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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
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WorldChina’s Long March 7A rocket fails to launch as Musk wishes it a ‘speedy recovery’

The VOA news roundup highlights the failure of China’s Long March 7A carrier rocket launch. SpaceX’s Elon Musk offered a wish for the rocket to “recover soon.” The program also reports that President Trump outlined three strategies for dealing with Iran, while Russia released a U.S. Marine said to have been held “illegally” for more than four years. Other featured topics include a Red Sea cargo-ship attack, tighter controls on advanced AI chips and solar-eclipse observations by NASA.

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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 20:36

China’s Long March 7A rocket fails to launch as Musk wishes it a ‘speedy recovery’
China’s Long March 7A rocket fails to launch as Musk wishes it a ‘speedy recovery’

TechVietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with SpaceX to launch first satellites in 2027

Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace has reached an agreement with SpaceX to send its first satellites into orbit in 2027. The contract represents a significant step in Vietnam’s effort to build up its space industry. The planned launch marks the company’s entry into satellite deployment and links Vietnam’s emerging aerospace sector with SpaceX’s launch services.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 12:00

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with SpaceX to launch first satellites in 2027
Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with SpaceX to launch first satellites in 2027

TechThe Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk

Satellite internet could help narrow the digital divide across the Global South. Yet expanding access should not require countries to become dependent on foreign companies. The argument calls for connectivity without surrendering control over the region’s digital future. Bezos and Musk should not be allowed to define that future.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 09:52

The Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk
The Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk

TechFedorov continues talks with Musk on using Starlink against Russian ballistic missiles

Mykhailo Fedorov says he remains in contact with Elon Musk about using Starlink to help counter Russian ballistic missiles. Fedorov said their most recent conversation took place a few days ago. He described securing the needed outcome through that communication as a difficult task at present. He made the comments in an interview with his former adviser, Serhii Sternenko.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 17:59

Fedorov continues talks with Musk on using Starlink against Russian ballistic missiles
Fedorov continues talks with Musk on using Starlink against Russian ballistic missiles

WorldMusk denies helping Kyiv target strikes against Russia, magazine says

The Atlantic reports that US entrepreneur Elon Musk denies assisting Kyiv in identifying targets for strikes against Russia. The magazine says Musk continues to argue that it is time to reach a deal. His reported position places the focus on allegations about support for Ukrainian targeting and his repeated call for an agreement. The account links the denial with his stated emphasis on negotiations.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 16:35

Musk denies helping Kyiv target strikes against Russia, magazine says

TechElon Musk’s AI Wikipedia project has gone months without an update

Grokipedia, xAI’s online encyclopedia built around AI-generated articles, apparently has not been updated since April 24th, according to Lawfare. The project was once presented by Elon Musk as a major improvement over Wikipedia. Lawfare said it could not find any entry that had changed in more than three months. Grokipedia launched with a 0.1 version.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-06 00:25

Elon Musk’s AI Wikipedia project has gone months without an update
Elon Musk’s AI Wikipedia project has gone months without an update

EconomyDan Ives Says Capex Is the Only Way to Realize Musk’s AI Vision for SpaceX

Dan Ives, a partner and senior managing director at Yorkville Ives & Co., reviewed SpaceX’s first quarterly report. The company disclosed that spending on its artificial-intelligence business came in higher than expected. Ives said capital expenditure is the only way for Elon Musk’s AI ambitions for SpaceX to become reality. The remarks focus on the scale of investment required after the company’s quarterly disclosure.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-05 11:06

Dan Ives Says Capex Is the Only Way to Realize Musk’s AI Vision for SpaceX
Dan Ives Says Capex Is the Only Way to Realize Musk’s AI Vision for SpaceX

TechSpaceX beats earnings expectations while burning cash on Musk’s AI and Mars vision

SpaceX exceeded earnings expectations in its first-ever quarterly report. The company is nevertheless continuing to burn through cash as it pursues CEO Elon Musk’s vision. That vision centers on an AI-powered future and the colonization of Mars. The report therefore portrays stronger-than-expected earnings alongside heavy spending to advance Musk’s ambitions.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 23:57

SpaceX beats earnings expectations while burning cash on Musk’s AI and Mars vision

TechElon Musk’s SpaceX reports losses but less than expected

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reported a loss. Revenue rose by more than 90 percent from the same period a year earlier. That increase exceeded analysts’ expectations. The company therefore posted a smaller-than-expected loss despite remaining in the red.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 22:02

Elon Musk’s SpaceX reports losses but less than expected
Elon Musk’s SpaceX reports losses but less than expected

TechSpaceX Earnings Live Updates: Musk’s Firm to Report First Results Since IPO

SpaceX is set to release its first results since its initial public offering. The coverage follows the earnings announcement through live updates. The headline identifies the report as a milestone for Elon Musk’s firm, without giving financial figures or indicating how investors have responded.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 20:03

SpaceX Earnings Live Updates: Musk’s Firm to Report First Results Since IPO
SpaceX Earnings Live Updates: Musk’s Firm to Report First Results Since IPO
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