spacex SpaceX Starship Aims to Redefine Space Travel and Reach Mars SpaceX's massive Starship rocket stands as the tallest and most powerful launch vehicle ever built, designed for full reusability to drastically cut mission costs. The ambitious program accelerates toward orbit as it pursues the ultimate goal of putting humans on Mars.
bluesky Bluesky Surges Past 16 Million Users as Disgruntled X Migrants Flock to Decentralized Network Bluesky experiences a massive influx of users fleeing X, pushing the decentralized platform past 16 million accounts. The migration comes alongside other major tech news, including another Cybertruck recall and Elon Musk's new government role.
bluesky Bluesky Vows Not to Train AI on User Posts Amid X Policy Shift As X implements new terms allowing AI training on public posts, surging rival Bluesky explicitly promises it has no intention of using user content for generative AI models.
openai Early OpenAI Emails Reveal Fears of Musk Control and AI Dictatorship Newly unsealed emails from OpenAI's early days show Ilya Sutskever warning Elon Musk against taking absolute control of the startup. The messages highlight deep concerns among founders about creating a dangerous AI dictatorship under a single leader.
openai OpenAI Explored Buying AI Chip Startup Cerebras in 2017 Newly released legal filings reveal that OpenAI once considered acquiring Cerebras, a custom AI chip startup currently pursuing an IPO. Co-founder Ilya Sutskever suggests routing the purchase through Tesla, though the deal ultimately falls through.
elon musk Musk Expands OpenAI Lawsuit to Include Microsoft as Defendant Elon Musk revives his legal battle against OpenAI by adding Microsoft and several tech executives as defendants. The amended complaint accuses the companies of an illicit merger that harms Musk's own AI venture, xAI.
elon musk Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Co-Lead DOGE Initiative President-elect Donald Trump names Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency, an outside advisory group aimed at cutting federal waste.
trump presidency Trump Presidency Reshapes Transportation Sector as Tesla and Canoo Face Shifting Fortunes Speculation swirls around how a new Trump administration will impact transportation and tech, particularly regarding Elon Musk's companies and EV incentives. Meanwhile, Tesla confirms a major strategic pivot toward robotaxis and Canoo faces fresh executive departures and worker furloughs.
elon musk Musk's False Election Claims Amass 2 Billion Views on X A new report reveals that Elon Musk shares 87 false or misleading election claims on X, generating over 2 billion views. The billionaire also uses algorithm tweaks and massive super PAC spending to boost far-right political narratives.
x X Updates Block Feature to Let Banned Users View Public Posts X rolls out a controversial update allowing blocked users to view public posts and follower lists, sparking safety concerns among users who argue the change encourages stalking.
tesla Tesla Tests Employee Robotaxi Service Ahead of Planned 2025 Launch Elon Musk announces Tesla is currently testing a ride-hailing service with employees in the Bay Area, aiming for a 2025 launch in California and Texas. The test vehicles still require human safety drivers despite years of ambitious self-driving promises.
blade runner 2049 Blade Runner 2049 Producer Sues Tesla Over AI-Generated Copyright Infringement Alcon Entertainment sues Elon Musk and Tesla for allegedly using AI to duplicate Blade Runner 2049 imagery after the company refused to grant licensing rights. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and an injunction to stop Tesla from using the disputed promotional materials.
x X Updates Privacy Policy to Let Outside AI Firms Train on User Posts X quietly updates its privacy policy to permit third-party AI companies to train their models on user data unless users explicitly opt out. The change suggests X is exploring data licensing as a new revenue stream, similar to Reddit and other platforms.
tesla Tesla Robotaxi Ambitions Hit Regulatory Reality After Hyped Reveal Tesla unveils a steering-wheel-free Cybercab and a Robovan, but regulatory roadblocks and vague timelines leave experts skeptical. The lack of concrete details causes a significant drop in the company's stock price.
tesla Tesla Faces Regulatory Hurdles With Unsupervised FSD and Robotaxi Plans Tesla aims to launch unsupervised Full Self-Driving in Texas and California next year, but significant regulatory questions remain. While Texas currently offers a loose regulatory environment, the rollout of driverless vehicles faces potential red tape and safety scrutiny.