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Controversial Elon Musk: Can you still buy a Tesla?:
Elon Musk is under increasing pressure. Advertising customers are running away, Tesla's sales figures are ...
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As EV sales slump Elon Musk comes up Trumps: At the risk of turning off the fans who jumped first for EVs, Elon Musk has dug in with the world’s most prominent ...
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Starlink relents to Brazil, agrees to block Elon Musk’s X platform: Starlink complies with order to block X but vows to keep fighting asset freeze.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/starlink-reluctantly-blocks-x-in-brazil-vows-to-keep-fighting-asset-freeze/
Quick Glance: Starlink Blocks X in Brazil Amid Legal Dispute
- Starlink has agreed to comply with Brazil's order to block the X platform.
- This decision follows a court ruling that froze Starlink's assets, while the company continues to challenge this order legally.
- The Brazilian telecom agency Anatel confirmed that Starlink would implement the blocking within hours.
- The conflict between X and Brazil has escalated over several months, particularly after Musk threatened to ignore legal directives.
Elon Musk’s Daughter Vivian Slams His Offer to Give Taylor Swift a Baby: Vivian Jenna Wilson, 20, the eldest of twins Musk fathered with author Justine Musk ...
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Quick Glance: Vivian Wilson Critiques Musk's Inappropriate Comment
- Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk's daughter, labeled his remark about Taylor Swift as 'sexist' and 'incel nonsense.'
- Her criticism followed Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris in the presidential race.
- Wilson emphasized that such comments are belittling and unacceptable, urging others not to tolerate such treatment.
- She also stated that Musk has been an absent father and often cruel towards her.
Elon Musk says the first Starship Mars flight will happen in 2 years: "These will be uncrewed to test the reliability of landing intact on Mars ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-first-starship-launch-mars-happen-2-years-2024-9
Quick Glance: First Uncrewed Mars Flight Scheduled for Two Years
- Elon Musk announced that the first uncrewed flight of SpaceX's Starship to Mars will occur in two years.
- These missions aim to test the reliability of landing on Mars, with the potential for crewed flights in four years if successful.
- Musk anticipates an exponential increase in flight rates if these timelines are met.
- His Mars colonization plans have frequently shifted, with earlier timelines often revised.
Elon Musk on track to be world's first trillionaire by 2027: report: Musk's wealth, which is closely tied to his Tesla stake, has fluctuated over the past few ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-trillionaire-first-2027-tesla-wealth-money-2024-9
Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: Elon Musk: First Trillionaire by 2027?
- Elon Musk is set to become the world's first trillionaire by 2027, with his wealth growing at an annual rate of 110%.
- The Trillion Dollar Club report predicts Gautam Adani will be the second trillionaire in 2028, followed by Jensen Huang and Prajogo Pangestu.
- Public interest in who will become the first trillionaire has been ongoing since John D. Rockefeller was named a billionaire in 1916.
- Musk faced backlash for a controversial post about the Holocaust, which he later deleted.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Is Now the Worst Buyout for Banks Since the Financial Crisis
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Millions of likes for Taylor Swift after voting recommendation for Harris: After announcing that she would support US presidential candidate Harris ...
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Elon Musk explains 80/20 prediction for AI: Elon Musk there's a better chance that AI results in a better future — but he thinks there's still a 20% chance of ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-all-in-podcast-ai-prediction-2024-9
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Discusses AI's Future Risks and Rewards
- Elon Musk outlined his vision for artificial intelligence, suggesting a potential future characterized by immense prosperity but also a 20% risk of human annihilation.
- He indicated an 80% likelihood of a positive outcome where AI and humanoid robots enhance life and productivity.
- Musk announced the development of the humanoid robot Optimus, which could be mass-produced in five to six years, capable of handling various everyday tasks.
- He cautioned against a potential 'crisis of meaning' if robots outperform humans in jobs, predicting that in 30 years, robots could vastly outnumber humans.
Inside X, fears rise of forced relocation to Texas with new HQ: Staffers on certain technical teams overseen by X owner Elon Musk have been told to expect an ...
fortune.com/2024/09/10/inside-elon-musk-x-san-francisco-fears-of-forced-relocation-texas-hq/
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Elon Musk is intrigued by the idea women can’t think freely because of ‘low T’: Every time it seems he can’t possibly sink any lower, the billionaire CEO grabs a ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/sep/07/elon-musk-women-testosterone
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Highlights Toxic Masculinity in Controversial Post
- Elon Musk has recently attracted attention for sharing misogynistic content on X, including a post suggesting that women and 'low T men' cannot think freely.
- His response, calling the statement an 'interesting observation,' may reflect his actual endorsement of such harmful views.
- The term 'low T' illustrates how toxic masculinity also affects men, pressuring them to display their testosterone levels and influencing political discourse.
- While declining testosterone levels among men are concerning, they are primarily attributed to environmental factors, not feminism.
Elon Musk could be the world's first trillionaire: If his current fortune of 237 billion dollars continues to grow, Musk will cross this limit as early as ...
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Elon Musk: SpaceX plans flight to Mars for 2026 - | Golem.de: SpaceX's Starship is about to make its fifth flight. According to Elon Musk ...
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Imane Khelif slams 'cruel' Elon Musk in emotional interview: Imane Khelif has hit out Elon Musk for helping to facilitate a 'cruel' campaign of abuse against her ...
metro.co.uk/2024/09/08/imane-khelif-slams-cruel-elon-musk-emotional-interview-21568597/
Quick Glance: Imane Khelif Critiques Elon Musk in Tearful Interview
- Imane Khelif condemned Elon Musk for facilitating a 'cruel' campaign of abuse against her during the Olympic Games in Paris.
- Despite being cleared to compete, Khelif faced constant online harassment, especially after her victory in women's boxing.
- Musk amplified the attacks by sharing a post criticizing her participation, contributing to the online hate she received.
- Khelif has filed a lawsuit against X for cyber harassment and seeks an investigation into those responsible for the abuse.
Musk says SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years: SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the next ...
reuters.com/technology/space/musk-says-spacex-launch-first-uncrewed-starships-mars-two-years-2024-09-07/
Quick Glance: Musk Announces Uncrewed Starship Mars Mission Timeline
- SpaceX plans to launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years.
- Elon Musk stated these missions will test the reliability of landing on Mars.
- If successful, the first crewed flights to Mars could occur in four years.
- Musk aims to establish a self-sustaining city on Mars within about 20 years.
Social media platform: John Cleese announces his departure from X on X: "Thanks for the dinner": With a few ironic lines to Elon Musk, John Cleese has announced ...
spiegel.de/kultur/kino/john-cleese-kuendigt-auf-x-seinen-abschied-von-x-an-a-5401bb98-c9ea-4641-93d6-2443a423009f
Elon Musk Lays Out Plan for Mars Colony: Saturday evening, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk laid out his plans for Mars exploration and colonization.
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What Right-Wing Influencers Actually Said in Those Tenet Media Videos: A WIRED analysis shows that right-wing stars like Tim Pool and Benny Johnson focused on ...
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Gizmodo Sep 06
Report Claims Advertisers Will Flee Elon’s X Next Year, Tanking Revenue Even Further
gizmodo.com/report-claims-advertisers-will-flee-elons-x-next-year-tanking-revenue-even-further-2000495507
What Did Elon Musk Say About Taylor Swift’s Endorsement?: Responding to Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement after the presidential debate ...
thecut.com/article/what-did-elon-musk-say-about-taylor-swifts-endorsement.html
Elon Musk Is an Internet God: With both X and Starlink under his control, the world’s richest man wields unprecedented power.
theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/09/elon-musk-brazil-starlink-x/679711/
Quick Glance: Musk as the All-Powerful Internet Mogul
- Starlink has connected hundreds of Brazilian communities to the internet but is embroiled in legal disputes with the government.
- The conflict between X and the Brazilian Supreme Court underscores tensions surrounding free speech and internet regulation.
- Musk not only controls information access through X but also determines who has internet access and what content is available.
- As the number of Starlink satellites increases, Musk's influence over global communication is set to expand significantly.
Elon Musk says human could reach Mars in 4 years after uncrewed SpaceX Starship trips
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/09/09/spacex-launch-mars-elon-musk-starship/75145498007/
Mark Zuckerberg could become world's richest person after $51B gain: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has gained an unmatched $51 billion in net worth this year ...
businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-meta-net-worth-wealth-rich-list-musk-bezos-2024-9
Elon Musk Has Backed Himself Into a Corner in Brazil: After a public standoff with a judge over X and Starlink’s operations in the country ...
wired.com/story/x-starlink-brazil-suspension-musk/
Quick Glance: Musk Cornered: X and Starlink's Brazil Dilemma
- Elon Musk has lost X's access to Brazil, impacting over 40 million users, due to non-compliance with orders from the TSE.
- The ban on X forced Starlink to comply with court rulings to retain its customer base.
- Musk continues to challenge the judiciary, escalating conflicts with the TSE, which has been addressing misinformation and hate speech since 2019.
- The closure of X's office in Brazil has created further legal complications, while conservative politicians seek to contest the suspension.
Brazil: Ex-President Bolsonaro leads protest against blocking of X: A Supreme Federal Judge has ordered the platform to be shut down. The former head of state is ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/brasilien-bolsonaro-sperrung-x-demo-lux.4pUfUwHAW8qdQ15mnWi7ga
Time snubs Elon Musk from 100 most influential people in AI — but includes Scarlett Johansson
nypost.com/2024/09/06/business/time-snubs-elon-musk-from-100-most-influential-people-in-ai/
Starlink tells Brazil regulator it will not comply with X suspension: Elon Musk-controlled satellite internet provider Starlink has told Brazil's telecom ...
reuters.com/technology/starlink-tells-brazil-regulator-it-will-not-comply-with-x-suspension-2024-09-02/
Quick Glance: Brazil Blocks Musk's X Amid Ongoing Legal Dispute
- Brazil has begun blocking Elon Musk's platform X after the company failed to comply with a court order.
- The suspension was enforced after X missed a deadline to appoint a legal representative in Brazil, escalating tensions with the Supreme Court.
- Court actions include daily fines for users attempting to access the platform via VPNs.
- The dispute has also resulted in the freezing of bank accounts belonging to Musk's satellite provider Starlink in Brazil.
Musk's xAI in talks for share in future Tesla revenue, WSJ reports: Elon Musk's AI startup xAI has held talks for a share in future Tesla revenue in return for ...
reuters.com/technology/musks-xai-talks-share-future-tesla-revenue-wsj-reports-2024-09-08/
Quick Glance: Musk's Venture Links AI Technology with Tesla
- Elon Musk's AI startup xAI is negotiating a deal with Tesla.
- Tesla may license xAI's AI models for its driver-assistance software.
- In return, Tesla would share a portion of the revenue with xAI.
- xAI will also assist in developing new features for Tesla's products.
Elon Musk keeps tweeting, which won't help his ad woes: Advertisers are never coming back to Twitter as long as Elon Musk keeps tweeting.
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-hitler-tucker-carlson-advertisers-2024-9
Polaris Dawn: Billionaire Jared Isaacman Blasts Off on SpaceX’s Historic Private Spacewalk Mission
thedailybeast.com/polaris-dawn-billionaire-jared-isaacman-blasts-off-on-spacexs-historic-private-spacewalk-mission
Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: SpaceX Launches Private Astronauts on Historic Mission
- Four private astronauts launched aboard a modified SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule to conduct the first private spacewalk and test new spacesuit designs.
- The Polaris Dawn mission includes a spacewalk planned for the third day at an altitude of 700 km.
- The crew, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will perform scientific experiments on cosmic radiation and the vacuum's effects on the human body.
- Since the retirement of the Space Shuttle in 2011, SpaceX has played a crucial role for NASA, successfully executing various private missions.
Elon Musk says SpaceX will land on Mars in 2 years: Musk said the mission will be the precursor to humans landing on Mars, which he hopes will happen in the next ...
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What if Elon Musk ran the economy?: The Tesla boss opposes Biden’s EV tariffs on China, which begs the question of how he would cope with Trump’s duties
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Elon Musk Gets Called Out For “Creepy” Comment To Taylor Swift After Kamala Harris Support: “I Will Give You A Child”
deadline.com/2024/09/elon-musk-called-out-creepy-comment-taylor-swift-kamala-harris-support-1236085153/
Trump claims Haiti migrants are 'eating dogs, cats'. Musk and Vance believe him
wionews.com/world/trump-claims-haiti-migrants-are-eating-dogs-cats-musk-and-vance-believe-him-757711
Quick Glance: Trump Spreads False Claims About Migrants Eating Pets
- Trump and his running mate JD Vance made unfounded claims that Haitian migrants are eating pets in Springfield, which local officials have denied.
- During a debate, Trump asserted that local leaders were silent about migrant-related issues, including alleged pet abductions.
- The Springfield police reported no incidents of abducted or harmed pets, while social media users criticized the claims as racist.
- Despite the growth of the Haitian immigrant population in Springfield, they are employed in various industries and have established their own businesses.
Crude Oil's Price Slide is Worrying Investors. But Supply May Be to Blame: With US oil production near record levels, supply looks at least as big an issue ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-09-11/crude-oil-s-price-slide-is-worrying-investors-but-supply-may-be-to-blame
X is hiring staff for security and safety after two years of layoffs: The hiring effort comes after X, formerly known as Twitter, laid off 80% of its trust and ...
techcrunch.com/2024/09/04/x-is-hiring-staff-for-security-and-safety-after-two-years-of-layoffs/
Business Insider Sep 08
According to wealth analysis: Musk could become a trillionaire by 2027: According to an analysis, Elon Musk could soon become a trillionaire ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/laut-vermoegensanalyse-musk-koennte-bis-2027-billionaer-werden/
Donald Trump could turn Elon Musk into an American oligarch: Musk’s potential foray into government would represent a striking development for the billionaire.
politico.com/news/2024/09/07/trump-elon-musk-government-position-00177845
Quick Glance: Trump Proposes Efficiency Commission for Government Reform
- Donald Trump called for the establishment of an efficiency commission in New York, tasked with auditing the federal government and suggesting significant reforms to cut costs.
- Elon Musk was named as the commission's leader, which aims to save 'billions and billions' despite potential conflicts of interest due to his business ties.
- Trump announced intentions to reduce existing regulations and lower the corporate tax rate to 15%, while proposing new protectionist measures on foreign goods.
- He criticized the economic agenda of opponent Kamala Harris, claiming his plans would stimulate economic growth, countering reports from experts suggesting otherwise.
Elon Musk's X will keep bleeding ad dollars next year: More than a quarter of marketers plan to slash spending, as trust in the social media platform's ads has ...
qz.com/elon-musk-x-twitter-ads-marketers-lower-spending-trust-1851640460
Elon Musk is wrong – high-status males shouldn’t be in charge of anything: The tech tycoon might be one of the world’s richest men, but his thoughts on who ...
independent.co.uk/life-style/elon-musk-twitter-x-men-andrew-tate-b2606928.html
Quick Glance: High Status Alone Isn't Enough for Leadership
- Elon Musk advocates that only high-status men and neurodivergent individuals should lead, reflecting outdated sexist thinking.
- History shows that self-centered leaders often lead to war, colonialism, and inequality, casting doubt on their suitability.
- Modern leadership requires empathy and inclusive approaches, while Musk's one-dimensional perspective is outdated and misaligned with current societal needs.
- The future of leadership lies in collaboration and understanding complex, interconnected realities, not in machismo and dominance.
Elon Musk offers to ‘give’ Taylor Swift a child after Kamala Harris endorsement: Elon Musk tells Taylor Swift 'I will give you a child' after she ...
nydailynews.com/2024/09/11/elon-musk-taylor-swift-kamala-harris/
Kamala Harris Donors Claim Debate Victory While Trump Fans Bash ABC Moderators: Trump’s biggest backers see Tuesday’s debate as a foiled chance to hit Harris on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-11/kamala-harris-donors-claim-debate-victory-while-trump-fans-bash-abc-moderators
Donald Trump Botches New BFF Elon Musk’s Name And You Know What Happened: Hilarity ensued over the former president's latest stumble.
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-elon-musk-name-flub_n_66de91f4e4b05e7aac7c2edb
Quick Glance: Trump Demands ABC License Revocation After Debate Checks
- Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with ABC following his poor debate performance and called for repercussions against the network.
- He accused moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis of unfairly fact-checking him while not holding Kamala Harris to the same standard.
- Trump suggested revoking ABC's broadcasting license, a proposal seen as authoritarian.
- Responses to Trump's demand were mixed, with many criticizing his exaggerated reaction to the fact-checking.
The free speech billionaires are losing the war: Elon Musk and Pavel Durov have been asking for trouble. It has found them.
smh.com.au/technology/the-free-speech-billionaires-are-losing-the-war-20240902-p5k72x.html
Quick Glance: Challenges of Free Speech in the Digital Age
- Tensions between free speech absolutism and legal standards were highlighted by the arrest of Pavel Durov in France and the shutdown of X in Brazil.
- Elon Musk expressed fury over Brazil's Supreme Court decision to close X, labeling the actions as censorship while the court held X accountable for promoting hate speech.
- The European Commission has targeted X under the new Digital Services Act, accusing it of breaching EU laws, potentially leading to significant fines or a ban.
- The current landscape indicates that absolute free speech in the digital realm can lead to commercial vulnerability, as platforms face increasing accountability for the content they host.
Elon Musk attacks Taylor Swift: "I'll make you a child": The US singer announced after the TV debate between the two presidential candidates that she would ...
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Advertiser exodus from X gathers pace with 26% ‘planning to cut spending’: Annual survey highlights growing concern about platform content and trust in ...
theguardian.com/media/article/2024/sep/05/advertiser-exodus-x-survey-2025-elon-musk
Uh oh, Elon: Half of European marketers plan to cut spending on X ads: The advertising exodus from X is set to accelerate. In 2025, almost half of marketers in ...
thenextweb.com/news/marketers-cut-advertising-on-elon-musk-x
Mark Cuban: Elon Musk's X isn't a 'bastion of free speech': "I know everyone thinks this platform is a bastion of free speech. I see the opposite ...
businessinsider.com/mark-cuban-elon-musk-x-not-bastion-of-free-speech-2024-9
Musk says Harris 'exceeded most people's expectations' at debate, but is still on team Trump
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-kamala-harris-exceeded-expectations-debate-versus-trump-2024-9
Tesla doesn't need xAI's help to improve its self-driving tech, Elon Musk says: Musk and Tesla's board have considered investing $5 billion in his AI startup ...
qz.com/elon-musk-tesla-xai-ai-revenue-deal-fsd-optimus-robots-1851643038
Anti-terror measures: Hofreiter would block X and Telegram if necessary - | Golem.de
golem.de/news/antiterror-massnahmen-hofreiter-wuerde-notfalls-x-und-telegram-sperren-2409-188785.html
Musk's xAI Supercomputer Goes Online With 100,000 Nvidia GPUs: Harnessing Nvidia's H100 GPUs, Musk's startup was able to assemble the supercomputer for AI ...
pcmag.com/news/musks-xai-supercomputer-goes-online-with-100000-nvidia-gpus
Quick Glance: Musk Launches xAI Supercomputer with 100,000 Nvidia GPUs
- Elon Musk has launched a supercomputer with 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs in Memphis, Tennessee, completed in just four months.
- The construction cost of at least $3 billion will see the facility expand to 200,000 GPUs in the near future.
- xAI, Musk's latest startup, aims to use the supercomputer to develop generative AI technologies, including the controversial chatbot Grok.
- Concerns have been raised about the environmental impact and local infrastructure challenges in Memphis despite the rapid deployment.
Trump ally Elon Musk slams Harris: ‘We will never reach Mars if Kamala wins’: The billionaire entrepreneur is firmly in the Republican camp for 2024.
politico.eu/article/elon-musk-spacex-republican-debate-us-president-kamala-harris-will-never-reach-mars-donald-trump/
The College Dropout Who Invested Billions to Cozy Up With Elon Musk: Venture capitalist John Hering bet his career, time and money on Musk enterprises ...
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Will robots take over Tesla factories? They could save Elon Musk's company $500 million a year, analysts say
qz.com/tesla-reshape-industries-ev-ai-robotaxi-optimus-musk-1851644413
Trump backs a Musk-led efficiency commission to audit the entire government: Trump said Musk's commission would recommend 'drastic reforms' and develop a plan to ...
fastcompany.com/91185493/trump-musk-efficiency-commission-audit-government-2024-election
Spektrum.de Sep 05
The North Sea and Baltic Sea were again above average warm in 2024: The water temperatures in the two bodies of water were also above the long-term average in ...
spektrum.de/news/nordsee-und-ostsee-waren-2024-wieder-ueberdurchschnittlich-warm/2231024
‘Creepy’: Musk’s bizarre Swift tweet: Elon Musk has left social media baffled after he offered to give Taylor Swift a child.
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/i-will-give-you-a-child-musk-makes-creepy-offer-to-swift-after-kamala-harris-endorsement/news-story/a3ba60424ef4f87a4b2ed3cf5fffb2a6
These celebrities have endorsed either Harris or Trump for president: A number of celebrities have endorsed candidates ahead of November's election.
axios.com/2024/09/11/celebs-endorsed-harris-trump-2024-election
Elon Musk's Robotaxi event will be different than recent Tesla reveals: It looks like Elon Musk is headed to Hollywood for Tesla's Robotaxi event ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-robotaxi-event-warner-bros-discovery-studio-report-2024-9
Quick Glance: Relocation for Tesla: Unexpected Layoff Experience
- A former Tesla employee was laid off after relocating for work.
- The employee had recently moved to a new site to support the energy department.
- The layoff was abrupt and unexpected, despite receiving positive feedback from managers.
- The family now feels isolated in a rural area and faces financial uncertainty due to lease obligations.
Donald Trump Mistakenly Calls Elon Musk ‘Leon’ at Wisconsin Rally: Behind the bulletproof glass at his Monisee, Wisconsin rally on Saturday ...
thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-mistakenly-calls-elon-musk-leon-at-wisconsin-rally
Quick Glance: Trump Confuses Elon Musk with Leon at Rally
- Donald Trump mistakenly called Elon Musk 'Leon' during a rally in Wisconsin.
- He discussed Boeing's challenges and pointed to his own plane.
- Trump referenced Musk's SpaceX plan to rescue astronauts stranded on the International Space Station.
- The former president suggested Musk could lead a government efficiency commission if he wins the 2024 election.
Top 10 people most likely to reach trillionaire status: On Sept. 29, 1916, newspapers across the country announced a wealth milestone once thought to be ...
cnbc.com/2024/09/06/top-10-people-most-likely-to-reach-trillionaire-status.html
t3n.de Sep 09
SpaceX: When the first Starship will fly to Mars: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has made a new prediction as to when the first Starship will reach Mars. Demn
t3n.de/news/spacex-wann-erste-starship-mars-fliegen-1645047/
Musk’s Twitter investors have lost billions in value: Musk bought X with a combination of his own money, bank loans and capital raised from friends and ...
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Quick Glance: Musk and Twitter Investors Face Billions in Losses
- Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion, relying on bank loans and numerous investors.
- Under Musk, X's valuation has plummeted, with Fidelity reporting a 72% decrease, leading to a $24 billion loss for Musk and his partners.
- Key investors like Jack Dorsey have suffered significant losses, while Prince Alwaleed bin Talal claims his investment remains unchanged.
- X's financial struggles have been exacerbated by declining advertising revenue and ongoing regulatory investigations.
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Commentary: Elon Musk’s AI side gig should keep its distance from Tesla: Any deal that directs company money to the CEO’s other artificial intelligence venture ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/elon-musk-tesla-xai-x-invest-ai-self-driving-car-4601156
Trump says he’d create a government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk: It is the latest attention-grabbing alliance mooted between Trump and Musk ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-trump-says-hed-create-a-government-efficiency-commission-led-by-elon/
What You Need to Know About Grok AI and Your Privacy: xAI's generative AI tool, Grok AI, is unhinged compared to its competitors. It's also scooping up a ton of ...
wired.com/story/grok-ai-privacy-opt-out/
Fight against terrorism: Green politician Hofreiter wants to block Platform X if necessary
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article253404566/Anti-Terror-Kampf-Gruenen-Politiker-Hofreiter-will-notfalls-Plattform-X-sperren.html
Trump Bombs His Big Speech Debuting Elon Musk’s Commission: Donald Trump was set to deliver a big economic speech that would unveil a new commission to crack ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-bombs-his-big-economics-speech.html
Elon Musk, investors reportedly lose more than $24B on X acquisition: Elon Musk's social media platform X has been valued by financial services firm ...
nypost.com/2024/09/03/business/elon-musk-investors-lost-over-24-billion-on-x-acquisition/
Quick Glance: Musk and Investors Lose Over $24 Billion in X Deal
- Elon Musk and his investors have faced a 72% decline in X's value since the acquisition in 2022, equating to $24 billion in losses.
- The initial investment of $33.5 billion is now valued at just $9.38 billion, while the remaining $44 billion was financed through bank loans.
- X's financial difficulties stem from advertisers leaving due to Musk's controversial content moderation policies.
- Notable investors, including Saudi Prince Alwaleed and Jack Dorsey, have suffered significant losses, with Dorsey now viewing his prior support for Musk as a mistake.
Elon Musk’s America PAC Supports Donald Trump With Facebook, YouTube, X Ads: Elon Musk’s America PAC is starting to fire up its digital ad campaign in support of ...
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The planet endures its hottest summer on record — for the second straight year: Heat waves baked the planet this summer breaking global records ...
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Quick Glance: Summer 2024: Record Heat Expected Worldwide
- Summer 2024 was the hottest on record, with a global average temperature of 16.8°C.
- While the UK experienced its coolest summer since 2015, many European countries faced extreme heat waves.
- Climate experts warn that rising temperatures and extreme weather events are increasing due to climate change.
- The likelihood of 2024 becoming the hottest year on record is high, as significant cooling in the coming months appears unlikely.
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Elon Musk Has a New Excuse for Not Making It to Mars: The billionaire says that if he doesn't successfully colonize Mars at some point in the next few years ...
gizmodo.com/elon-musk-has-a-new-excuse-for-not-making-it-to-mars-2000497650
Full Self-Driving: Tesla backs down on autonomous driving promises - | Golem.de: Tesla has made changes in the marketing of its full self-driving capabilities in ...
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Rivian CEO on his 'intentional effort' to not copy Tesla strategy: Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe spoke about Tesla during a podcast episode published Monday ...
businessinsider.com/rivian-ceo-intentional-effort-to-not-copy-tesla-strategy-2024-9
Musk’s AI Side Gig Should Keep Its Distance From Tesla: Any deal that directs company money, or revenue, to the CEO’s other artificial intelligence venture ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-09-10/musk-s-ai-side-gig-should-keep-its-distance-from-tesla
Over 2 million new users flocked to Bluesky last week - here's why: X's rival platform had only 6 million users a few days ago.
zdnet.com/article/over-2-million-new-users-flocked-to-bluesky-last-week-heres-why/
Elon Musk is an unguided geopolitical missile: While his influence is showing up from Ukraine to China, he still lacks the ability to make the law
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JD Vance Pushes Bonkers ‘They're Eating Cats’ Claims: Donald Trump’s running mate has an especially wild claim which links pets, crime, immigration and dinner ...
thedailybeast.com/jd-vance-pushes-truly-wild-conspiracy-theory
Paid articlePaywall Trump backs plan that would give Elon Musk broad role in U.S. policymaking: The GOP presidential nominee is endorsing a commission that could give Musk ...
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Musk wants to move X. San Francisco officials say 'good riddance.': Elon Musk said he wants to move the X headquarters from California to Texas ...
businessinsider.com/san-francisco-opinion-elon-musk-x-relocation-texas-california-2024-8
Quick Glance: X Departs San Francisco: City Officials Unfazed
- Elon Musk is closing X's headquarters in San Francisco and relocating employees to Palo Alto and San Jose.
- City officials express little regret over the departure, citing significant changes in X that diverge from its original image.
- The shift to remote work during the pandemic and mass layoffs after Musk's acquisition have contributed to the exit.
- San Francisco continues to face high office vacancy rates, and X's departure is expected to have minimal financial impact.
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