Category: Musk, Elon

Tesla Wins Suit That Blamed Its Software for Deadly Crash

The decision by a California jury is the first involving a fatal accident that lawyers representing the victims said was the fault of Tesla’s self-driving technology.
X Says It Is Worth $19 Billion, Down From $44 Billion Last Year

The social media company’s valuation was disclosed in the paperwork for stock grants that it handed to employees on Monday.
How Elon Musk Changed the Meaning of Twitter for Users

Twitter was a deeply personal source of conversation, news and community for many people. One year after Mr. Musk took over, users say that has shifted — for better and for worse.
As Users Abandon X, Sports Twitter Endures

Many users have migrated to other platforms since Elon Musk bought Twitter, but sports fans still find it indispensable.
Federal Investigators Widen Tesla Inquiry, Company Says

The Department of Justice has sought documents related to vehicle range and “personal benefits,” Tesla said.
Tesla’s Price Cuts Lowered Its Profit

The carmaker made less money in the third quarter as it cut car prices to attract buyers amid stronger competition.
Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse Content

The service formerly known as Twitter told Australian regulators that its automated detection of abusive material had declined after Elon Musk bought it.
Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse Content

The service formerly known as Twitter told Australian regulators that its automated detection of abusive material had declined after Elon Musk bought it.
Musk, V.P. Harris, Dimon to Speak at the 2023 DealBook Summit

The conference on Nov. 29 will bring together the biggest newsmakers in business, politics and culture.
X and Other Social Networks Face Pressure Over Israel-Gaza Content

Social networks are under pressure to remove misinformation and grisly imagery from their platforms. A European regulator has warned Elon Musk’s X about its policies.
Social Media Changed How Brands Talk to Us, but Are the Jokes Wearing Thin?

For a decade, marketers have found success on social media by roasting customers, and even flirting with them. But with Gen Z, and platforms like TikTok on the rise, the jokes may be wearing thin.
Tallying the Costs of the Israel-Gaza War

The price of crude oil has risen and global markets are under pressure as the death toll exceeds 1,100 and Israel begins a “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip.