tesla Tesla's Optimus Bots Rely on Human Remote Control at We, Robot Event Tesla's humanoid Optimus robots impress investors at a recent event, but investigations reveal that humans are remotely controlling the bots' interactions. This reliance on tele-operations casts doubt on the near-term market readiness of Elon Musk's ambitious robotics project.
tesla Tesla Unveils Retro-Futuristic Robovan Prototype at We, Robot Event Tesla reveals a sleek, autonomous electric van designed to carry up to 20 passengers or cargo in high-density areas. However, the company leaves questions about production timelines and costs unanswered.
tesla Tesla Unveils Fleet of 20 Driverless Cybercabs at Hollywood Event Tesla showcases a lineup of 20 autonomous Cybercabs alongside a surprise Robovan and humanoid Optimus bots. The company plans to sell the two-seater robotaxi for under $30,000 and aims for unsupervised driving in Texas and California next year.
tesla Tesla Unveils Sub-$30,000 Cybercab and 20-Passenger Robovan Tesla reveals its futuristic two-seater Cybercab and a surprise 20-passenger Robovan at the flashy "We, Robot" event. Industry veteran Anthony Levandowski voices support for Elon Musk's autonomous transportation vision.
x X Restored in Brazil After Musk Agrees to Court Demands Brazil's Supreme Court allows Elon Musk's social media platform X to resume operations after a five-week ban. The reversal comes as X agrees to block specific accounts and name a local legal representative.
elon musk Elon Musk's xAI Takes Over OpenAI's Former San Francisco Headquarters Elon Musk's AI startup xAI moves into the same Mission District building that previously housed OpenAI. Musk claims he originally leased the space and continues to pay the bills.
x Fidelity Marks Down X Value by 79% to $9.4 Billion Fidelity now estimates X is worth roughly $9.4 billion, a massive 79% drop from Elon Musk's $44 billion purchase price. The asset manager continues to slash the value of its social media investment amid ongoing financial uncertainty.
x X Nears End of Brazilian Ban With Additional $1.9M Fine X faces a new $1.9 million fine from Brazil's Supreme Court as the final condition to end its month-long ban in the country. The social network agrees to the terms and expresses respect for the nation's sovereignty.
x X Backs Down in Brazilian Supreme Court Standoff X officially complies with Brazilian Supreme Court orders to block accounts, pay fines, and name a new legal representative. The court gives the social network five days to submit the proper paperwork to finalize the resolution.
elon musk SEC Threatens Elon Musk With Sanctions Over Missed Testimony The SEC announces plans to sanction Elon Musk after he skips a court-ordered appearance for the Twitter takeover probe, choosing instead to oversee a SpaceX launch.
x Cloudflare CEO Calls X's Brief Return in Brazil a "Wild Coincidence" X briefly reappears in Brazil after switching from Fastly to Cloudflare, an IT migration that accidentally bypasses the country's Supreme Court block. Cloudflare's CEO insists the timing is purely coincidental and denies helping Elon Musk evade the ban.
california California's New Deepfake Law Targets Distributors Like Elon Musk California enacts AB 2839, a strict new law that penalizes social media users who share AI deepfakes designed to deceive voters. The legislation directly targets distributors of this false content rather than its creators.
neuralink Neuralink Wins FDA Breakthrough Status, But Blindness Cure Claims Are Premature Neuralink receives FDA breakthrough device clearance for its Blindsight implant, though experts caution this designation does not equate to a proven cure for blindness. The technology still faces significant hardware limitations despite Elon Musk's ambitious public statements.
elon musk Musk Rejects Report of Tesla Licensing xAI Models for Self-Driving Tech Elon Musk publicly denies claims that Tesla plans to license AI models from xAI, stating the startup's technology is too large to run in vehicles. He acknowledges that informal engineering discussions between the two companies help accelerate Tesla's Full Self-Driving development.
elon musk Elon Musk Revives Federal Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman Elon Musk files a new federal lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, claiming he is manipulated into co-founding the company as a nonprofit. The legal action alleges rampant self-dealing following a shift to for-profit operations.