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EconomyTrump, Musk, AI CEOs Meet; OpenAI Eyes $1.4 Trillion Value

Donald Trump, Elon Musk and artificial-intelligence chief executives met as OpenAI set its sights on a $1.4 trillion valuation. Stocks rose and bonds steadied after a bruising selloff, while traders awaited a key U.S. inflation reading for signals on the interest-rate outlook.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 06:58

Trump, Musk, AI CEOs Meet; OpenAI Eyes $1.4 Trillion Value
Trump, Musk, AI CEOs Meet; OpenAI Eyes $1.4 Trillion Value

TechThe internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch

Before OpenAI launched its new AI agent, Dots, on Tuesday, Elon Musk’s xAI had acquired the domain name “dot.com.” The domain now redirects visitors to the Grok chatbot download page, prompting the internet to view the move as a jab at OpenAI’s launch.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 22:20

The internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch
The internet is convinced Elon Musk’s xAI trolled OpenAI’s ‘Dots’ launch

TechElon Musk’s AI-powered Grokipedia is updating again

After a months-long pause, SpaceXAI’s AI-powered online encyclopedia Grokipedia appears to be updating articles again. Its live updates page shows recent fact-checks and accepted edit suggestions on some pages, although others have not been scanned for months.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 21:49

Elon Musk’s AI-powered Grokipedia is updating again
Elon Musk’s AI-powered Grokipedia is updating again

PoliticsTrump hosts Musk and Huang, rejects cooperation with China on ‘superintelligence’

Trump hosted Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and other technology leaders, signaling that the United States will not cooperate with China in the field of “superintelligence.” The program also covers delayed F-16V deliveries to Taiwan, a new US passport, a congressional bill targeting Chinese optical transceivers and Rubio’s claim that explosives found at UK US military bases involved a “foreign actor.”

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-29 20:26

Trump hosts Musk and Huang, rejects cooperation with China on ‘superintelligence’
Trump hosts Musk and Huang, rejects cooperation with China on ‘superintelligence’

PoliticsTrump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs

Donald Trump rejected government guardrails for artificial intelligence during a lunch with Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Elon Musk and other technology leaders. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp, JD Vance and Marco Rubio also attended.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 19:00

Trump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs
Trump rejects government AI guardrails at lunch with Amodei, Brockman, Musk and other tech chiefs

TechLIVE: Elon Musk and Jensen Huang discuss AI at America.gov unveiling

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are speaking on an AI panel at the unveiling of America.gov, a new platform designed to use artificial intelligence to help citizens navigate federal government websites.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-29 17:55

LIVE: Elon Musk and Jensen Huang discuss AI at America.gov unveiling
LIVE: Elon Musk and Jensen Huang discuss AI at America.gov unveiling

CultureTikTok, X reportedly bar ads for documentary about Elon Musk

Ads for a documentary about controversial billionaire Elon Musk have reportedly been blocked on TikTok and X. After brief delays, the ads are now running on YouTube and Meta’s social media platforms.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 19:48

TikTok, X reportedly bar ads for documentary about Elon Musk

ScienceSpaceX Starship: Has Elon Musk’s biggest gamble paid off?

Elon Musk’s Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time after launching from Texas, while also deploying next-generation Starlink satellites. The 124-meter vehicle is designed for full reusability and lower launch costs, with SpaceX eyeing future missions to the Moon and Mars.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-28 19:34

SpaceX Starship: Has Elon Musk’s biggest gamble paid off?
SpaceX Starship: Has Elon Musk’s biggest gamble paid off?

PoliticsElon Musk PAC Ramps Up Midterm Spending to Help Republicans

Federal Election Commission filings show Elon Musk’s super PAC is increasing spending in key midterm races after a slow start. Democrats are urging their supporters to mobilize to counter the billionaire’s financial advantage.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-26 09:00

Elon Musk PAC Ramps Up Midterm Spending to Help Republicans
Elon Musk PAC Ramps Up Midterm Spending to Help Republicans

PoliticsEU vows to defend €120 million fine against X after US backs Musk challenge

The European Union says it will defend a €120 million fine imposed on X after the US Justice Department backed Elon Musk’s effort to have the case annulled. The bloc penalised the platform in 2025 for violating online transparency rules through its paid blue verification checkmark.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-25 15:01

EU vows to defend €120 million fine against X after US backs Musk challenge
EU vows to defend €120 million fine against X after US backs Musk challenge

TechTrump administration backs Musk in fight over EU tech rules

The Trump administration is seeking to intervene in Elon Musk and X’s legal challenge to a €120 million EU fine. The Justice Department argues that the European Commission improperly extended its regulatory authority to American companies that do not operate within its jurisdiction.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 13:45

Trump administration backs Musk in fight over EU tech rules
Trump administration backs Musk in fight over EU tech rules

WorldFinnish president asks Musk to expand Starlink coverage for Ukraine

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has urged Elon Musk to expand Starlink coverage so Ukraine could use it to strike ballistic-missile launchers in occupied Ukrainian territory or Russia. Stubb said Ukraine is struggling more to repel Russian attacks as winter nears because it lacks air-defense systems, and needs air defenses, energy infrastructure, and money.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 11:19

Finnish president asks Musk to expand Starlink coverage for Ukraine
Finnish president asks Musk to expand Starlink coverage for Ukraine

TechUS backs Elon Musk’s bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X

The US government has applied to join Elon Musk and X’s legal challenge against a €120m EU fine. Brussels says X deceived users by selling blue verification badges without meaningfully checking account identities, while the US Department of Justice argues the European Commission improperly extended its reach over American companies.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 09:48

US backs Elon Musk’s bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
US backs Elon Musk’s bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X

PoliticsStubb asks Musk to let Ukraine use Starlink for deep strikes inside Russia

Finnish President Alexander Stubb appealed to Elon Musk to expand Starlink coverage so Ukraine could use the service in Russian areas where ballistic missile launchers are located and launch strikes deep inside Russia. Stubb also said Ukraine urgently needs air defenses, winter power-generation facilities and financial aid. Zelensky has repeatedly sought permission, while Trump has given no clear answer.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-25 08:40

Stubb asks Musk to let Ukraine use Starlink for deep strikes inside Russia

TechCarney wants Canada to move away from Musk’s Starlink. Can it?

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada plans to diversify away from Elon Musk’s Starlink to reduce its reliance on U.S. technology. But Canada’s alternative, Telesat Lightspeed, is still years from full service, raising questions about how difficult the shift will be.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 00:01

Carney wants Canada to move away from Musk’s Starlink. Can it?
Carney wants Canada to move away from Musk’s Starlink. Can it?

PoliticsUS government seeks to join Musk challenge against EU fine on X

The US government said on Thursday it had formally asked to join Elon Musk’s legal challenge seeking to overturn the European Union’s 120 million euro ($136.51 million) fine against his social media platform X.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-24 20:30

US government seeks to join Musk challenge against EU fine on X
US government seeks to join Musk challenge against EU fine on X

CultureTrailer released for Musk documentary Elon has called a “hit piece”

Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney’s Musk has released an official trailer through domestic distributor Bleecker Street Media. The film has drawn Elon Musk’s ire and threats of a defamation lawsuit, but remains on track for a US theatrical release.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-24 18:52

Trailer released for Musk documentary Elon has called a “hit piece”
Trailer released for Musk documentary Elon has called a “hit piece”

TechWhy Are Tesla and SpaceX Separate? Musk Calls It a ‘Great Question’

Elon Musk again floated the possibility of combining SpaceX, his AI and rocket company, with electric-car maker Tesla. He pointed to the extensive cooperation between the two companies, which he leads as chief executive.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 19:00

Why Are Tesla and SpaceX Separate? Musk Calls It a ‘Great Question’
Why Are Tesla and SpaceX Separate? Musk Calls It a ‘Great Question’

TechMusk urges top AI labs and Chinese companies to test each other’s models

Elon Musk called on leading AI labs to peer review one another’s models before releasing them to the public, saying this could help assess their safety. He also urged top labs and Chinese companies to test each other’s models amid calls to slow AI development.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 15:03

Musk urges top AI labs and Chinese companies to test each other’s models
Musk urges top AI labs and Chinese companies to test each other’s models

EconomyANZ CEO Warns of AI Risks and Job Cuts After Musk, Altman Alert

ANZ Group Holdings CEO Nuno Matos warned that the risks associated with artificial intelligence are unpredictable and declined to rule out large-scale job cuts as the bank adopts the rapidly evolving technology.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 10:00

ANZ CEO Warns of AI Risks and Job Cuts After Musk, Altman Alert
ANZ CEO Warns of AI Risks and Job Cuts After Musk, Altman Alert

CultureDirector Alex Gibney explores Elon Musk’s power in new documentary

Alex Gibney’s four-hour documentary “Musk” has drawn attention after screenings at the Venice and Toronto film festivals. It follows Elon Musk from his early Silicon Valley years through his political actions, prompting discussion about the film’s message.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 01:41

Director Alex Gibney explores Elon Musk’s power in new documentary
Director Alex Gibney explores Elon Musk’s power in new documentary

TechElon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI drop antitrust lawsuit against Apple

Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI have withdrawn their antitrust case against Apple, which accused the company of working with OpenAI to favour ChatGPT and shut rival generative AI chatbots out of the iPhone market. The companies gave no reason for dropping the claims against Apple and said they would continue pursuing claims against OpenAI.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 19:59

Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI drop antitrust lawsuit against Apple
Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI drop antitrust lawsuit against Apple

TechOpenAI remains tied up in Musk antitrust suit as Apple finds a way out

Elon Musk appears to have stopped attacking Apple over its decision to integrate ChatGPT into iPhone features. He previously alleged the partnership gave OpenAI a monopoly over Apple users’ AI prompts and harmed competition, while also claiming Apple may have blocked his chatbot Grok from reaching the top of the App Store rankings.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 19:45

OpenAI remains tied up in Musk antitrust suit as Apple finds a way out
OpenAI remains tied up in Musk antitrust suit as Apple finds a way out

TechMusk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against Apple

Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI said on Monday they had resolved their lawsuit against Apple in federal court in Texas. The case alleged that Apple conspired to monopolize smartphone and generative AI chatbot markets.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 14:05

Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against Apple
Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve antitrust lawsuit against Apple

CultureThe four-hour Elon Musk documentary might be preaching to the choir

Alex Gibney’s nearly four-hour documentary Musk traces Elon Musk’s rise from dot-com millionaire to a figure with enormous business and political influence. The film makes its case compellingly, but may offer few revelations to viewers already familiar with the controversy surrounding Musk and may be too demanding for everyone else.

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TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-14 13:50

The four-hour Elon Musk documentary might be preaching to the choir
The four-hour Elon Musk documentary might be preaching to the choir

TechMusk, Altman back Amodei’s plan to ‘slow the pace’ of AI advances

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei shared a plan to slow the pace of advancing AI capabilities, winning support from Elon Musk and Sam Altman. His essay followed an Anthropic researcher’s social-media announcement that they had quit the company, which sparked a firestorm.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-12 20:55

Musk, Altman back Amodei’s plan to ‘slow the pace’ of AI advances
Musk, Altman back Amodei’s plan to ‘slow the pace’ of AI advances

TechAnthropic chief calls for AI slowdown, with Altman and Musk in agreement

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on AI companies Saturday to slow development of the powerful technology as concerns grow over the risks posed by “superintelligent” computer systems. Sam Altman and Elon Musk agreed with the call.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-09-12 15:29

Anthropic chief calls for AI slowdown, with Altman and Musk in agreement
Anthropic chief calls for AI slowdown, with Altman and Musk in agreement

EconomyMusk’s Boring Co. Raises Funds at $23 Billion Valuation

Elon Musk’s tunneling startup, Boring Co., secured $3 billion in fresh investment backed by the United Arab Emirates and affiliated entities. The funding round values the company at $23 billion.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 23:30

Musk’s Boring Co. Raises Funds at $23 Billion Valuation
Musk’s Boring Co. Raises Funds at $23 Billion Valuation

CultureElon Musk calls documentary about him a ‘hit piece’ after buzzy debut

A documentary about Elon Musk drew significant buzz after debuting this week. Musk is reportedly pursuing legal action against the film and attacked director Alex Gibney on social media, calling him a “horrible human.”

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 20:37

Elon Musk calls documentary about him a ‘hit piece’ after buzzy debut

TechWhy the UK defence ministry is putting millions into Musk’s SpaceX

The UK has already committed almost $40 million to SpaceX satellite services for its military. That leaves Britain more reliant on Elon Musk’s company as European concerns persist about dependence on US security infrastructure.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 17:02

Why the UK defence ministry is putting millions into Musk’s SpaceX
Why the UK defence ministry is putting millions into Musk’s SpaceX

CultureAlex Gibney says he doesn't 'really care' what Elon Musk thinks of his documentary

Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney discusses his nearly four-hour documentary “Musk,” which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and is due for a U.S. release in the fall. Gibney says he does not “really care” what Elon Musk thinks of the film.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-10 16:18

Alex Gibney says he doesn't 'really care' what Elon Musk thinks of his documentary
Alex Gibney says he doesn't 'really care' what Elon Musk thinks of his documentary

EconomyLittle-Known UAE Investor Adds to Over $40 Billion Bet on Musk

A Dubai-based investor with a bare-bones website and a name borrowed from aviation has become one of Elon Musk’s biggest backers in recent years. The firm is now expanding its multibillion-dollar position by joining another funding round for Boring Co.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-10 14:00

Little-Known UAE Investor Adds to Over $40 Billion Bet on Musk
Little-Known UAE Investor Adds to Over $40 Billion Bet on Musk

TechEXCLUSIVE: UK spends nearly $40 million on SpaceX services as military reliance on Musk deepens

The UK has put close to $40 million into SpaceX’s satellite offering, giving Musk’s company a deeper foothold in British military communications. European worries about leaning on U.S. security infrastructure are growing.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-10 11:35

EXCLUSIVE: UK spends nearly $40 million on SpaceX services as military reliance on Musk deepens
EXCLUSIVE: UK spends nearly $40 million on SpaceX services as military reliance on Musk deepens

CultureAshley St. Clair says Elon Musk ‘consciously rejects empathy’

Political influencer Ashley St. Clair, who is the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, discussed the tech billionaire at a Venice Film Festival press conference for Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary “Musk.” She said Musk “consciously rejects empathy.”

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:49

Ashley St. Clair says Elon Musk ‘consciously rejects empathy’
Ashley St. Clair says Elon Musk ‘consciously rejects empathy’

CultureElon Musk documentary and Penélope Cruz-Javier Bardem thriller premiere in Venice

The Venice Film Festival is presenting several high-profile films Tuesday, including Alex Gibney’s documentary about Elon Musk, a thriller starring Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama featuring Casey Affleck.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:30

Elon Musk documentary and Penélope Cruz-Javier Bardem thriller premiere in Venice
Elon Musk documentary and Penélope Cruz-Javier Bardem thriller premiere in Venice

CultureVivian Wilson takes aim at AI and estranged father Elon Musk in new Desigual campaign

Desigual’s new fashion campaign features Elon Musk’s estranged daughter, Vivian Wilson, and seeks to deliver what it calls a clear message: the greatest rebellion is no longer fighting the system, but refusing to be part of it.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 14:41

Vivian Wilson takes aim at AI and estranged father Elon Musk in new Desigual campaign

CultureDirector Gibney says fear shadowed making of Musk documentary

Alex Gibney said many people were too frightened to speak publicly about Elon Musk as he unveiled his lengthy documentary on the billionaire entrepreneur at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 14:15

Director Gibney says fear shadowed making of Musk documentary
Director Gibney says fear shadowed making of Musk documentary

CultureLIVE: Alex Gibney speaks on Elon Musk documentary

Documentarian Alex Gibney speaks at a press conference about his new Elon Musk documentary ahead of its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

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RReutersOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-08 10:34

LIVE: Alex Gibney speaks on Elon Musk documentary
LIVE: Alex Gibney speaks on Elon Musk documentary

CultureDocumentarian Alex Gibney explores Elon Musk’s power and influence

Alex Gibney’s new documentary, “Musk,” premieres this week at the Venice Film Festival. The nearly four-hour film examines Elon Musk’s power and influence.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-07 16:00

Documentarian Alex Gibney explores Elon Musk’s power and influence
Documentarian Alex Gibney explores Elon Musk’s power and influence

EconomySaudi AI Firm That Bet on Elon Musk Plans to Tap Outside Investors

Saudi artificial intelligence firm Humain plans to seek outside investors. An IPO for the company would mark another step in Saudi Arabia’s effort to attract more external capital.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-07 13:00

Saudi AI Firm That Bet on Elon Musk Plans to Tap Outside Investors
Saudi AI Firm That Bet on Elon Musk Plans to Tap Outside Investors

PoliticsGermany’s far-right AfD thanks Musk as France calls state election win a ‘serious moment’

The far-right Alternative für Deutschland more than doubled its support in Saxony-Anhalt, with exit polls putting it at 44.4%, ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU. Lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund thanked Elon Musk for his backing and welcomed stronger cooperation. France’s Europe minister called the result a “serious moment” and warned that nationalism and xenophobia would not solve Europe’s problems.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-07 01:03

Germany’s far-right AfD thanks Musk as France calls state election win a ‘serious moment’
Germany’s far-right AfD thanks Musk as France calls state election win a ‘serious moment’

TechFeds probe Musk’s steering-wheel-free taxis a day after launch

Tesla is facing a federal safety investigation into its steering-wheel-free Cybercabs, just one day after Elon Musk’s company launched the taxi service with fanfare.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 22:00

Feds probe Musk’s steering-wheel-free taxis a day after launch
Feds probe Musk’s steering-wheel-free taxis a day after launch

TechMusk wins order blocking use of “Twitter,” but not “tweet” or bird logo

Elon Musk’s X secured a court order preventing Operation Bluebird from launching an app built around the Twitter name. The judge found X was unlikely to have fully abandoned the mark, making its infringement and dilution claims likely to succeed; X’s App Store listing calling it “X (formerly known as Twitter)” was a decisive point.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 15:59

Musk wins order blocking use of “Twitter,” but not “tweet” or bird logo
Musk wins order blocking use of “Twitter,” but not “tweet” or bird logo

TechOpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk

OpenAI recently estimated that its partnership with Cursor would generate more than $1 billion in annual revenue, WIRED has learned. The company nevertheless walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.

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WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 16:42

OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk
OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk

TechTech race flashpoint: Huang and Musk push back on AI guard rails

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla’s Elon Musk are urging global powers to curb artificial-intelligence regulations as the United States and China compete in an intensifying technology arms race. They warn that overly strict guard rails could suffocate innovation. At a G20 meeting, Huang called for rules focused on “actual and pragmatic harm”.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 08:00

Tech race flashpoint: Huang and Musk push back on AI guard rails
Tech race flashpoint: Huang and Musk push back on AI guard rails

EconomyMusk Ally Anthony Armstrong Joins Coinbase Board

Coinbase Global is appointing Anthony Armstrong, an ally of Elon Musk and a former Morgan Stanley banker, to its board of directors.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:00

Musk Ally Anthony Armstrong Joins Coinbase Board
Musk Ally Anthony Armstrong Joins Coinbase Board

TechElon Musk’s heterodox robotaxi philosophy gets put to the test

Tesla is putting its steering-wheel-free Cybercab into public robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. Elon Musk is betting on a stripped-down, camera-only autonomous driving system, but the vehicle’s safety will face intense scrutiny, with Tesla bearing full legal responsibility if something goes wrong.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 12:00

Elon Musk’s heterodox robotaxi philosophy gets put to the test
Elon Musk’s heterodox robotaxi philosophy gets put to the test

TechChina approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon Musk

China’s health regulators have approved a series of brain-technology products this year as domestic start-ups seek to improve treatment for conditions including paraplegia, Alzheimer’s and depression. Beijing is backing the sector as it pushes to lead globally in brain-computer interfaces and help Chinese firms compete with overseas players such as Elon Musk.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 02:00

China approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon Musk
China approves string of ‘telepathy’ devices amid push to leapfrog Elon Musk

EconomyMusk Says AI May Grow Global Economy by 20%-30%

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he believes artificial intelligence could boost global economic growth by as much as 20% to 30%, describing the figure as a rough estimate. He spoke virtually at a technology-focused Group of 20 meeting in North Carolina.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 19:55

Musk Says AI May Grow Global Economy by 20%-30%
Musk Says AI May Grow Global Economy by 20%-30%

TechElon Musk criticizes AI regulations at G20 tech meeting

Elon Musk criticized the European Union’s technology regulations, saying its policies “inhibit progress” for companies. He also called on leaders outside China to develop new energy sources to power data centers.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 19:09

Elon Musk criticizes AI regulations at G20 tech meeting
Elon Musk criticizes AI regulations at G20 tech meeting

TechMusk’s X hit by wave of unsolicited password reset emails

Several cryptocurrency industry figures and CoinDesk staff received unexpected password reset emails on Tuesday. There is currently no evidence that X itself was breached.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 14:59

Musk’s X hit by wave of unsolicited password reset emails
Musk’s X hit by wave of unsolicited password reset emails

WorldExclusive: Musk opposes allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on Russia, sources say

Three people familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk still opposes letting Ukraine use Starlink-equipped drones for strikes deep inside Russia. Kyiv has sought U.S. approval, but no authorization has been secured. Musk reportedly sees the move as escalation rather than a path toward ending the war.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 14:22

Exclusive: Musk opposes allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on Russia, sources say
Exclusive: Musk opposes allowing Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on Russia, sources say

WorldFT: Elon Musk willing to let Ukraine use Starlink to strike Russia

Financial Times sources say Elon Musk told former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov that he had no objection to Ukraine using Starlink-equipped drones to strike targets inside Russia, though the political decision would have to come from the White House. The account conflicts with a later report that Musk still refuses to permit such strikes.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 13:31

FT: Elon Musk willing to let Ukraine use Starlink to strike Russia
FT: Elon Musk willing to let Ukraine use Starlink to strike Russia

WorldMusk will not let Kyiv use Starlink against Russia without White House consent — FT

Elon Musk may allow Ukraine to use Starlink-operated drones for deep strikes inside Russia, but only with White House approval, the Financial Times reported, citing sources. The sources said Musk conveyed this position to former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov and argued that authorizing such attacks is a political decision for the Donald Trump administration.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-31 11:58

Musk will not let Kyiv use Starlink against Russia without White House consent — FT

TechMusk’s faster path to more gas turbines comes with a pollution problem

Elon Musk says a secretive new SpaceX foundry could let the company cast its own turbine blades and bring gas power online 18 months faster than competitors. The strategy relies on a fuel source already prompting lawsuits and health studies wherever Musk’s and others’ turbines have been installed.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-30 16:54

Musk’s faster path to more gas turbines comes with a pollution problem
Musk’s faster path to more gas turbines comes with a pollution problem

TechOpenAI to end agreement with SpaceX's AI coding tool Cursor, deepening Musk-Altman clash

OpenAI said Friday it plans to stop supplying AI models to Cursor, a coding-tool company now owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The move further escalates the bitter rivalry between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Musk.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-29 04:01

OpenAI to end agreement with SpaceX's AI coding tool Cursor, deepening Musk-Altman clash
OpenAI to end agreement with SpaceX's AI coding tool Cursor, deepening Musk-Altman clash

TechLawsuit says Elon Musk’s xAI used child sexual abuse material to train Grok

A complaint alleges that xAI trained Grok using child sexual abuse material. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, says images made when she was preschool-age and sexually abused were later identified in AI-generated CSAM linked to xAI, causing renewed trauma.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 20:52

Lawsuit says Elon Musk’s xAI used child sexual abuse material to train Grok
Lawsuit says Elon Musk’s xAI used child sexual abuse material to train Grok

TechMusk, Sacks to Join Altman and Huang at G20 Tech Event

Elon Musk, SpaceX’s chief executive, and former White House AI czar David Sacks are scheduled to speak next week at a technology-focused G20 ministerial meeting in North Carolina. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman are also expected to take part, according to people familiar with the matter.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-27 19:30

Musk, Sacks to Join Altman and Huang at G20 Tech Event
Musk, Sacks to Join Altman and Huang at G20 Tech Event

TechReuters: Russian-speaking hackers used Cursor’s AI agent to breach seven companies

Russian-speaking hackers from the new ransomware group Aur0ra used Cursor’s AI coding assistant to conduct hundreds of malicious operations against seven companies worldwide, including stealing login credentials. They repeatedly persuaded the agent that the intrusions were simulations, bypassing its refusals. Gambit Security estimated Cursor may have sped up the breaches by 30%, 40%, or 50%.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-27 19:05

Reuters: Russian-speaking hackers used Cursor’s AI agent to breach seven companies
Reuters: Russian-speaking hackers used Cursor’s AI agent to breach seven companies

WorldWill Musk give Ukraine eyes over Russia?

Elon Musk’s Starlink network has played a pivotal role in Ukraine’s effort to withstand Russia’s invasion. The question is how far that relationship can go, as Ukraine is seeking even greater support.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-27 01:57

Will Musk give Ukraine eyes over Russia?
Will Musk give Ukraine eyes over Russia?

TechJudge dismisses Elon Musk’s X lawsuit challenging New York hate speech law

A U.S. judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk’s X seeking to invalidate a New York state law. The law requires social media companies to disclose how they monitor hate speech, extremism, harassment, foreign political interference and disinformation.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-26 22:10

Judge dismisses Elon Musk’s X lawsuit challenging New York hate speech law
Judge dismisses Elon Musk’s X lawsuit challenging New York hate speech law
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