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 Texas lawmakers have requested Tesla to delay its Robotaxi launch until September to ensure compliance with new laws. The launch was originally set for June 22, which has been a moving target for Tesla for quite some time. Lawmakers believe the delay is crucial for public safety and building trust in Tesla’s autonomous…
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 Tesla Robotaxis are increasingly visible on Austin’s streets as testing ramps up ahead of launch. The first public sighting of a driverless Robotaxi occurred just over a week ago, closely aligning with Tesla’s target launch date. Unique decals are being used on Robotaxis to help the public identify them, as they lack distinct…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk teases significant enhancements for Tesla’s Optimus Gen 3, highlighting its potential for consumer use and financial growth. Optimus has evolved from a basic concept to several functional prototypes aiding Tesla’s manufacturing efforts. Major improvements in Gen 2 include: a 22-pound weight reduction, 30% faster walking speed, and double the degrees of…
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…
Key Takeaways SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell met with India’s Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to discuss Starlink’s expansion in India. The meeting focused on using satellite communications to support India’s Digital India initiative. Scindia highlighted the “transformative potential” of satellite technologies, while Shotwell expressed gratitude for Starlink’s telecom license approval. Starlink’s GMPCS license allows it to…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk denies drug use allegations made by the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. He published a recent drug test showing negative results across all substances. Musk criticized the publications, calling them “hypocrites” and encouraging them to take drug tests themselves. Musk acknowledged past use of ketamine for treating depression but…