businessman and entrepreneur (born 1971)
X outage: Elon Musk's site is down, here's what we know: X went down on Friday, Jan. 16.
mashable.com/article/x-outage-crash-elon-musk-twitter
Elon Musk has turned his attention to the race to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell with an eight-digit donation to a PAC backing a GOP candidate ... Show more
Elon Musk puts $10 million into heated US Senate race in Kentucky
Elon Musk puts $10 million into heated US Senate race in Kentucky
Elon Musk says OpenAI and Microsoft owe him $134 billion in "wrongful gains"
techspot.com/news/110972-elon-musk-openai-microsoft-owe-134-billion-wrongful.html
Key FactsMusk Seeks $172 Billion from OpenAI and Microsoft
4 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com
- Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for alleged wrongful gains totaling up to $172 billion.
- Musk contributed approximately 60% of OpenAI’s initial seed funding and helped recruit early staff.
- Both companies reject the lawsuit and dispute the reliability of Musk’s financial expert’s calculations.
- A judge approved a jury trial set to begin in April in Oakland, California.
Elon Musk’s Grok ‘Undressing’ Problem Isn’t Fixed: X has placed more restrictions on Grok’s ability to generate explicit AI images, but tests show that the ...
wired.com/story/elon-musks-grok-undressing-problem-isnt-fixed/
Key FactsElon Musk's Grok Faces Persistent Safety Challenges
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wired.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wired.com
- X implemented new restrictions on Grok’s explicit image generation, but the standalone app and website still allow undressing content.
- Tests by experts revealed Grok can create photorealistic nudity outside X, even though image generation is limited to verified users on X.
- Several governments have launched probes into Grok due to concerns over nonconsensual sexual imagery and content involving minors.
- Musk stated that explicit AI-generated nudity is only permitted for fictional adults, but enforcement and moderation remain inconsistent.
We can still generate photorealistic nudity on Grok.com.— Paul Bouchaud, the lead researcher at Paris-based nonprofit AI Forensics, who has been tracking the use of Grok to create sexualized images.
Scoop: Musk shocks with $10 million donation in Ky. Senate race: It's the biggest sign yet that Musk plans to spend big for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
axios.com/2026/01/19/elon-musk-10-million-campaign-donation-kentucky
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary to hold press conference today to respond to Elon Musk’s ‘Twitter tantrum’
independent.ie/irish-news/ryanair-boss-michael-oleary-to-hold-press-conference-today-to-respond-to-elon-musks-twitter-tantrum/a387823227.html
Key FactsElon Musk’s Ryanair Buyout Proposal Fuels Public Feud
20 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Elon Musk proposed buying Ryanair after its CEO dismissed installing Starlink satellite internet on the airline’s fleet.
- Michael O’Leary cited an increase of $200-$250 million annually in fuel costs due to added antenna drag.
- The exchange escalated into insults and a social media poll where over 75% supported Musk’s takeover idea.
- Market reaction was muted as Ryanair shares declined nearly 1% amid takeover speculation.
I would pay no attention whatsoever to Elon Musk.— Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, in an interview with Newstalk regarding Elon Musk's comments about installing wifi on Ryanair planes.
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Do Tesla Investors Have To Worry About Elon Musk Selling Stock?: Remember in 2022 When Elon Musk bought Twitter? He has an idea for a another big purchase ...
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Helen Zille on the GNU, Elon Musk and BBBEE: The DA's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg has made the big move from Cape Town.
ewn.co.za/2026/01/20/helen-zille-on-the-gnu-elon-and-bbbee
'Don't buy the Roadster' if safety is your goal, says Elon Musk
mashable.com/article/elon-musk-tesla-roadster-safety-not-a-priority
Michael O’Leary takes aim at ‘liar’ Donald Trump and ‘idiot’ Elon Musk: Ryanair boss lashes US president and Tesla chief in media interviews
irishtimes.com/business/2026/01/17/michael-oleary-takes-aim-at-liar-donald-trump-and-idiot-elon-musk/
Nate Morris Chances of Winning in Kentucky as Elon Musk Gives $10M—Polls: Musk donated $10 million to Morris, a Republican running to replace Senator Mitch ...
newsweek.com/nate-morris-chances-winning-kentucky-elon-musk-donates-10m-11382656
Elon Musk says Tesla’s restarted Dojo3 will be for ‘space-based AI compute’: Tesla aims to restart work on Dojo3, its previously abandoned third-generation AI ...
techcrunch.com/2026/01/20/elon-musk-says-teslas-restarted-dojo3-will-be-for-space-based-ai-compute/
Threads has overtaken X in daily users, but only on mobile: On the web, Elon Musk's social network still reigns supreme.
mashable.com/article/threads-x-daily-mobile-users
Wikipedia’s Existential Threats Feel Greater Than Ever: As the free online encyclopedia turns 25, it’s facing political opposition, AI scraping ...
wired.com/story/wikipedias-existential-threats-have-never-been-greater/
More billionaires – and they are getting richer and richer: How is the money distributed? The development organization Oxfam investigates this question once a ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/oxfam-superreiche-100.html
Key FactsBillionaire Wealth Threatens Democracy and Media Diversity
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euobserver.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euobserver.com
- Global billionaire fortunes hit unprecedented levels in 2025, with growth tripling previous annual increases.
- Billionaires hold disproportionate political power, being 4,000 times more likely to occupy political offices than average citizens.
- Wealth concentration extends to media ownership, with billionaires controlling over half of the largest global media companies.
- By November 2025, the EU counted 513 billionaires whose combined wealth exceeded Italy’s entire GDP and approached that of France.
The report shows that really we are not just talking about some money that buys luxury goods of consumption, but it's really money that buys politics, elections, that buys judges, that influence politics.— Chiara Putaturo from Oxfam, highlighting the dangers of political inequality.
Musk's xAI curbs Grok image editing after California, Europe air concerns: Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI said late on Wednesday it imposed ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/musk-says-unaware-grok-generating-explicit-images-minors-2026-01-14/
Key FactsAI Tool Grok Enables Abuse of Religious Women’s Images
Jan 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wired.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wired.com
- Grok-generated AI content frequently alters women wearing religious or cultural garments such as saris and hijabs.
- Muslim women and women of color face disproportionate harassment and digital exploitation through Grok’s outputs.
- X platform limits Grok image requests for unpaid users, but explicit and abusive images remain widely accessible.
- Current laws inadequately address nuanced image manipulations that serve as tools for controlling women’s representations.
What I was always worried about was basically this nightmare scenario, which is just men being able to manipulate in real time what women look like and what they say and what they do.— Mary Anne Franks, a civil rights law professor at the George Washington University, discussing the manipulation of women's likenesses through technology.
The Lawsuit That Could Reshape the AI Industry Is Going to Trial: Elon Musk and Sam Altman will face off in court this spring, in a case that could have ...
time.com/7353391/elon-musk-sam-altman-openai-trial/
interestingengineering.com Jan 17
Pentagon expands Grok AI into classified systems despite rising scrutiny outside US
interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/pentagon-grok-ai-classified-networks
‘I don’t need to go outside to be insulted’: Michael O’Leary thanks Elon Musk for ‘wonderful boost in publicity’
‘AI will create more work’: IWG CEO warns 4-day work week may never happen: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has warned that automation will make many tasks ...
financialexpress.com/trending/ai-will-create-more-work-iwg-ceo-warns-4-day-work-week-may-never-happen/4114249/
Tesla wants to offer autonomous driving only on a subscription basis.: Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature will no longer be available as a one-time purchase ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/tesla-will-autonomes-fahren-nur-noch-im-abo-anbieten/
Customers lament Tesla’s move toward monthly fees for self-driving cars: ‘You will own nothing and be happy’
fortune.com/2026/01/15/tesla-self-driving-car-subscription/
Paid articlePaywallKey FactsTesla Switches Full Self-Driving to Subscription
Jan 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Tesla will offer its full self-driving software exclusively via monthly subscription starting mid-February.
- Previously, customers could purchase the software for a one-time fee of $8,000 or pay $99 monthly.
- The system still requires drivers to stay alert and be ready to take control if necessary.
- Nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles with this technology are under investigation by U.S. safety regulators due to multiple crash reports.
Musk seeks up to $134bn in ‘wrongful gains’ from OpenAI, Microsoft: South African-born billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk says he deserves the “wrongful gains” ...
news24.com/business/companies/musk-seeks-up-to-134bn-in-wrongful-gains-from-openai-microsoft-20260117-0484
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Elon Musk Says the SEC Is Unconstitutional: Lawyers for the Tesla CEO made the argument in federal court. He is fighting allegations he filed a late ...
barrons.com/articles/elon-musk-sec-unconstitutional-c48187e4
Paid articlePaywall Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO insult each other over Starlink: Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary publicly clash. O'Leary considers Starlink too ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/elon-musk-und-ryanair-ceo-beleidigen-sich-wegen-starlink-gegenseitig/
Lufthansa and Elon Musk: Starlink on all flights, criticism from the SPD: Lufthansa wants to offer free Starlink internet on all flights. Criticism comes from ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/lufthansa-und-elon-musk-starlink-auf-allen-fluegen-kritik-von-der-spd/
Buying is out of the question: Many Germans no longer want a Tesla, according to a survey
t3n.de/news/tesla-kauf-kommt-nicht-infrage-umfrage-1726012/
Donald Trump, Elon Musk Pay Tribute to ‘Great Influencer’ Scott Adams: Adams, the creator of comic ‘Dilbert’ and a conservative commentator, died Tuesday at age ...
time.com/7346058/scott-adams-obituary-tributes-dilbert-comic-politics-controversy-trump-musk/
people Jan 16
Ashley St. Clair Sues Elon Musk’s xAI Over Grok Sexual Images of Her, Alleging It 'Uses AI to...
people.com/ashley-st-clair-sues-elon-musks-xai-over-grok-sexual-images-11886703
X reportedly still allows Grok-created, sexualized images despite new ban: The controversy continues for Elon Musk's X.
mashable.com/article/x-allowing-grok-nude-images-despite-ban-report
Trump’s First Year and How He Is Wrecking Lincoln’s America: The president is setting our bedrock values back generations.
thedailybeast.com/trumps-first-year-and-how-he-is-wrecking-lincolns-america/
Ilhan Omar Rips Elon Musk Over 'Laughable' Error: 'One Of The Dumbest People On Earth'
huffpost.com/entry/ilhan-omar-rips-elon-musk-over-laughable-error-you-are-one-of-the-dumbest-people-on-earth_n_6966230ae4b0d5c7db77f2f0
the-independent.com Jan 16
X down: Twitter not working in another major outage: Technical issues come amid widespread criticism of Elon Musk’s platform
the-independent.com/tech/x-down-twitter-not-working-status-b2902008.html
Billionaires’ Wealth Rockets to Record High: The world’s top 12 billionaires hold more wealth than four billion people.
thedailybeast.com/billionaires-wealth-rockets-to-record-high/
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Elon Musk Makes Part of X Algorithm Open Source, Says It ‘Sucks’: He also says it's dumb.
gizmodo.com/elon-musk-makes-part-of-x-algorithm-open-source-says-it-sucks-2000712201
Solly Malatsi's directive raises concerns over Starlink's operations in South Africa
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-01-16-solly-malatsis-directive-raises-concerns-over-starlinks-operations-in-south-africa/
Elon Musk limits Grok’s image editing features in response to surge in non-consensual sexual imagery
english.elpais.com/technology/2026-01-13/elon-musk-limits-groks-image-editing-features-in-response-to-surge-in-non-consensual-pornography.html
Study on wealth distribution: Musk earns an average annual salary in four seconds
taz.de/Studie-zur-Reichtumsverteilung/!6146404/
Everything Is Content for the ‘Clicktatorship’: In the second Trump administration, online conspiracy theories are shaping real-world policies like never before.
wired.com/story/everything-is-content-for-the-clicktatorship/
California orders Musk's xAI to stop allowing fake sexualized images of minors: AI-generated sexual imagery of children has raised alarms with regulators and ...
axios.com/2026/01/16/xai-california-elon-musk-deepfakes-children-grok
Trump Billionaire Bros’ Wealth Explodes After Inauguration Suck-Up: Even those who previously criticized the president have watched their wealth skyrocket after ...
thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-billionaire-bros-elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-wealth-explodes-after-inauguration-suck-up/
Elon Musk: Tesla FSD will soon become subscription-only
mashable.com/article/tesla-fsd-subscription-only
Musk’s Grok blocked by Indonesia, Malaysia over sexualized images in world first: Elon Musk’s Grok has been blocked by Indonesia and Malaysia, the first ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/12/business/indonesia-malaysia-grok-elon-musk-intl-hnk
BBC Jan 15
Elon Musk's X to block Grok from undressing images of real people: Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8gz8g2qnlo
Musk vs Altman: OpenAI Trial Testimony ‘Will Blow Your Mind,’ Says Musk - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)
benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/01/49985387/musk-vs-altman-openai-trial-testimony-will-blow-your-mind-says-musk
'We choose Denmark' over the U.S., says Greenland's prime minister: Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Tuesday his nation would rather ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-we-choose-denmark-over-the-us-says-greenlands-prime-minister/
Key FactsDenmark and Greenland Reject US Control Threats
Jan 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Denmark and Greenland firmly oppose US claims and emphasize their unified status within the Kingdom of Denmark.
- The White House meeting aims to de-escalate the dispute and seek a diplomatic resolution to US security concerns.
- Greenlandic leaders have shifted focus from self-determination to strengthening ties with Denmark amid the crisis.
- President Trump dismisses Greenland's stance and considers military and financial measures to gain control.
We choose the Greenland we know today – as part of the Kingdom of Denmark.— Vivian Motzfeldt, Greenlandic minister, in a statement released by the Danish ambassador to the U.S. late on Tuesday.
Pentagon is embracing Musk’s Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok will ...
pilotonline.com/2026/01/13/pentagon-grok/
Key FactsPentagon Adopts Musk’s Grok AI Amid Controversy
Jan 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Grok will operate alongside Google’s AI within Pentagon networks.
- Grok is set to go live later this month with access to extensive military and intelligence data.
- This initiative continues despite international bans and investigations triggered by Grok’s controversial outputs.
- Hegseth stresses the need for military AI free from ideological limits to accelerate innovation.
We need innovation to come from anywhere and evolve with speed and purpose.— Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a speech at SpaceX.
Grok Made Sexual Image of Ashley St. Clair Covered in Swastikas: Lawsuit: St. Clair, the conservative influencer and the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children ...
newsweek.com/elon-musk-ashley-st-clair-grok-xai-lawsuit-11371064
Ten years ago—long before Elon Musk became a household name or the richest person on the planet—his ex-wife, Justine Musk ... Show more
Why Silicon Valley is losing faith in the American dream: In Silicon Valley, the servers are humming again – and so is the unease. Massive data centers packed ...
techspot.com/news/110990-why-silicon-valley-losing-faith-american-dream.html
Labour’s first ‘Twitter tsar’ says ministers should get off ‘cesspit’ X immediately
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/twitter-x-grok-images-elon-musk-kerry-mccarthy-b2899498.html
Key FactsUK Investigates X Over AI-Generated Sexual Abuse Images
Jan 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arstechnica.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arstechnica.com
- UK regulator Ofcom is investigating X after Grok produced thousands of sexualized images involving women and children.
- The platform may have breached laws requiring the blocking of illegal content, including child sexual abuse material.
- Grok has been blocked in other countries, and the UK may follow suit if X does not comply with regulations.
- The probe is prioritized and ongoing, with X allowed to respond before a final ruling is issued.
The legal responsibility is on platforms to decide whether content breaks UK laws, and they can use our Illegal Content Judgements Guidance when making these decisions.— An Ofcom spokesperson stated this in the context of the investigation into X.
EWN Jan 13
Elon Musk is a 'malignant political threat', says Songezo Zibi: Zibi of Rise Mzansi and Chairperson of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts is the ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/13/elon-musk-is-a-malignant-political-threat-says-songezo-zibi
Elon Musk's favorite right-winger from Austria: The world's richest man shared one of his theses on his platform X. The leadership of the German AfD now ...
diepresse.com/20492797/elon-musks-liebster-rechter-aus-oesterreich
Elon Musk ‘not aware of any naked underage images generated by Grok,’ says xAI will fix ‘adverserial hacking’ of prompts
financialexpress.com/life/technology-elon-musk-not-aware-of-any-naked-underage-images-generated-by-grok-says-xai-will-fix-adverserial-hacking-of-prompts-4108007/
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun says Elon Musk’s time is worth far more than money. The Tron founder said he would be willing to pay $30 million for just one ... Show more
WindowsCentral Jan 14
Elon Musk says going to medical school will be pointless in 3 years: "Everyone will have access to medical care that is better than what the president ...
windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/elon-musk-says-going-to-medical-school-will-be-pointless-in-3-years
Elon Musk is spending big money on politics again: Last year, Musk swore off political spending. Now, he's reportedly made his biggest political contribution ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-political-spending-kentucky-nate-morris-2026-1
Musk drops $10 million in race to replace McConnell: Report: Billionaire Elon Musk donated $10 million last week to a super PAC affiliated with Republican ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5695621-musk-donation-nate-morris-kentucky-senate/
Elon Musk Might Not Be the Richest Man Alive If He Had Listened To His Mom—'I Told Him Not To Do An Elect
benzinga.com/news/topics/26/01/49963898/elon-musk-might-not-be-the-richest-man-alive-if-he-had-listened-to-his-mom-i-told-him-not-to-do-an-electric-car-as-well-as-rockets
Elon Musk hits out at Keir Starmer after reposting AI image of PM wearing a bikini
standard.co.uk/news/world/x-grok-keir-starmer-elon-musk-b1265917.html
Keir Starmer Warns Elon Musk He's Ready To Crack Down On 'Disgusting And Shameful' Grok
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/keir-starmer-warns-elon-musk-hes-ready-to-crack-down-on-disgusting-and-shameful-grok_uk_69656974e4b0f5f77ec861f2
Elon Musk says Tesla ‘almost done’ with AI5 design, 6 months after saying it was ‘finished’
electrek.co/2026/01/17/elon-musk-tesla-almost-done-with-ai5-design-6-months-after-saying-finished/
Channel 4 News’ Senior Political Correspondent Paul McNamara grills the Liberal Democrats leader on his frequent usage of X despite calling for the government ... Show more
Musk's Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown: How SpaceX withstands Iranian attacks on Starlink is expected to be closely watched by U.S ...
reuters.com/world/musks-starlink-faces-high-profile-security-test-iran-crackdown-2026-01-16/
