Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirmed SpaceX-xAI merger talks by replying “Yeah” to an X post calling SpaceX a future Dyson Swarm company. Reuters reports ongoing discussions for exchanging xAI shares for SpaceX stock, though no deal is finalized. Two Nevada entities formed on January 21 to facilitate potential merger transaction. Merger aligns with Musk’s vision…
” Key Takeaways The Boring Company opens its newest Vegas Loop station at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on level V-1 of the south valet area. Free rides available from Fontainebleau to Las Vegas Convention Center, Encore, and Westgate stations. Fontainebleau station connects to Riviera Station for access to the full Vegas Loop network. December expansion enables…
” Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirmed ARK Invest’s report projecting Tesla Cybercab at $0.20 per mile operating cost by 2030, half of Waymo’s $0.40. This “full considered” cost includes energy, maintenance, cleaning, depreciation, and insurance. Compared to U.S. average $0.77/mile for new vehicles, Uber/Lyft $1-4/mile, and Waymo $0.60+ per mile. Tesla targets 5.5-6 miles per…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirmed as a last-minute speaker for the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. Scheduled for a Thursday session with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, indicating a thaw in relations. This marks Musk’s first attendance at the WEF, after declining prior invites including 2024. Musk previously criticized the WEF as elitist, boring, and…
Key Takeaways Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary fires back at Elon Musk’s Starlink WiFi criticism, noting ongoing feud over weeks. O’Leary disputes Starlink’s claim: only <10% of Ryanair passengers would pay for WiFi vs. claimed 90%. O’Leary shrugs off Musk’s “retar*ed twat” insult, saying he’s at the back of a long queue including his kids. Thanks…
Key Takeaways The Boring Company received $50,000 from EDAWN to study a potential 9-mile tunnel from Reno to Tesla Gigafactory Nevada. Study aims to address worsening I-80 congestion and accidents, amid growth in Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center housing Tesla and Panasonic. Tesla and Panasonic contacted Nevada Governor’s Office on transport solutions, including support for a separate…
Key Takeaways Tesla has restarted work on its Dojo 3 AI training supercomputer now that the AI5 chip design is stable. Elon Musk confirmed the update on X, announcing hiring for engineers on what he calls the world’s highest-volume AI chips—email AI_Chips@Tesla.com with 3 bullet points on toughest problems solved. Tesla’s AI roadmap: AI4 achieves self-driving safety…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s AI5 chip design is nearly complete, with AI6 already in early development. Future chips (AI7, AI8, AI9+) targeting a rapid 9-month design cycle for fast iteration. Tesla’s in-house chips poised to become the world’s highest-volume AI processors. Elon Musk’s X post serves as a recruiting call for AI and chip engineers. Community…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk’s X suffered a major outage Friday morning, preventing many users from accessing the platform. Users encountered error messages like “Something went wrong. Try reloading” and endless spinning icons. Downdetector recorded over 100,000 reports by 10:52 a.m. ET, with issues starting around 10:10 a.m. ET. Breakdown: 56% mobile app problems, 33% website…
Key Takeaways Federal judge in Oakland rejected OpenAI and Microsoft’s motion to dismiss Elon Musk’s lawsuit, paving the way for a jury trial this spring. Musk alleges OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit, open-source mission after accepting billions, misleading him on its charitable purpose. Judge upheld Musk’s legal standing despite his $38M donation via intermediary, protecting charitable…