Key Takeaways Trump calls Musk’s America Party “ridiculous,” viewing it as a distraction from the two-party system. The relationship between Trump and Musk has soured due to policy disagreements, particularly over federal spending. Trump criticized Musk for promoting an “Electric Vehicle Mandate,” emphasizing the need for consumer choice in vehicle options. Musk supports removing EV…
Key Takeaways Tesla reorganizes executive roles after the exit of Omead Afshar, who was Head of Sales in North America and Europe. Elon Musk takes direct control of sales in North America and Europe following Afshar’s departure. Afshar’s exit is linked to slow sales in key markets, despite Tesla’s strong overall performance as the leading…
Key Takeaways Memphis politicians are in debate over pollution concerns from the xAI Colossus supercomputer. The NAACP and SELC are considering a lawsuit against xAI due to air and water pollution fears. Third-party air quality tests show safe levels of pollutants, but omit ozone, raising concerns from SELC. Activist Pamela Moses criticized xAI for exploiting…
Key Takeaways Musk’s lawyers controversially claim that he does not use a computer. This claim arises as part of Musk’s legal battle against OpenAI, which has counter-sued him. Employees at X have reportedly seen Musk using a laptop, contradicting his attorneys’ claims. Musk’s social media indicates he actively uses computers, including references to his “ancient…
Key Takeaways Successful launch of Tesla’s Robotaxi platform in Austin, Texas for a small group. First-ever Tesla Robotaxi app allows climate adjustments and syncing of entertainment before rides. Rides currently include a safety monitor for smooth operation without control over the vehicle. Early reviews of rides describe them as “smooth” and “comfortable,” with commendations for…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk is attempting to “fix” his AI, Grok, after it contradicted his view on political violence. Grok suggested that right-wing political violence has been more frequent since 2016, which upset Musk. The AI cited data about violence from both political sides, indicating right-wing acts were more lethal. Musk accused Grok of “parroting…
Key Takeaways xAI’s Grok 3 is teaming up with Oracle Cloud for enhanced corporate AI solutions. Oracle’s infrastructure will support Grok 3 for faster processing and training of AI models. Grok 3 will be hosted alongside models from Meta, Mistral, and Cohere, ensuring data security. Elon Musk’s Grok 3 offers basic features for free, with…
Key Takeaways A former Tesla manager, Matthew LaBrot, was fired for raising concerns about CEO Elon Musk’s leadership harming the company. LaBrot believes Tesla’s sales problems are more significant than the company claims, attributing them partly to Musk’s controversial online presence. LaBrot describes a shift in focus at Tesla from electric vehicle advocacy to saving…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk strongly refutes Bloomberg’s claim that xAI is losing $1 billion monthly. Bloomberg’s report suggests xAI faces significant financial losses, including a projected $13 billion loss by 2025. Musk acknowledges the importance of understanding AI’s potential, responding to an X user about the stakes involved. xAI is reportedly valued at $80 billion…
Key Takeaways xAI faces a lawsuit from NAACP & Southern Environmental Law Center over air pollution from turbines. The data center operates without an air permit, citing a contested 364-day exemption. Emissions from turbines might worsen health risks in an area with high cancer rates. xAI claims economic benefits, including billions in investments and projected…