Category: Musk, Elon

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California Forces a Rethink of A.I. Rules

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to veto wide-ranging set of rules for artificial intelligence companies underscores the political difficulty of policing the technology.
Elon Musk’s Week on X: Deepfakes, Falsehoods and Lots of Memes

Almost a third of 171 posts last week from the X owner were false, misleading or missing vital context.
Elon Musk Hails Italian Leader Giorgia Meloni at Awards Ceremony

Mr. Musk described Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as “authentic, honest and thoughtful.” She used her Atlantic Council spotlight to defend Western values.
Elon Musk’s X Finds Way Around Brazil Ban and Goes Live Again for Many Users

Elon Musk’s social media platform used a technical maneuver to restore service for many Brazilians after a court blocked it. Blocking it again would be difficult, experts said.
G.M. Electric Vehicles Gain Access to Tesla Chargers

After a delay of several months, General Motors said owners of its battery-powered models would now be able to use Tesla charging stations with adapters.
Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’

The surprise resignation of Thierry Breton came after he accused Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, of pressuring France to nominate another candidate instead of him for commissioner.
How Elon Musk’s Security Detail Has Grown Following Death Threats and Stalkers

As threats to his personal safety have become graver, the world’s richest man has barricaded himself behind a phalanx of bodyguards that operates like a mini-Secret Service.
The Big Takeaways from Debate Night

The showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump was light on policy, but there were still sparks as they laid out different visions for the economy.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Launch: What to Know and How to Watch

A private mission, scheduled to launch at 3:38 a.m. Eastern time Tuesday after a series of delays, would take people farther from Earth than anyone has traveled since the end of NASA’s Apollo moon missions.
How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump

Their fast-evolving political friendship has become a potential minefield, as Mr. Musk’s sprawling businesses may present conflicts of interest if Mr. Trump is elected in November.
Tucker Carlson Sharply Criticized for Hosting Holocaust Revisionist

Mr. Carlson’s guest on “Tucker on X” made a variety of false claims about the Holocaust and World War II.
Trump Calls for an Efficiency Commission, an Idea Pushed by Elon Musk

Donald Trump, in a speech in New York, said the commission would conduct a sweeping audit of the federal government and recommend “drastic reforms” for cutting waste.