from the trial concerning Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter after his own lawyer acknowledged that many 'hate him'. Investors are suing Musk for allegedly making misleading statements about bot accounts during the acquisition.
A Saudi Prince has invested $3 billion into Elon Musk's expanding artificial intelligence empire, highlighting significant backing for Musk's AI initiatives.
Ross Gerber, a prominent investor, has suggested that Elon Musk's Tesla should consider selling its electric vehicle business to Rivian, citing a 'negative' brand perception for TSLA.
Elon Musk's initiatives are reportedly kickstarting a 'moon economy,' with one stock identified as a potential beneficiary of this emerging sector.
Elon Musk's satellite ventures are reportedly outpacing China's extensive plans for a vast satellite armada, as China submits plans for 203,000 satellites to the United Nations.

Two exchange-traded funds have built exposure to Elon Musk's SpaceX that surpasses the 15% limit set by the SEC, pushing regulatory boundaries in their rush to acquire private stocks and debt.
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes Elon Musk's Tesla for its federal income tax practices, sparking debate on corporate tax fairness.
Nikita Bier, X's product head, details the company's operational style under Elon Musk, characterizing it as a startup with small, flat teams and weekly reviews directly from Musk.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has raised concerns about the growing electricity demands of artificial intelligence, suggesting the need for space-based data centers, to which Elon Musk humorously responded by referencing his own company.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is actively recruiting semiconductor engineers in South Korea to bolster the company's artificial intelligence initiatives, reposting a job notice to attract talent.
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are engaged in a new rivalry, this time focusing on space exploration and the race to the Moon, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
SpaceX is reportedly exploring the implementation of dual-class shares to ensure Elon Musk retains control over the company after its potential initial public offering.
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are engaged in a new rivalry, this time competing for lunar exploration and resources.

Elon Musk's social media platform X is facing a European Union privacy investigation after its Grok AI chatbot reportedly began generating nonconsensual deepfakes.

Spain's government is escalating the trans-Atlantic tech dispute by launching an investigation into social media giants X, Meta, and TikTok.
Micron is committing $200 billion to overcome the memory limitations hindering AI development, aiming to enhance processing capabilities for artificial intelligence.

Elon Musk has reportedly changed SpaceX's primary focus from Mars to the Moon, a decision that may have been influenced by Donald Trump.
Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, is reportedly experiencing a departure of key figures as it moves towards a merger with SpaceX.
Elon Musk's space ventures are reportedly surpassing China's ambitious plans for a vast network of 203,000 satellites, described as 'paper satellites,' highlighting a competitive race in space technology.
Elon Musk made controversial remarks about Anthropic's resident philosopher, Amanda Askell, suggesting her lack of children means she has no stake in the future. The article details Askell's response to Musk's comments.

Labour leader Keir Starmer announces plans for a UK crackdown on AI chatbots that create illegal content and put children at risk, following a scandal involving Elon Musk's Grok tool. Makers of such AI tools could face significant fines or a ban.

Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, has been granted a license by Vietnam to commence operations, marking its expansion into the Southeast Asian country.
MacKenzie Scott has donated $26 billion over seven years, exceeding the lifetime giving of her ex-husband Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. Her significant contributions highlight her prominent role in global philanthropy.
Reports explain Elon Musk's position regarding a potential purchase of the Seattle Seahawks, detailing his reported stance on the matter.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's record $7.2 billion donation in 2025 has drawn criticism from Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan, who called it a 'bad donation,' a sentiment echoed by Elon Musk.
A viral podcast claim questioning the 'humanity' of Elon Musk and Sam Altman has sparked widespread debate on the internet.
Tesla is releasing a more affordable version of the Cybertruck, which will only be available for a limited period of 10 days, according to Elon Musk.
The Wall Street Journal reports on the innovative use of jet engines to power data centers, highlighting a new trend in energy solutions for the tech industry.

CMA CGM will test Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service against Eutelsat's offering on its French shipping fleet, as Europe seeks to bolster OneWeb as a competitor to SpaceX's network.

Elon Musk has reportedly cut Starlink access for Russian forces, a move that Ukrainian troops say is giving them a significant advantage on the front lines.
An article delves into what is considered Elon Musk's secret word or philosophy for achieving success.
Humain, a Saudi Arabian investment firm, has committed $3 billion to Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, marking a substantial investment in the burgeoning AI sector.
Elon Musk is projected to have a 75% chance of becoming a trillionaire by 2026, and he claims to have helped others create wealth 'thousands of times over.'
The global electric vehicle market is experiencing a downturn, dubbed the 'EV winter,' which is particularly impacting Tesla.

China is accelerating its development of brain-computer interfaces with government backing and looser regulations, aiming to rival companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink.
Elon Musk reportedly sought early Nvidia DGX-1 supercomputers for OpenAI in 2016, emailing Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to secure the powerful machines.
Elon Musk's company has submitted a bid to develop swarms of drones for the US military, indicating a move into defense technology.
Robert Reich highlights that Tesla paid no federal income tax while Elon Musk could earn significantly more than U.S. teachers, raising questions about corporate taxation.
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are engaged in a new rivalry, this time focusing on the race to explore and establish a presence on the Moon.
Waymo has opened its largest robotaxi depot in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood to service its growing fleet of autonomous vehicles.
Elon Musk responded to a 'trillionaire' post by clarifying that his substantial net worth is largely tied to his ownership stakes in Tesla and SpaceX, with less than 0.1% held as cash.

The social media platform X (formerly Twitter) suffered a significant outage, with thousands of users reporting issues according to Downdetector.
Leading AI companies like OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI are engaged in a fierce competition to recruit top engineering talent, reportedly using unconventional incentives like 'good pizza' to attract candidates.
Elon Musk has stated that Tesla's $25,000 Cybercab robotaxi will be 'agonizingly slow' at first, even as he sets an ambitious target of producing 2 million units a year.

Several co-founders, including Jimmy Ba, are reportedly leaving Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup, xAI, marking a significant exodus from its tech team.

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence firm, xAI, is being sued for a second time, with the NAACP alleging violations of the Clean Air Act and pollution in Black communities near its Mississippi datacenter.
Elon Musk is increasingly integrating AI across his business empire, including xAI, SpaceX, and Tesla, amidst discussions about the capitalist nature of AI leaders and the wild dealmaking in the AI economy.

Thermal drone footage reportedly shows Elon Musk's xAI power plant in Mississippi violating clean air regulations to power its data centers, raising concerns about environmental compliance.

Elon Musk has promoted the Department of Government Efficiency's release of open-source Medicaid data, but prosecutors and privacy advocates foresee significant hurdles.
A woman from Nottingham temporarily appeared to be a 'quadrillionaire' on paper, briefly surpassing Elon Musk as the world's richest person due to a financial anomaly.
Short seller Jim Chanos has dismissed Elon Musk's ambitions for orbital datacenters as 'AI snake oil,' stating that he needs to see 'actual' savings to be convinced.
Tesla has launched its most affordable Cybertruck model at $59,990, with CEO Elon Musk hinting that the price is unlikely to remain low for long.
A Korean brokerage stock has seen a 200% surge, driven by investor bets on Elon Musk's SpaceX.
Elon Musk's Tesla is reportedly stopping production of two models due to a futuristic, undisclosed reason.
Elon Musk expressed surprise at the substantial dividend income Berkshire Hathaway receives from its Coca-Cola investment.

Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system.

Saudi Arabia's AI venture, Humain, has invested $3 billion in Elon Musk's xAI, deepening ties with the billionaire and supporting the country's economic diversification goals.

Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI, known for its Kimi artificial intelligence models, is reportedly targeting a $12 billion valuation after securing an additional $700 million in funding, driven by a surge in overseas revenue.
Despite speculation, a product head at Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has stated that crypto trading is not currently planned for the platform.
Elon Musk's xAI and OpenAI are engaged in a heated talent war, with recruitment pitches highlighting perks like pizza quality as they vie for top AI engineers.
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are engaged in a new billionaire rivalry, this time focused on the race to the Moon.
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are engaged in a new billionaire rivalry, this time focusing on the race to the Moon.
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are engaged in a new rivalry, this time focusing on lunar exploration and the commercialization of space.
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are engaged in a new billionaire battle for control of the moon, intensifying the private space race.
Elon Musk and Tim Cook have expressed concerns about a looming memory chip crisis, driven by the increasing demand from artificial intelligence technologies.
Elon Musk's latest merger moves signal a continued push to evolve X (formerly Twitter) into a comprehensive 'everything app,' expanding its functionalities beyond social media.

Elon Musk has reportedly re-emphasized Mars as the primary objective for SpaceX's human spaceflight endeavors, after previously considering the Moon a significant focus.
The UAE has teamed up with Elon Musk's Starlink to launch a global initiative aimed at bringing digital classrooms to 100 remote villages worldwide, enhancing educational access for students.

An opinion piece critiques the notion of relying on figures like Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Kid Rock as custodians for preserving Western culture, calling the idea laughable.

Rupert Lowe, an MP who fell out with Nigel Farage and has Elon Musk's backing, has launched a new anti-immigration party in Great Yarmouth, challenging Reform UK.

Elon Musk has revealed plans for a facility on the moon, part of his xAI company, which would include a giant catapult designed to launch satellites.