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Elon Musk

Elon Musk

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Senior Advisor to the President for Government Efficiency (2025–2025)

Born1971-06-28 · Pretoria
CitizenshipSouth Africa (since 1971), Canada (since 1971), United States (since 2002)
PartyIndependent
Offices
  • Senior Advisor to the President for Government Efficiency2025-01-20–2025-05-30
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania (BA, BS)
OccupationCEO and product architect of Tesla, Founder, CEO, and chief engineer of SpaceX, Founder and CEO of SpaceXAI, Founder and CTO of X Corp., Co-founder of Neuralink, The Boring Company, OpenAI, Zip2, X.com and PayPal, President of the Musk Foundation
AwardsFull list

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Portrait: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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    Elon 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.”

    CCBC News 2026-09-10 20:37

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    Alex 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.

    TThe Associated Press 2026-09-10 16:18

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    Musk 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.

    BBloomberg Television 2026-09-01 19:55

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    Exclusive: 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.

    TThe Kyiv Independent 2026-08-31 14:22

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    Elon Musk Calls Shanghai ‘a Great City’ as Mother Shares China Trip

    Maye Musk posted photos from her Shanghai visit, including events, shopping, dining and sightseeing. Elon Musk commented that Shanghai is “a great city” and strongly recommended visiting, after also calling China “amazing” and encouraging people to travel there. Maye Musk reposted that message and praised China’s cities and people.

    CChina News Service 2026-08-26 02:02

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    Musk warns humanity could disappear amid Singapore’s falling birth rate

    US entrepreneur Elon Musk warned that humanity risks disappearing while commenting on Singapore’s new measures to encourage population growth. The city-state is offering families more than $55,000 for each child after a record fertility-rate decline and could become a “super-aged” society this year.

    TTASS 2026-08-25 04:20

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    Musk Touts Starlink for India’s Rural Users Amid Stalled Launch

    Billionaire Elon Musk promoted Starlink’s satellite internet as a way to serve India’s most underserved rural areas, even as the company’s launch in the country remains stalled over security concerns.

    BBloomberg News 2026-08-21 09:00

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    ‘China Is Awesome’: Elon Musk recommends visiting China

    Elon Musk has urged people around the world to visit China, calling the country “awesome.” The Tesla and SpaceX chief posted the message on X on Tuesday. His mother, Maye Musk, quickly endorsed the comment. The post has already attracted 3.6 million views online.

    CChina News Service 2026-08-12 03:12

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    Elon Musk praises China as inbound foreign tourism rises 20%

    Inbound foreign tourism to China has increased by 20%. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and his mother have endorsed traveling to China in social-media posts.

    CCGTN 2026-08-12 02:48

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    Elon Musk praises China as foreign tourism rises 20%

    Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called China “awesome” on X and encouraged people to visit, while his mother, Maye Musk, echoed the praise. China’s National Immigration Administration said 22.91 million foreigners entered the country in the first half of 2026, up 20.4% year on year; visa-free arrivals rose 30.6%.

    CCGTN 2026-08-12 02:48

Related reports

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Tech‘The end of Tesla!’: Cybertruck loyalists turn on Musk over production shutdown

Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production by late summer 2027, prompting unusual backlash from its supporters. Troy Meekhof, known online as “The Cybertruck Guy,” says Tesla failed to fully back the pickup and criticizes ending it to make room for Cybercab. Musk says orders exceed production capacity and Tesla will build as many as possible before the line closes.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 17:00

‘The end of Tesla!’: Cybertruck loyalists turn on Musk over production shutdown
‘The end of Tesla!’: Cybertruck loyalists turn on Musk over production shutdown

EconomyMusk says it would be an honor to hire Nvidia’s Huang

Elon Musk said hiring Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang would be an honor. Huang is reportedly at risk of being ousted after reports of multiple extramarital affairs, including one with a woman reportedly suspected of spying for China.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-12 07:46

Musk says it would be an honor to hire Nvidia’s Huang
Musk says it would be an honor to hire Nvidia’s Huang

EconomyGerman tech company signs €60 million satellite solar-cell supply deal with Elon Musk

SpaceX signed a €60 million agreement with German mechanical engineering company Singulus Technologies for strategic solar-cell supplies, sending the German company’s share price sharply higher.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 19:01

German tech company signs €60 million satellite solar-cell supply deal with Elon Musk

EconomyMusk Drove the Cybertruck and Tesla’s EV Ambitions Off a Cliff

People adored the Cybertruck, but there were not many of them. Worse, Elon Musk, the man behind it, seemed to be trying to shrink that group even more.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 11:00

Musk Drove the Cybertruck and Tesla’s EV Ambitions Off a Cliff
Musk Drove the Cybertruck and Tesla’s EV Ambitions Off a Cliff

PoliticsMusk expected on Trump’s APEC trip; Huang’s attendance uncertain, report says

Tesla's Elon Musk and other US business leaders are expected in Trump's group for next week's APEC trip to China, the South China Morning Post said; Nvidia's Jensen Huang may not attend.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-10 08:40

Musk expected on Trump’s APEC trip; Huang’s attendance uncertain, report says
Musk expected on Trump’s APEC trip; Huang’s attendance uncertain, report says

PoliticsJesse Watters: Elon Musk is ‘untouchable’

Co-hosts of “The Five” discuss the vow by incoming Democrats to target Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 01:15

Jesse Watters: Elon Musk is ‘untouchable’
Jesse Watters: Elon Musk is ‘untouchable’

PoliticsFar-left groups target Elon Musk’s Austin home

Guests on Outnumbered assess demonstrations aimed at Musk’s Austin residence and news accounts associating them with organizations reporting $2.6 billion in revenue altogether.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 20:30

Far-left groups target Elon Musk’s Austin home
Far-left groups target Elon Musk’s Austin home

EconomyMusk says Tesla will refund Cybertruck deposits to ‘a lot of people’

Tesla will refund deposits to a considerable number of Cybertruck customers because it has more orders than it can process before production ends next year, CEO Elon Musk said.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 13:33

Musk says Tesla will refund Cybertruck deposits to ‘a lot of people’
Musk says Tesla will refund Cybertruck deposits to ‘a lot of people’

PoliticsGutfeld: Hillary adds Musk to her hit list

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the “Gutfeld!” panel discuss Hillary Clinton’s statement that she wants to compel Elon Musk to testify before Congress if President Donald Trump pardons him.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-07 05:00

Gutfeld: Hillary adds Musk to her hit list
Gutfeld: Hillary adds Musk to her hit list

TechMusk sees future cost of sending cargo to orbit falling below $100 per kilogram

Elon Musk expects the future cost of delivering one kilogram of cargo to orbit to fall below $100, attributing the prospect to Starship’s full reusability. He also forecast that SpaceX could eventually launch its Super Heavy booster every hour.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-07 03:55

Musk sees future cost of sending cargo to orbit falling below $100 per kilogram
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