Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's social media platform X has surged in popularity, with 600 million monthly active users from all over the world. Musk envisions X as a global town square where people can engage in group chats and discussions, as well as post content and make digital payments. In the US, X usage has reached an all-time high, with users spending an average of 30 minutes on the platform per day. Musk acquired X (then called Twitter) in 2022 for $44 billion, and has since transformed it into an "everything app" with a wide range of features.
Tech mogul and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has welcomed his 12th child with Shivon Zilis, an executive at Neuralink. This marks yet another addition to Musk's growing brood and highlights the billionaire's eventful personal life. Despite his busy schedule, Musk continues to prioritize his role as a father alongside his ambitious ventures in technology and space exploration.
In a strong show of support for Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, the company's shareholders voted to restore his record USD 44.9 billion pay package. The package had previously been rejected by a Delaware judge, but the shareholders' vote sends a clear message of confidence in Musk's leadership of the largest electric vehicle maker in the world. However, it is likely to be tied up in court battles for months before Musk can actually receive the compensation, as Tesla continues to fight the judge's decision. Despite his doubts about his future with the company and struggles with falling sales and profit margins, Musk has reassured shareholders that he intends to stick around, citing the need for a higher stake in the company to control the use of artificial intelligence.
A war of words between former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and Tesla CEO Elon Musk played out on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, as the two expressed opposing views on electronic voting machines (EVMs). While Musk had advocated for the elimination of EVMs due to the risk of being hacked, Chandrasekhar defended the secure and custom-designed EVMs used in India which are isolated from any network or media. Chandrasekhar strongly countered Musk's "huge sweeping generalisation" and provided context about the security measures in place for Indian EVMs.
At a recent shareholder meeting, Elon Musk revealed his ambitious plans to make Tesla a $25 trillion company with the help of humanoid robots called Optimus. These robots, expected to be available for as little as $20,000, will revolutionize multiple industries and tasks, from working in Tesla's factories to teaching children. In addition, Musk envisions a fleet of self-driving cars that could earn money for owners while they sleep, adding another $5 trillion to Tesla's valuation. This could be a game-changing move for the company and the world.
Tesla, the revolutionary car company, has announced that they will be discontinuing their iconic Foundation Series Cybertruck in favor of newer models and global versions. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has hinted at the possibility of a more futuristic design for the replacement models. This news has sparked both disappointment and excitement among Tesla fans and the broader automotive industry.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed concerns over the opacity and lack of scrutiny in India's electoral process, citing a post by Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk advocating for the elimination of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). This comes amidst a controversy in Maharashtra where a relative of a Shiv Sena candidate was found using a phone connected to the EVM, leading to demands for a full count of VVPAT slips and a call for use of traditional paper ballots by opposition parties.
In a response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s call to eliminate Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has stated that his views do not apply to India. Mr. Chandrasekhar asserted that Indian EVMs are custom-designed, secure, and isolated from any network, unlike regular compute platforms used in other countries. This comes after the news of voting discrepancies in Puerto Rico’s primary elections, which led to a review of the contract with U.S. electronic voting company Dominion Voting Systems.
Elon Musk, CEO of Space X and Tesla, has called for eliminating the use of electronic voting machines as recent events have raised concerns about their vulnerability to hacking. Politicians and election experts have also expressed their concerns, with some calling for a return to paper ballots. These claims have further fueled mistrust in the American public towards the election system.
SpaceX and Tesla Chief Elon Musk shows his disapproval towards Apple's integration of OpenAI in its operating systems by sharing a popular Indian meme. The partnership announcement between Apple and OpenAI has raised concerns about potential privacy issues. The meme, from the 2017 Tamil movie 'Thappattam', portrays how data may be shared between the two companies. Musk's tweet has sparked a discussion on the future of technology and privacy.