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Elon Musk failed to appear before French prosecutors who had summoned him for questioning as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct on his X platform, including issues related to deepfakes and child pornography. The US has also expressed concerns about the French probe.
Elon Musk's staff has reportedly contacted various suppliers, including Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, and Lam Research, to accelerate his new Terafab chipmaking project. Musk is urging suppliers to move at "light speed" to support this ambitious plan.
Amazon has announced its acquisition of satellite communications company Globalstar for over $11 billion, a move aimed at expanding its satellite internet service and intensifying its rivalry with Elon Musk's Starlink. Analysts are debating the deal's impact on Amazon's rocket launch capabilities.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against Colorado, alleging that a new state AI law compels developers to endorse the state's viewpoints.
Elon Musk's new fintech application, X Money, is being introduced with a reported offer of 6% interest on savings.
Ross Nordeen, the last remaining cofounder of Elon Musk's xAI, has exited the company, following Musk's statement that xAI is being "rebuilt from the foundations up" and marking the end of an era for the AI startup.
A US District Judge has dismissed X Corp's lawsuit accusing advertisers of an illegal boycott, a decision Elon Musk has criticized, rejecting claims of a conspiracy among advertisers who stopped spending on X after Elon Musk's acquisition.
Elon Musk's social media platform X is undergoing a restructuring process in anticipation of the upcoming SpaceX initial public offering, which is expected to be as unconventional as Musk himself.
Manuel Kroiss, another cofounder of Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI, has reportedly left the firm, leaving only one cofounder remaining besides Musk ahead of a highly anticipated initial public offering.
A top analyst suggests that funds from Elon Musk's X platform could potentially power a significant Dogecoin rally, though advises waiting for a price dip before investing.
Teenagers have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, claiming its Grok image-generator produced sexually explicit images of them as minors, raising concerns about the images' permanent presence online.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has initiated a new hiring review after admitting to passing on promising candidates, indicating a reevaluation of its recruitment strategy.
Elon Musk reportedly wants xAI to restart due to leadership exits and controversy surrounding its Grok AI model.
AI-generated videos depicting scenes from the Middle East war, such as captured American troops and ruined cities, are widely circulating on Elon Musk's X, highlighting the challenge of deepfake proliferation despite new platform policies.
AI developer Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to challenge its 'supply chain risk' designation, with Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI staff publicly urging a US judge to block the Pentagon's decision and prevent a ban on Anthropic's technology in existing defense…
Elon Musk has announced that X Money, the payment feature for his social media platform X, will enter early public access next month, leading to a significant surge in Dogecoin's price.
Elon Musk's X Money beta program has begun, featuring a metal debit card, which has led to discussions about transaction fees and the use of Dogecoin.
XAI founding member Toby Pohlen wrote that the company taught him to "grind with purpose." Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images Elon Musk's xAI is known for its intense work culture. Founding member Toby Pohlen shared a peek inside. Pohlen described "a day and a half of straight coding and shipping" before Grok's 2023 release. After leaving xAI in February, Pohlen wrote that he was excited to get more than 8 hours of sleep. Elon Musk's companies are "hardcore." It's even in his text messa...
Elon Musk has been confrontational with advertisers since taking over X. Marc Piasecki/Getty Images Elon Musk's X is touting Grok as brand-safe in a presentation it gave to advertisers. The deck…
Elon Musk's companies, X and xAI, are reportedly planning to repay their $17.5 billion debt in full, according to Bloomberg News.
X’s lawyers applied for a stay relating to the Commission’s decision to pass information relating to complaints to its internal ‘supervisory’ team for possible future investigation.
The US military is reportedly turning to Elon Musk's xAI for its AI needs, seeking an alternative to Anthropic's Claude due to ethical disputes. While Anthropic refused to allow "all lawful purposes,
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, is reportedly violating clean air laws by powering its data centers with unauthorized gas turbines, leading to excessive pollution.
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has launched a large-scale inquiry into Elon Musk's X, investigating its AI chatbot Grok's handling of sensitive user data for generating non-consensual sexual photos. This follows similar investigations and raids in France and the UK, all examining X's compliance with data protection regulations and its efforts to prevent harmful content generation.
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 been summoned to appear before French courts in connection with an investigation into his social media platform, X. However, the US Justice Department has reportedly refused to assist the French probe, including an interview with Musk.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has issued a warning that the financial activities of Elon Musk's social media platform, X, could jeopardize the stability of the financial system.
Elon Musk's social media platform X is reportedly hinting at a significant development that could impact Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market. The company is teasing a "true currency" feature, suggesting a potential game-changer for crypto prices.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence lab, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, claiming its new AI anti-discrimination regulations violate free speech protections.
Switzerland's Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter has decided to file a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, after its artificial intelligence service Grok generated several insulting remarks about her on the social media platform X.
Speculation about SpaceX's potential $1.75 trillion valuation and a historic public offering is intensifying, especially as Elon Musk's X reportedly undergoes restructuring ahead of the anticipated IPO.
Elon Musk's social media platform X has undergone fresh layoffs and restructuring, including its chief marketing officer, as it prepares for SpaceX's potential record-setting initial public offering and investor briefings.
A police case has been registered in Kerala against an AI-generated video depicting Prime Minister Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with the platform X also facing an FIR for its potential to mislead and cause riots.
Elon Musk reportedly intervened to halt a plan by X's product head, Nikita Bier, aimed at reducing engagement with "troll" accounts, reflecting his erratic approach to managing the platform.
Three girls from Tennessee are filing a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that the company's AI models were used to create non-consensual nude photos and sexually explicit videos of them from yearbook and social media images.
A group of teenagers is suing Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, alleging that its Grok chatbot generated sexually explicit images of them, despite Musk promoting the AI's ability to create 'spicy' content.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns about Elon Musk's xAI tool, demanding that the Pentagon disclose details regarding xAI's access to classified networks, citing potential threats to military security and credibility.
Aman Gottumukkala, an Indian-origin engineer, is joining Elon Musk's xAI. He previously founded Firebender, an AI coding assistant for Android developers.
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, is experiencing a significant exodus of its founding members, with reports indicating that only 3 of the original 12 founders remain. This comes as Musk acknowledges the company was 'not built right' and is reportedly reviewing old résumés to find new talent.
Most of Elon Musk's xAI cofounders have left the company. Josh Edelson/Getty Images Zihang Dai left xAI this week, and Guodong Zhang is expected to depart in the coming days, insiders say. Zhang oversaw the company's coding agent and its video and image generation tool. After the departures, only two of the engineers who cofounded the company with Elon Musk will remain. The exodus of cofounders from Elon Musk's AI startup continues. Zihang Dai left xAI earlier this week, according to people...
Grok, the AI chatbot, from Elon Musk's X is down for users. As per Downdetector over 300 people are facing issues with Grok.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed concern that Elon Musk's xAI could provide the Pentagon with unrestricted access to AI technology, according to an internal meeting at OpenAI.
X and artificial intelligence startup xAI plan to repay in full about $17.5 billion in debt tied to the companies, Bloomberg News reported
Elon Musk's xAI is planning to buy back $3 billion of debt early in anticipation of its initial public offering.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, is reportedly planning to repay $3 billion in debt ahead of schedule, according to Bloomberg News.
Sam Altman (left) and Elon Musk (right) have taken their legal battle to the court of public opinion, trading barbs in posts on X. Getty Images Elon Musk's xAI accused OpenAI of poaching employees for trade secrets. A California judge granted OpenAI's motion to dismiss. Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have been embroiled in a growing legal feud. A California federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, accusing OpenAI of poaching staff to steal trade secrets....
John Oliver's 'Last Week Tonight' segment focused on Elon Musk's ownership of X, calling it 'worse than useless,' and also touched upon Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in connection with the Epstein files.
Nikita Bier said that Elon Musk's X was "essentially operating like a startup." Marc Piasecki/Getty Images Want to work for one of Elon Musk's companies? Expect small, flat teams. X product head Nikita Bier compared his experience at X to past jobs at Meta and Discord on the "Out of Office" podcast. Bier said that Musk holds "weekly reviews" of one or two slides with every X engineer. One of Elon Musk's lieutenants at X is sharing what it's like to work in the trenches with him. There are some trademarks of a Musk company, whether it be Tesla, SpaceX, or xAI. His teams are flat, his schedule is jam-packed, and his expectations are high. In the lead-up to a big launch, expect to grind out some long hours. X's head of product, Nikita Bier, recently opened up about working under Musk on the "Out of Office" podcast, contrasting it with his past work at Silicon Valley staples like Discord and Meta. Bier described a "very flat organization" with lots of individual contributors reporting directly to Musk himself. There are very few managers, Bier said. "Everyone has an incredible amount of agency," Bier said. "We come up with an idea, we build it in a week, and it's out." Bier also said that Musk was "deep in the weeds." That's a feat for an executive who runs multiple companies (and once a government agency) at the same time. "He does weekly reviews basically with every engineer at the company," Bier said. "You have one or two slides, you present what you got done that week, he gives feedback." While some social media commenters expressed skepticism that every engineer received a weekly review, Musk is clearly hands-on — as evidenced by another xAI employee's podcast appearance. Sulaiman Ghori worked on xAI's Macrohard team. He described flat teams, few managers — and a wager between Musk and an employee on how quickly he could set up a rack of GPUs. The employee won himself a Cybertruck. (Ghori, who also talked about the company's "carnival company" permit workaround for building data centers, announced he was no longer at xAI four days after the podcast was published.) Bier also described a lean but efficient team that had "like 30 core product engineers." "The size of the engineering team is equivalent to a feature when I worked at Facebook," Bier said. "It's essentially operating like a startup." On X, one user asked whether these 30 employees were on the product or design team. Bier responded: "Engineers, 2 designers, 1.5 product managers and me." It's difficult to compare engineering team sizes to the pre-Musk Twitter days — or even discern which "core" team Bier is referencing. After six months of ownership, Musk cut Twitter's staff by 90%. Five hundred engineers remained at the time. What Bier didn't realize before working with Musk, he said, was that the executive will "always do the hard things." Consumer product builders are often looking for quick wins, Bier said. Musk chooses the most important — and difficult — thing to do, he said, from rebuilding the algorithm to building data centers. That also means: Don't expect a lazy Friday at X. "Every morning, every day, there's a new crisis," Bier said. "I'll just open my phone and be like: 'Oh my god.'" Read the original article on Business Insider
Despite speculation, a product head at Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has stated that crypto trading is not currently planned for the platform.
An Irish Labour Court reduced an unfair dismissal award by 63% for a former executive of Elon Musk's X, bringing the total to €201,458.
The NAACP, America's largest civil rights organization, has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI over environmental pollution concerns related to its data center in Memphis.
Elon Musk's social media platform X has announced it will cut payments to users who post clickbait and recycle news stories, aiming to reward original creators and penalize content aggregators.
Jeff Bezos's secretive AI venture, Project Prometheus, is bolstering its team by hiring a former co-founder of Elon Musk's xAI, who had previously joined OpenAI.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has reportedly lost its last original co-founder ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO.
A Dutch court has reaffirmed its prohibition against Elon Musk's xAI, the developer of Grok, from creating and distributing non-consensual AI-generated nude images, imposing a $115,000 daily penalty for non-compliance.
Elon Musk's social media platform X and its AI bot, Grok, experienced a fresh outage, causing thousands of users to be logged out of their accounts and face difficulties accessing the services.
Baltimore Democrats have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI after its Grok AI reportedly generated a 'bikini Elon Musk' deepfake, triggering legal action over sexual deepfakes.
The city of Baltimore has become the first U.S. city to file a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that its Grok chatbot generated deepfake pornographic images and that the company failed to disclose associated risks.
Elon Musk's xAI is adopting a direct client engagement strategy, deploying engineers to clients like Shift4 Payments, to compete with rivals OpenAI and Anthropic by leveraging X's social data.
The first images of Elon Musk's X Money debit card have appeared online, partially thanks to William Shatner, as X begins rolling out its new financial service.
Teens have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that Grok generated pornographic images of them, adding to the ongoing scandal that has already prompted warnings from the Australian online safety regulator regarding child abuse material on X.
A new payment video reportedly shows Elon Musk's X Money Debit Card in action, hinting at upcoming financial services from X.
Elon Musk's social media platform X has submitted proposals to the EU Commission detailing remedies for its blue check mark verification system, following a significant fine and ongoing dialogue with regulators.
Actor William Shatner reportedly turned a $42 money transfer from Elon Musk, received through the upcoming X Money banking product, into nearly $200,000 for his charity.
Liverpool and Manchester United have lodged complaints with Elon Musk's X after its Grok AI feature produced offensive posts, including content related to player Diogo Jota and the Hillsborough and Munich disasters.
William Shatner discusses new money features on Elon Musk's X platform, as the company accelerates its vision to become a 'super app'.
Reports indicate that Elon Musk's companies, X and xAI, are planning to repay their $17.5 billion debt in full.
Elon Musk's X, xAI plan to repay $17.5 billion in debt in full, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
OpenAI's Chief Strategy Officer criticized Elon Musk's xAI after a court dismissed its trade secret case against OpenAI, suggesting the lawsuit was primarily driven by Musk's personal agenda.
A US judge has dismissed for now a trade-secrets lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's xAI against rival artificial intelligence company OpenAI.
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny, with X offices raided in France and the UK opening a fresh investigation into Grok.
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.
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.