In July 2025, Elon Musk’s company Neuralink, which works on connecting the brain to computers has announced a major achievement. For the first time, they successfully performed two brain implant surgeries on a single day and both the patients are now recovering well. “We successfully completed both P8 and P9 this weekend, our first time performing two surgeries in one day,” Neuralink wrote in its post on X (formerly Twitter). One of the Neuralink patients, Audrey Crews, shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) showing her laptop screen with her name written on it.&nbsp;What made this moment so special and rare is that she didn’t use her hands but yet she typed it using only her thoughts. In her post, she wrote, “I tried writing my name for the first time in 20 years. I'm working on it. Lol.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I tried writing my name for the first time in 20 years. Im working on it. Lol <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Neuralink?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Neuralink</a> <a href="https://t.co/xzPBam5mAS">pic.twitter.com/xzPBam5mAS</a>&mdash; Audrey Crews (@NeuraNova9) <a href="https://twitter.com/NeuraNova9/status/1949252377145708931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The post quickly gained attention on all over the social media, getting over two million views. Many people shared it on their X timelines and praised the breakthrough. Even Tesla CEO and founder of the brain-chip company, Elon Musk responded to this news.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musk-s-neuralink-to-test-brain-chip-for-paralysis-patients-in-the-uk-1754041032663">https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musk-s-neuralink-to-test-brain-chip-for-paralysis-patients-in-the-uk-1754041032663</a> &nbsp;"She is controlling her computer just by thinking," Elon Musk, wrote on X. "Most people don't realise this is possible."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">She is controlling her computer just by thinking. Most people don’t realize this is possible. <a href="https://t.co/5XnOaLfJU7">https://t.co/5XnOaLfJU7</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1949580513364320638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Who is Audrey Crews?</h2>Audrey Crews is known as "P9" in Neuralink’s trial and she recently became the first woman to receive a brain chip from Neuralink. Crews has been paralysed for last 20 years. She explained on her 'X' post that the chip, known as a brain-computer interface (BCI) allows her to control her computer just by thinking and in the future, she hopes to use it to control more devices.&nbsp;Sharing her story on X, she said, “I had surgery last week and everything is going amazing. It was brain surgery, they drilled a hole in my skull and placed 128 threads into my motor cortex. The chip is about the size of a quarter.”&nbsp;“The BCI lets me control my computer using my mind. I'll be able to control more electronic devices in the near future. I also want to clarify this implant will not allow me to walk again or regain movement. Its strictly for telepathy only. We are still in Miami but I'll be home soon and we'll post more vids explaining the proses in more detail. I am the first women in the world to do this." she added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Here&#39;s more information about how my BCI, brain computer interface, implant works and my surgery. I had surgery last week and everything is going amazing. It was brain surgery, they drilled a hole in my skull and placed 128 threads into my motor cortex. The chip is about the size…&mdash; Audrey Crews (@NeuraNova9) <a href="https://twitter.com/NeuraNova9/status/1949635830697390312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>How does the Neuralink implant work?</h2>Neuralink, started in 2016 is a developing implantable brain–computer interfaces called BCIs. The main device, known as “The Link” or “N1 Implant" is placed inside the human skull. From there, &nbsp;these soft threads go into specific parts of the brain and mainly the motor cortex and it helps to control movement.&nbsp;These threads have electrodes that pick up brain signals and when someone thinks about doing something like moving a cursor, their brain makes special electrical patterns. The implant catches these signals and sends them wirelessly to an outside device, just like a computer.&nbsp;Then the computer uses special software to understand the brain signals and then turn them into actions. In Audrey’s case, her thoughts become movements on the screen. She can move the cursor, type words or draw things, all just by thinking.

Audrey Crews, who has been paralysed for 20 years has become the first women to control the computer with her mind. She used only her thoughts to move a computer cursor and write her name, all with the help of Neuralink’s brain chip.

In July 2025, Elon Musk’s company Neuralink, which works on connecting the brain to computers has announced a major achievement. For the first time, they successfully performed two brain implant surgeries on a single day and both the patients are now recovering well. “We successfully completed both P8 and P9 this weekend, our first time performing two surgeries in one day,” Neuralink wrote in its post on X (formerly Twitter). One of the Neuralink patients, Audrey Crews, shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) showing her laptop screen with her name written on it. What made this moment so special and rare is that she didn’t use her hands but yet she typed it using only her thoughts. In her post, she wrote, “I tried writing my name for the first time in 20 years. I'm working on it. Lol.”

Audrey Crews, who has been paralysed for 20 years has become the first women to control the computer with her mind. She used only her thoughts to move a computer cursor and write her name, all with the help of Neuralink’s brain chip.

Audrey Crews becomes first paralysed woman to control computer with her mind, check how Musk's Neuralink helped her

Neuralink now allows those with paralysis to use computers, play games, and write just by thinking. Recent trials are helping people reclaim independence, and it can transform how humans connect with technology. Read more below.

Neuralink now allows those with paralysis to use computers, play games, and write just by thinking. Recent trials are helping people reclaim independence, and it can transform how humans connect with technology. Read more below.

How Neuralink is letting people control tech with thought

Elon Musk’s Neuralink aims to restore movement, boost memory, and connect human brains to AI by inserting a Neuralink chip into the brain. Neuralink could change the way humans interact in the coming years.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink aims to restore movement, boost memory, and connect human brains to AI by inserting a Neuralink chip into the brain. Neuralink could change the way humans interact in the coming years.

6 ways Elon Musk’s Neuralink could transform humans into superhumans

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its fourth year, a report claimed that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ordered a brief shutdown of Starlink during Kyiv’s key offensive in 2022. The satellite providing internet service provides connectivity between the troops on the battlefield. Reportedly, following Musk’s order, Ukrainian soldiers faced a communication blackout near the frontlines, which impacted their operation against Russia.&nbsp;According to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the command, Musk told senior engineers at the California offices of SpaceX, which controls Starlink satellites, to cut coverage in areas including Kherson, a key region Ukraine was trying to reclaim. The report added that at least a hundred Starlink terminals were deactivated as Ukraine’s drones surveilling Russian forces went dark, and long-range artillery units, reliant on Starlink to aim their fire, struggled to hit targets.&nbsp;The Starlink outage resulted in troops failing to surround a Russian position in the town of Beryslav, east of Kherson, the administrative centre of the region, the Ukrainian military official and the military advisor said. “The encirclement stalled entirely,” said the official in an interview. “It failed.”&nbsp;The report further added that it wasn’t clear why and when Musk gave the order, or how long the outage lasted. However, sources told Reuters that they believe the reason behind the order was concerns of a possible nuclear response from Russia.&nbsp;<h2>What did SpaceX say?</h2>&nbsp;In an email to Reuters, Space denied the allegation of Musk ordering a Starlink shutdown during the war in Ukraine. Responding to the reports, a spokesperson for the space organisation described the findings as “inaccurate”. The spokesperson further referred to an older X post by the company’s official handle: “Starlink is fully committed to providing service to Ukraine.”&nbsp;When initial reports of the claims surfaced, Musk in March said that Starlink “would never do such a thing.”&nbsp;The report comes a day after Starlink experienced a massive global outage, which affected thousands. In an X post, Musk apologised for the outage, “Service will be restored shortly. Sorry for the outage. SpaceX will remedy root cause to ensure it doesn’t happen again.”

The report added that at least a hundred Starlink terminals were deactivated as Ukraine’s drones surveilling Russian forces went dark, and long-range artillery units, reliant on Starlink to aim their fire, struggled to hit targets.

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its fourth year, a report claimed that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ordered a brief shutdown of Starlink during Kyiv’s key offensive in 2022. The satellite providing internet service provides connectivity between the troops on the battlefield. Reportedly, following Musk’s order, Ukrainian soldiers faced a communication blackout near the frontlines, which impacted their operation against Russia. According to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the command, Musk told senior engineers at the California offices of SpaceX, which controls Starlink satellites, to cut coverage in areas including Kherson, a key region Ukraine was trying to reclaim. The report added that at least a hundred Starlink terminals were deactivated as Ukraine’s drones surveilling Russian forces went dark, and long-range artillery units, reliant on Starlink to aim their fire, struggled to hit targets. The Starlink outage resulted in troops failing to surround a Russian position in the town of Beryslav, east of Kherson, the administrative centre of the region, the Ukrainian military official and the military advisor said. “The encirclement stalled entirely,” said the official in an interview. “It failed.” The report further added that it wasn’t clear why and when Musk gave the order, or how long the outage lasted. However, sources told Reuters that they believe the reason behind the order was concerns of a possible nuclear response from Russia. What did SpaceX say? In an email to Reuters, Space denied the allegation of Musk ordering a Starlink shutdown during the war in Ukraine. Responding to the reports, a spokesperson for the space organisation described the findings as “inaccurate”. The spokesperson further referred to an older X post by the company’s official handle: “Starlink is fully committed to providing service to Ukraine.” When initial reports of the claims surfaced, Musk in March said that Starlink “would never do such a thing.” The report comes a day after Starlink experienced a massive global outage, which affected thousands. In an X post, Musk apologised for the outage, “Service will be restored shortly. Sorry for the outage. SpaceX will remedy root cause to ensure it doesn’t happen again.”

The report added that at least a hundred Starlink terminals were deactivated as Ukraine’s drones surveilling Russian forces went dark, and long-range artillery units, reliant on Starlink to aim their fire, struggled to hit targets.

Did Musk order Starlink shutdown to thwart Ukraine’s offensive in 2022? Here’s how SpaceX responds to claims

Starlink is down, and users are not happy. Elon Musk charges people colossal amounts of money for the internet service, and so people are angry to see outages, slow connection and even total blackouts. According to Downdetector, a site that monitors online outages, SpaceX's Starlink started having problems around 3 pm ET. In the United States, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, San Francisco and Seattle witnessed widespread disruptions, as per a live outage map. People in other countries also reported problems with Starlink. This includes Australia, Canada, the UK, Mexico, Brazil, Peru and several other countries across South America and Europe. Starlink currently has more than six million active users worldwide, and charges $80 to $120, depending on the plan. Users are asking Musk for refunds because they are paying exorbitant amounts precisely for something like this not to happen. "Hope there’s a big refund coming. You charge top dollar so this s*** doesn’t happen!" a user wrote. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/elon-musk-s-starlink-clears-another-hurdle-with-indian-govt-many-more-to-go-1752079147719">Elon Musk’s Starlink clears another hurdle with Indian Govt; many more to go</a> &nbsp;Starlink confirmed the outages in a post on X, stating, "Starlink is currently in a network outage and we are actively implementing a solution. We appreciate your patience. We'll share an update once this issue is resolved." Starlink also lets users access the network while on the go with its Roam plans, which are even more costly. Prices start from $50 and can go up to $165 per month. The Starlink kit costs $349 plus shipping. So that's a whole lot of money for the internet. Starlink is also launching in India soon, and this unexpected outage might affect its numbers in the country. Another user told Starlink that it "owes everyone a refund for today". "...better see a discount on that next bill, or we will have issues you failed to provide your service."<h2>Starlink in India</h2>People in India who want to enjoy Starlink services will have to whip out a kickass amount of money. The initial hardware cost itself will go as high as Rs 33,000 for the Standard Kit. Users will get a dish, router and other cables needed for the connection. Monthly plans will range from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,200. Starlink is expected to start operations in India around August, following its license receipt in early June. Users can get a free trial on high-speed satellite internet for a month with each device purchase to test it out before deciding to dole out large sums of money. Starlink's low Earth orbit satellite constellation promises to reach remote and rural locations, which traditional networks have found hard to penetrate.<h2>Musk's plans for Starlink on Mars</h2>This outage comes as a huge challenge for Musk, who plans on using the network on Mars someday. In May, the billionaire talked about SpaceX's strategy to colonise Mars, with Starlink a crucial component. He announced that SpaceX will send Starlink satellites to the red planet for those who wish to live on the neighbouring planet.

Starlink witnessed an outage on Thursday, affecting services in the US, Canada, Peru, Australia, the UK and other countries. The satellite internet service charges users a huge fee, and this is why people are extremely angry with the Starlink outage.

Starlink is down, and users are not happy. Elon Musk charges people colossal amounts of money for the internet service, and so people are angry to see outages, slow connection and even total blackouts. According to Downdetector, a site that monitors online outages, SpaceX's Starlink started having problems around 3 pm ET. In the United States, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, San Francisco and Seattle witnessed widespread disruptions, as per a live outage map. People in other countries also reported problems with Starlink. This includes Australia, Canada, the UK, Mexico, Brazil, Peru and several other countries across South America and Europe. Starlink currently has more than six million active users worldwide, and charges $80 to $120, depending on the plan. Users are asking Musk for refunds because they are paying exorbitant amounts precisely for something like this not to happen. "Hope there’s a big refund coming. You charge top dollar so this s*** doesn’t happen!" a user wrote. Also Read: Elon Musk’s Starlink clears another hurdle with Indian Govt; many more to go Starlink confirmed the outages in a post on X, stating, "Starlink is currently in a network outage and we are actively implementing a solution. We appreciate your patience. We'll share an update once this issue is resolved." Starlink also lets users access the network while on the go with its Roam plans, which are even more costly. Prices start from $50 and can go up to $165 per month. The Starlink kit costs $349 plus shipping. So that's a whole lot of money for the internet. Starlink is also launching in India soon, and this unexpected outage might affect its numbers in the country. Another user told Starlink that it "owes everyone a refund for today". "...better see a discount on that next bill, or we will have issues you failed to provide your service." Starlink in India People in India who want to enjoy Starlink services will have to whip out a kickass amount of money. The initial hardware cost itself will go as high as Rs 33,000 for the Standard Kit. Users will get a dish, router and other cables needed for the connection. Monthly plans will range from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,200. Starlink is expected to start operations in India around August, following its license receipt in early June. Users can get a free trial on high-speed satellite internet for a month with each device purchase to test it out before deciding to dole out large sums of money. Starlink's low Earth orbit satellite constellation promises to reach remote and rural locations, which traditional networks have found hard to penetrate. Musk's plans for Starlink on Mars This outage comes as a huge challenge for Musk, who plans on using the network on Mars someday. In May, the billionaire talked about SpaceX's strategy to colonise Mars, with Starlink a crucial component. He announced that SpaceX will send Starlink satellites to the red planet for those who wish to live on the neighbouring planet.

Starlink witnessed an outage on Thursday, affecting services in the US, Canada, Peru, Australia, the UK and other countries. The satellite internet service charges users a huge fee, and this is why people are extremely angry with the Starlink outage.

'Better see a discount...': Angry users demand Musk refund their money after Starlink goes down

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 24) denied claims of destroying Elon Musk's companies in America, saying "he wants" Musk and all the other businesses within the states to thrive "like never before". This comes as reports emerge saying that the US president is looking to cancel government contracts with Musk's SpaceX.&nbsp;Trump in a post on Truth Social stressed that the better if these companies thriver, the USA will thrive.&nbsp;"Everyone is stating that I will destroy Elon’s companies by taking away some, if not all, of the large scale subsidies he receives from the U.S. Government. This is not so! I want Elon, and all businesses within our Country, to THRIVE, in fact, THRIVE like never before!," he said in a post on Truth Social.&nbsp;Trump said that the US is setting records every day, adding that he wants to keep it that way.&nbsp;"The better they do, the better the USA does, and that’s good for all of us. We are setting records every day, and I want to keep it that way!," he said.&nbsp;All this comes as the relationship between Trump and Musk turned sour. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Trump administration staffers have reviewed SpaceX’s agreements with NASA and the Pentagon. They concluded that cancelling them could seriously damage key US space and defence programmes.&nbsp;SpaceX isn’t the only Musk firm linked to the US government. The Pentagon recently signed a $200 million deal with xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, to work on AI for military use.&nbsp;SpaceX is the world’s leading launch provider. Last year, it was behind 83% of all satellite launches globally. It’s been a long-time contractor for the US government and plays a vital role in helping Ukraine maintain communications in its war with Russia. So far, Musk’s company has received at least $21 billion from US taxpayers, and another $13 billion is expected.

Trump has denied the claims of destroying Musk's companies in America, stressing that he wants his companies to thrive in the US. The US president said that he wants Musk and all his businesses within the country.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 24) denied claims of destroying Elon Musk's companies in America, saying "he wants" Musk and all the other businesses within the states to thrive "like never before". This comes as reports emerge saying that the US president is looking to cancel government contracts with Musk's SpaceX. Trump in a post on Truth Social stressed that the better if these companies thriver, the USA will thrive. "Everyone is stating that I will destroy Elon’s companies by taking away some, if not all, of the large scale subsidies he receives from the U.S. Government. This is not so! I want Elon, and all businesses within our Country, to THRIVE, in fact, THRIVE like never before!," he said in a post on Truth Social. Trump said that the US is setting records every day, adding that he wants to keep it that way. "The better they do, the better the USA does, and that’s good for all of us. We are setting records every day, and I want to keep it that way!," he said. All this comes as the relationship between Trump and Musk turned sour. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Trump administration staffers have reviewed SpaceX’s agreements with NASA and the Pentagon. They concluded that cancelling them could seriously damage key US space and defence programmes. SpaceX isn’t the only Musk firm linked to the US government. The Pentagon recently signed a $200 million deal with xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, to work on AI for military use. SpaceX is the world’s leading launch provider. Last year, it was behind 83% of all satellite launches globally. It’s been a long-time contractor for the US government and plays a vital role in helping Ukraine maintain communications in its war with Russia. So far, Musk’s company has received at least $21 billion from US taxpayers, and another $13 billion is expected.

Trump has denied the claims of destroying Musk's companies in America, stressing that he wants his companies to thrive in the US. The US president said that he wants Musk and all his businesses within the country.

Trump wants Elon: US president denies 'destroying' Musk's companies in America, wants them to 'thrive'

The Trump administration is expanding its search for partners to build the Golden Dome missile defence system, considering new entrants such as Amazon’s Project Kuiper and smaller defence contractors, according to a Reuters report.<h2>Trump and Elon Musk’s deteriorating relationship</h2>The expansion of potential partners for the $175 billion space-based missile defence program comes amid a deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk after a public falling-out on June 5. Pentagon officials and the White House had already begun exploring alternatives to SpaceX before the dispute, seeking to reduce the risk of depending too heavily on one contractor for such a massive project, sources say. Elon Musk responded to media reports on X (formerly Twitter), stating that federal acquisition regulations require the use of “the best provider at the best price,” implying that any deviation would be illegal.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-bizarre-ridiculous-weak-attempt-at-distraction-obama-camp-hits-back-after-trump-s-treason-claim-here-s-what-they-said-1753216200222">'Bizarre, ridiculous, weak attempt at distraction': Obama camp hits back after Trump’s ‘treason’ claim - Here's what they said</a><h2>Project Kuiper enters the race</h2>While SpaceX is still considered a frontrunner due to its unmatched launch capabilities and extensive experience with satellite launches, Amazon’s Project Kuiper has emerged as a key alternative. The Pentagon has reached out to Kuiper, which currently has 78 satellites in orbit as part of its planned 3,000-satellite constellation.As the Golden Dome project matures, there is a push to diversify its suppliers. Smaller rocket companies like Stoke Space and Rocket Lab, which are gaining momentum, may also compete for individual launch contracts as the program advances. A US official told Reuters that “each individual launch is going to get bid, and we have to actually give bids to other people,” indicating SpaceX will face increased competition in the future.<h2>What is Trump's Golden Dome project?</h2>The Golden Dome initiative, launched by Trump early in his second term, is moving ahead with increasing urgency. Space Force General Michael Guetlein is set to lead this ambitious project, designed to mirror Israel’s Iron Dome but on a larger scale.

The expansion of potential partners for the $175 billion space-based missile defense program comes amid a deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk after a public falling-out on June 5.

The Trump administration is expanding its search for partners to build the Golden Dome missile defence system, considering new entrants such as Amazon’s Project Kuiper and smaller defence contractors, according to a Reuters report. Trump and Elon Musk’s deteriorating relationship The expansion of potential partners for the $175 billion space-based missile defence program comes amid a deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk after a public falling-out on June 5. Pentagon officials and the White House had already begun exploring alternatives to SpaceX before the dispute, seeking to reduce the risk of depending too heavily on one contractor for such a massive project, sources say. Elon Musk responded to media reports on X (formerly Twitter), stating that federal acquisition regulations require the use of “the best provider at the best price,” implying that any deviation would be illegal. Also read: 'Bizarre, ridiculous, weak attempt at distraction': Obama camp hits back after Trump’s ‘treason’ claim - Here's what they said Project Kuiper enters the race While SpaceX is still considered a frontrunner due to its unmatched launch capabilities and extensive experience with satellite launches, Amazon’s Project Kuiper has emerged as a key alternative. The Pentagon has reached out to Kuiper, which currently has 78 satellites in orbit as part of its planned 3,000-satellite constellation. As the Golden Dome project matures, there is a push to diversify its suppliers. Smaller rocket companies like Stoke Space and Rocket Lab, which are gaining momentum, may also compete for individual launch contracts as the program advances. A US official told Reuters that “each individual launch is going to get bid, and we have to actually give bids to other people,” indicating SpaceX will face increased competition in the future. What is Trump's Golden Dome project? The Golden Dome initiative, launched by Trump early in his second term, is moving ahead with increasing urgency. Space Force General Michael Guetlein is set to lead this ambitious project, designed to mirror Israel’s Iron Dome but on a larger scale.

The expansion of potential partners for the $175 billion space-based missile defense program comes amid a deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk after a public falling-out on June 5.

No more Golden Dome for US? Washington looks beyond Musk's SpaceX for Trump's ambitious project after fallout

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday (Jul 20) announced plans to launch Baby Grok, a new kid-friendly version of his artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok. The application is expected to be a simplified version of Grok AI, developed by his AI startup xAI, and will be tailored for safe and educational content for children.&nbsp;In a statement on X, the former head of DOGE wrote, “We’re going to make Baby Grok @xAI, an app dedicated to kid-friendly content.” Replying to another, Musk said that the chatbot is “inspired by Baby Groot,” a comic character from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.&nbsp;This comes shortly after his AI startup launched Grok4, which includes features like advanced training capabilities. “I think it may discover new technologies as soon as later this year. And I would be shocked if it has not done so next year. So I would expect Grok to literally discover new technologies that are actually useful no later than next year and maybe [the] end of this year,” Musk said during a livestream.&nbsp;The update follows criticism of Musk’s chatbot after it shared multiple unprompted antisemitic comments on X. The billionaire has earlier faced backlash over Ani, one of Grok’s earlier user modes, for using flirtatious dialogue and a suggestive avatar. This raised concerns that children can still interact with the bot in “kids mode”.&nbsp;Last Year in May, Musk shared his views on kids using social media, saying it is “bad” for them. “A lot of social media is bad for kids, as there is extreme competition between social media AIs to maximize dopamine!” he wrote on X, sharing a clip from an interview. In the clip, he says, “I would urge parents to limit the amount of social media that children can see because they're being programmed by a dopamine-maximizing AI.”

The update follows criticism of Musk’s chatbot after it shared multiple unprompted antisemitic comments on X. The billionaire has earlier faced backlash over Ani, one of Grok’s earlier user modes.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday (Jul 20) announced plans to launch Baby Grok, a new kid-friendly version of his artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok. The application is expected to be a simplified version of Grok AI, developed by his AI startup xAI, and will be tailored for safe and educational content for children. In a statement on X, the former head of DOGE wrote, “We’re going to make Baby Grok @xAI, an app dedicated to kid-friendly content.” Replying to another, Musk said that the chatbot is “inspired by Baby Groot,” a comic character from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. This comes shortly after his AI startup launched Grok4, which includes features like advanced training capabilities. “I think it may discover new technologies as soon as later this year. And I would be shocked if it has not done so next year. So I would expect Grok to literally discover new technologies that are actually useful no later than next year and maybe [the] end of this year,” Musk said during a livestream. The update follows criticism of Musk’s chatbot after it shared multiple unprompted antisemitic comments on X. The billionaire has earlier faced backlash over Ani, one of Grok’s earlier user modes, for using flirtatious dialogue and a suggestive avatar. This raised concerns that children can still interact with the bot in “kids mode”. Last Year in May, Musk shared his views on kids using social media, saying it is “bad” for them. “A lot of social media is bad for kids, as there is extreme competition between social media AIs to maximize dopamine!” he wrote on X, sharing a clip from an interview. In the clip, he says, “I would urge parents to limit the amount of social media that children can see because they're being programmed by a dopamine-maximizing AI.”

The update follows criticism of Musk’s chatbot after it shared multiple unprompted antisemitic comments on X. The billionaire has earlier faced backlash over Ani, one of Grok’s earlier user modes.

Musk announces Baby Grok, kid-friendly version of his chatbot – What will this AI app do?

US President Donald Trump reportedly wanted to cancel government contracts with Elon Musk’s SpaceX after their relationship turned sour. But now that the Trump team is looking into it, they’re realising it’s not that straightforward. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump administration staffers have reviewed SpaceX’s agreements with NASA and the Pentagon. They concluded that cancelling them could seriously damage key US space and defence programmes.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-russia-about-to-ban-whatsapp-putin-orders-crackdown-on-social-media-apps-from-unfriendly-countries-1753009335811">Is Russia about to ban WhatsApp? Putin orders crackdown on social media apps from 'unfriendly countries'</a><h2>What did the review of SpaceX contracts reveal?</h2>The review found that only a few of SpaceX’s current deals might be open to further scrutiny. None have actually been cancelled. That’s because there’s no alternative company that can do the same job as well or as cheaply. SpaceX is the world’s leading launch provider. Last year, it was behind 83% of all satellite launches globally. It’s been a long-time contractor for the US government and plays a vital role in helping Ukraine maintain communications in its war with Russia. So far, Musk’s company has received at least $21 billion from US taxpayers, and another $13 billion is expected.<h2>Isn’t there any competitor to SpaceX?</h2>Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is one of the few rivals. In the last round of Trump-era contract awards, it secured seven deals, compared to 28 for SpaceX. But experts say that’s not enough to challenge SpaceX’s dominance. “There’s no replacing SpaceX. You just do not have the capacity in our other launch options,” defence and space expert Todd Harrison told Forbes.<h2>What about Musk’s other companies?</h2>SpaceX isn’t the only Musk firm linked to the government. The Pentagon recently signed a $200 million deal with xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, to work on AI for military use. This happened just after xAI’s chatbot “Grok” sparked controversy by calling itself “MechaHitler” on X. Altogether, Musk has secured $38 billion in US government contracts. That includes $15.7 billion for Tesla alone, many of which were approved during Joe Biden’s presidency.

SpaceX is the world’s leading launch provider. Last year, it was behind 83% of all satellite launches globally. It’s been a long-time contractor for the US government and plays a vital role in helping Ukraine maintain communications in its war with Russia.

US President Donald Trump reportedly wanted to cancel government contracts with Elon Musk’s SpaceX after their relationship turned sour. But now that the Trump team is looking into it, they’re realising it’s not that straightforward. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump administration staffers have reviewed SpaceX’s agreements with NASA and the Pentagon. They concluded that cancelling them could seriously damage key US space and defence programmes. Also read: Is Russia about to ban WhatsApp? Putin orders crackdown on social media apps from 'unfriendly countries' What did the review of SpaceX contracts reveal? The review found that only a few of SpaceX’s current deals might be open to further scrutiny. None have actually been cancelled. That’s because there’s no alternative company that can do the same job as well or as cheaply. SpaceX is the world’s leading launch provider. Last year, it was behind 83% of all satellite launches globally. It’s been a long-time contractor for the US government and plays a vital role in helping Ukraine maintain communications in its war with Russia. So far, Musk’s company has received at least $21 billion from US taxpayers, and another $13 billion is expected. Isn’t there any competitor to SpaceX? Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is one of the few rivals. In the last round of Trump-era contract awards, it secured seven deals, compared to 28 for SpaceX. But experts say that’s not enough to challenge SpaceX’s dominance. “There’s no replacing SpaceX. You just do not have the capacity in our other launch options,” defence and space expert Todd Harrison told Forbes. What about Musk’s other companies? SpaceX isn’t the only Musk firm linked to the government. The Pentagon recently signed a $200 million deal with xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, to work on AI for military use. This happened just after xAI’s chatbot “Grok” sparked controversy by calling itself “MechaHitler” on X. Altogether, Musk has secured $38 billion in US government contracts. That includes $15.7 billion for Tesla alone, many of which were approved during Joe Biden’s presidency.

SpaceX is the world’s leading launch provider. Last year, it was behind 83% of all satellite launches globally. It’s been a long-time contractor for the US government and plays a vital role in helping Ukraine maintain communications in its war with Russia.

Can Trump really cut Elon Musk’s contracts? Pentagon says breaking up with Musk isn’t easy - Here's why

US President Donald Trump’s administration reportedly considered axing several federal contracts with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, but found most of them too vital to scrap. This is according to a detailed Wall Street Journal investigation published on July 19, citing senior officials familiar with the matter. The review was initiated after Trump’s public spat with Musk in June 2025, when the tech billionaire criticised Trump on social media platforms. In response, Trump suggested axing Musk’s government deals as a cost-cutting move.&nbsp;“The easiest way to save federal dollars is to cancel SpaceX contracts,” Trump posted on Truth Social last month. Following the post, Trump-appointed officials at the General Services Administration reportedly circulated internal requests to NASA, the Pentagon, and other departments for a contract-by-contract breakdown of all federal business awarded to SpaceX.<h2>Most SpaceX contracts deemed too essential</h2>However, the WSJ report says most of SpaceX’s federal contracts, especially those linked to national security and human spaceflight were flagged as irreplaceable. The Pentagon, NASA, and intelligence agencies reportedly warned that unwinding such deals would cripple key missions.&nbsp;One senior official familiar with the review told The Wall Street Journal that “the government has no real alternatives” when it comes to rocket launches, crew missions or military-grade satellite internet.&nbsp;The review ultimately failed to produce any major cancellations. Instead, the findings reinforced SpaceX’s strategic role in US defence and space infrastructure, from flying GPS satellites and ferrying NASA astronauts to supplying Starlink-based military communications.<h2>Behind-the-scenes diplomacy and Starlink’s growing role</h2>While Musk and Trump continue to spar in public, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell reportedly held quiet meetings with White House officials in recent weeks, indicating efforts to contain the fallout. Meanwhile, SpaceX has secured fresh deals, including a $5.9 billion agreement to launch 28 national security missions for the US Space Force, as per WSJ.&nbsp;Musk’s space company is also central to the US’s internet-in-space ambitions. Its Starshield unit, a military variant of the Starlink constellation, is under a classified contract with the US intelligence community, the report adds.&nbsp;NASA too is heavily dependent on Musk’s company. The Crew Dragon capsule remains the only American spacecraft certified to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station.&nbsp;Earlier this year, Musk reportedly threatened to suspend Dragon missions during a clash over political pressure. However, he later backed down after internal talks.<h2>No signs of slowdown</h2>Despite political heat, SpaceX continues to dominate global launch markets. The company is expected to launch a crewed NASA mission to the ISS later this month and is ramping up Starlink deployments globally, &nbsp;including in geopolitically sensitive regions like Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific.&nbsp;While Trump’s call for a SpaceX “review” briefly triggered alarm, the WSJ report makes clear: Musk’s company remains entrenched in US federal architecture and irreplaceable in the current geopolitical and technological landscape. &nbsp;

However, a Wall Street Journal report revealed most contracts, especially those vital to national security and space missions, were deemed irreplaceable. 

US President Donald Trump’s administration reportedly considered axing several federal contracts with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, but found most of them too vital to scrap. This is according to a detailed Wall Street Journal investigation published on July 19, citing senior officials familiar with the matter. The review was initiated after Trump’s public spat with Musk in June 2025, when the tech billionaire criticised Trump on social media platforms. In response, Trump suggested axing Musk’s government deals as a cost-cutting move. “The easiest way to save federal dollars is to cancel SpaceX contracts,” Trump posted on Truth Social last month. Following the post, Trump-appointed officials at the General Services Administration reportedly circulated internal requests to NASA, the Pentagon, and other departments for a contract-by-contract breakdown of all federal business awarded to SpaceX. Most SpaceX contracts deemed too essential However, the WSJ report says most of SpaceX’s federal contracts, especially those linked to national security and human spaceflight were flagged as irreplaceable. The Pentagon, NASA, and intelligence agencies reportedly warned that unwinding such deals would cripple key missions. One senior official familiar with the review told The Wall Street Journal that “the government has no real alternatives” when it comes to rocket launches, crew missions or military-grade satellite internet. The review ultimately failed to produce any major cancellations. Instead, the findings reinforced SpaceX’s strategic role in US defence and space infrastructure, from flying GPS satellites and ferrying NASA astronauts to supplying Starlink-based military communications. Behind-the-scenes diplomacy and Starlink’s growing role While Musk and Trump continue to spar in public, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell reportedly held quiet meetings with White House officials in recent weeks, indicating efforts to contain the fallout. Meanwhile, SpaceX has secured fresh deals, including a $5.9 billion agreement to launch 28 national security missions for the US Space Force, as per WSJ. Musk’s space company is also central to the US’s internet-in-space ambitions. Its Starshield unit, a military variant of the Starlink constellation, is under a classified contract with the US intelligence community, the report adds. NASA too is heavily dependent on Musk’s company. The Crew Dragon capsule remains the only American spacecraft certified to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Earlier this year, Musk reportedly threatened to suspend Dragon missions during a clash over political pressure. However, he later backed down after internal talks. No signs of slowdown Despite political heat, SpaceX continues to dominate global launch markets. The company is expected to launch a crewed NASA mission to the ISS later this month and is ramping up Starlink deployments globally, including in geopolitically sensitive regions like Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific. While Trump’s call for a SpaceX “review” briefly triggered alarm, the WSJ report makes clear: Musk’s company remains entrenched in US federal architecture and irreplaceable in the current geopolitical and technological landscape.

Trump’s administration considered cutting federal contracts with SpaceX due to Musk's criticism, but found most contracts essential, especially for national security and space missions.

Trump review spares critical SpaceX contracts: WSJ

Elon Musk’s car collection includes classics like the Ford Model T and McLaren F1, along with modern electric cars like the Tesla roadster and Model S. his garage reflects a mix of innovation, history, and high performance.

Elon Musk’s car collection includes classics like the Ford Model T and McLaren F1, along with modern electric cars like the Tesla roadster and Model S. his garage reflects a mix of innovation, history, and high performance.

‘Tesla to McLaren’ Elon Musk’s car collection (See photos)

Larry Ellison, who owns nearly an entire Hawaiian island, co-founded Oracle, and helped power the CIA’s earliest databases. Now, at the age of 80, Ellison has become the second-richest person in the world. With this he even surpassed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and positioned&nbsp;himself at the centre of America’s AI and political transformation. On the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, with a fortune swelling to $251 billion, Ellison trails only Elon Musk and pushed Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault further down the list.&nbsp;But who is Larry Ellison? How did a college dropout become Silicon Valley’s stealth power player and now a key figure in Donald Trump’s AI ambitions?<h2>Who is Larry Ellison?</h2>Born in 1944 in New York City, Ellison was raised by his great-aunt and uncle on the south side of Chicago. After dropping out of college twice, first from the University of Illinois and then the University of Chicago, he moved to California in the late 1960s, joining the state’s early computer revolution, as per Bloomberg.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1977, Ellison reportedly co-founded a company called Software Development Laboratories, which later became Oracle. Their first major client was reportedly the CIA, and their project, codenamed “Oracle" helped lay the foundation for the global database industry.According to Bloomberg, Ellison built his reputation not as a coder, but as a visionary and salesman. As he once told Bloomberg in 2003 interview that, “I’m not a tech guy. I sell software the way other people sell cars.”<h2>Why is he back in the spotlight now?</h2>Ellison’s net worth reportedly soared by $6 billion in a single day on July 15, after US officials eased chip restrictions on China, boosting Oracle shares by nearly 6 per cent, as per Bloomberg.&nbsp;Oracle is now one of the biggest players in the AI cloud computing race, supplying infrastructure to firms like OpenAI. The company is reportedly challenging Amazon and Microsoft in the battle to host large language models and Ellison is emerging as a quiet giant in Washington’s AI-industrial complex. Bloomberg also reports that Oracle is set to play a key role in Trump’s proposed “Stargate” AI project, &nbsp;a multi-agency effort to secure American dominance in artificial intelligence.<h2>How close is he to Donald Trump?</h2>Ellison is one of the rare tech billionaires who publicly aligned with Trump. In 2020, he even hosted a fundraiser for the Republican leader at his estate in Rancho Mirage, California. This reportedly bought a lot of criticism from Silicon Valley circles.&nbsp;According to Bloomberg, Oracle is in the running to acquire TikTok’s US operations if Trump forces a divestment. It also reportedly won government cloud contracts during Trump’s first term and is poised to benefit from his second-term industrial policy particularly around AI and digital infrastructure.&nbsp;In previous Bloomberg reporting, Ellison called Trump “A friend who understands how important it is for America to win the technology race.”<h2>What does Larry Ellison own?</h2>According to Bloomberg data, Ellison owns 98 per cent of Lanai, the sixth-largest Hawaiian island, which he purchased for about $300 million in 2012. His real estate portfolio is reportedly among the most opulent in the world, featuring a $200 million estate in Woodside, California, alongside luxurious properties in Malibu, Newport, and Palm Beach.&nbsp;Ellison also reportedly owns a fleet of luxury yachts and private jets, further cementing his billionaire lifestyle. He is the owner of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, one of the premier venues in professional tennis. In addition to these assets, Ellison co-founded Sensei, a wellness tech company focused on longevity, which blends artificial intelligence, nutrition, and spa culture, particularly integrated into his Hawaiian developments, as per Bloomberg reports.&nbsp;<h2>How did he make his money?</h2>Much of Ellison’s wealth reportedly comes from his 42 per cent stake in Oracle, which has bought back tens of billions of dollars in stock over the years. His fortune is now largely tied to Oracle’s AI bets, growing cloud business, and its alignment with government digital projects.&nbsp;Bloomberg notes that Ellison has also gained from Tesla, he was once on the company’s board and holds a sizeable stake. Despite signing the Giving Pledge, his philanthropic donations remain limited compared to peers like Bill Gates or Warren Buffett.<h2>Has Ellison ever been this rich before?</h2>Ellison briefly overtook Zuckerberg and Bezos in 2022, but tech market volatility reportedly knocked him down. The current surge in Oracle’s share price, combined with global AI investments and Washington's support has put his ranking on firmer ground.&nbsp;According to Bloomberg, Ellison is now about $17 billion richer than Zuckerberg and just $13 billion shy of Musk.<h2>What makes him different from other tech titans?</h2>Ellison isn’t an engineer like Musk or a coder like Zuckerberg. He’s a strategist, investor, and marketer, who built his empire through bold acquisitions, salesmanship, and government contracts. He’s also reportedly known for his combative streak. Bloomberg notes that Ellison waged corporate wars against rivals like SAP, Salesforce, and even Bill Gates.&nbsp;&nbsp;At one point, he even tried to acquire Apple, though Steve Jobs declined. His management style is relentless. A former colleague once told Bloomberg that, “Larry doesn’t want to win. He wants you to lose.”<h2>What’s next for him?</h2>With Oracle powering more AI infrastructure and Ellison cementing ties to Trump’s White House, his influence could stretch far beyond Silicon Valley.&nbsp;He’s not just building software anymore. He’s helping build the backbone of America’s digital future and rewriting the billionaire playbook along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ellison has strong connections with Donald Trump, having hosted a fundraiser in 2020 and having Oracle positioned for government contracts and potential acquisitions like TikTok US operations. Unlike other tech moguls, he focuses on strategy and sales, actively challenging rivals. 

Larry Ellison, who owns nearly an entire Hawaiian island, co-founded Oracle, and helped power the CIA’s earliest databases. Now, at the age of 80, Ellison has become the second-richest person in the world. With this he even surpassed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and positioned himself at the centre of America’s AI and political transformation. On the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, with a fortune swelling to $251 billion, Ellison trails only Elon Musk and pushed Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault further down the list. But who is Larry Ellison? How did a college dropout become Silicon Valley’s stealth power player and now a key figure in Donald Trump’s AI ambitions? Who is Larry Ellison? Born in 1944 in New York City, Ellison was raised by his great-aunt and uncle on the south side of Chicago. After dropping out of college twice, first from the University of Illinois and then the University of Chicago, he moved to California in the late 1960s, joining the state’s early computer revolution, as per Bloomberg. In 1977, Ellison reportedly co-founded a company called Software Development Laboratories, which later became Oracle. Their first major client was reportedly the CIA, and their project, codenamed “Oracle" helped lay the foundation for the global database industry. According to Bloomberg, Ellison built his reputation not as a coder, but as a visionary and salesman. As he once told Bloomberg in 2003 interview that, “I’m not a tech guy. I sell software the way other people sell cars.” Why is he back in the spotlight now? Ellison’s net worth reportedly soared by $6 billion in a single day on July 15, after US officials eased chip restrictions on China, boosting Oracle shares by nearly 6 per cent, as per Bloomberg. Oracle is now one of the biggest players in the AI cloud computing race, supplying infrastructure to firms like OpenAI. The company is reportedly challenging Amazon and Microsoft in the battle to host large language models and Ellison is emerging as a quiet giant in Washington’s AI-industrial complex. Bloomberg also reports that Oracle is set to play a key role in Trump’s proposed “Stargate” AI project, a multi-agency effort to secure American dominance in artificial intelligence. How close is he to Donald Trump? Ellison is one of the rare tech billionaires who publicly aligned with Trump. In 2020, he even hosted a fundraiser for the Republican leader at his estate in Rancho Mirage, California. This reportedly bought a lot of criticism from Silicon Valley circles. According to Bloomberg, Oracle is in the running to acquire TikTok’s US operations if Trump forces a divestment. It also reportedly won government cloud contracts during Trump’s first term and is poised to benefit from his second-term industrial policy particularly around AI and digital infrastructure. In previous Bloomberg reporting, Ellison called Trump “A friend who understands how important it is for America to win the technology race.” What does Larry Ellison own? According to Bloomberg data, Ellison owns 98 per cent of Lanai, the sixth-largest Hawaiian island, which he purchased for about $300 million in 2012. His real estate portfolio is reportedly among the most opulent in the world, featuring a $200 million estate in Woodside, California, alongside luxurious properties in Malibu, Newport, and Palm Beach. Ellison also reportedly owns a fleet of luxury yachts and private jets, further cementing his billionaire lifestyle. He is the owner of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, one of the premier venues in professional tennis. In addition to these assets, Ellison co-founded Sensei, a wellness tech company focused on longevity, which blends artificial intelligence, nutrition, and spa culture, particularly integrated into his Hawaiian developments, as per Bloomberg reports. How did he make his money? Much of Ellison’s wealth reportedly comes from his 42 per cent stake in Oracle, which has bought back tens of billions of dollars in stock over the years. His fortune is now largely tied to Oracle’s AI bets, growing cloud business, and its alignment with government digital projects. Bloomberg notes that Ellison has also gained from Tesla, he was once on the company’s board and holds a sizeable stake. Despite signing the Giving Pledge, his philanthropic donations remain limited compared to peers like Bill Gates or Warren Buffett. Has Ellison ever been this rich before? Ellison briefly overtook Zuckerberg and Bezos in 2022, but tech market volatility reportedly knocked him down. The current surge in Oracle’s share price, combined with global AI investments and Washington's support has put his ranking on firmer ground. According to Bloomberg, Ellison is now about $17 billion richer than Zuckerberg and just $13 billion shy of Musk. What makes him different from other tech titans? Ellison isn’t an engineer like Musk or a coder like Zuckerberg. He’s a strategist, investor, and marketer, who built his empire through bold acquisitions, salesmanship, and government contracts. He’s also reportedly known for his combative streak. Bloomberg notes that Ellison waged corporate wars against rivals like SAP, Salesforce, and even Bill Gates. At one point, he even tried to acquire Apple, though Steve Jobs declined. His management style is relentless. A former colleague once told Bloomberg that, “Larry doesn’t want to win. He wants you to lose.” What’s next for him? With Oracle powering more AI infrastructure and Ellison cementing ties to Trump’s White House, his influence could stretch far beyond Silicon Valley. He’s not just building software anymore. He’s helping build the backbone of America’s digital future and rewriting the billionaire playbook along the way.

Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle and owner of nearly all of Lanai, the sixth-largest Hawaiian island, has become the second-richest person globally, with a net worth of $251 billion.

Oracle’s billionaire founder becomes world’s second-richest man: Who is Larry Ellison?

Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi business in Austin, Texas, and the map of the area covered is raising eyebrows. The robotaxi geofence has a phallic shape, and some people think that the only reason Musk expanded the map was to indulge in some juvenile-level humour. The new map was rolled out on July 14, and some of the first ones to use it noticed an odd pattern - the geofence looks like a penis. There is no clarity on whether it was intentional; however, Musk's own words accompanying the map and the expansion hint that he is well aware of what he has done. The Tesla CEO reposted a photo of the Robotaxi geofence with the words - “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger." The official Robotaxi account also announced the new areas covered with the penis-shaped mask, in a post that read: “Just expanded our surface area… We’re big eggplant fans!” Musk then quote-tweeted the post, with the phrase, “Bigger, longer and uncut,” followed by a laughing emoji. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-a-feud-with-donald-trump-elon-musk-s-ai-firm-bags-crucial-us-government-contract-1752547896646">Amid feud with Donald Trump, Elon Musk's AI firm bags crucial US government contract</a>&nbsp;Other users pointed out that Tesla's geofence is now larger than Waymo's by a few square miles. An expert observer wrote in Electrek that this latest expansion, adding new areas in Austin, serves no functional purpose and seems intended purely to indulge Musk’s well-known taste for juvenile humour. He also pointed out the billionaire's fixation with the numbers "69" and "420." Others also think that the new geofencing has no practical justification. As the penis-shaped Robotaxi map went viral, criticism also started pouring in. Musk is unfazed by it and took a jibe at the media in another post on X, “And they take themselves so seriously." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/tesla-to-fund-xai-musk-says-it-s-up-to-shareholders-as-grok-maker-apologises-for-posts-praising-adolf-hitler-1752465642224">Musk teases Tesla–xAI deal: 'If it was up to me, we’d have invested long ago,' leaves decision to shareholders</a> &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bigger, longer and uncut 😂 <a href="https://t.co/VmAfkdndMI">https://t.co/VmAfkdndMI</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1944688226037325868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger <a href="https://t.co/t7grvsIJKg">pic.twitter.com/t7grvsIJKg</a>&mdash; Tesla Robotaxi (@robotaxi) <a href="https://twitter.com/robotaxi/status/1944717529538015677?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Tesla employee in front seat of Robotaxi with hands on kill switch</h2>After being launched in June, Tesla's Robotaxis were only available to a few tech influencers and investors in Zilker, South Lamar, South Congress, East Riverside Otorff, and part of the Lakeshore and the Rainey Street Historic District. At the time, Waymo's geofence was about twice as large, Business Insider reported. The Robotaxi had a Tesla employee in the front seat with a finger on a kill switch at all times. It offered rides in Robotaxi on an invite-only basis for $4.20 a ride. Musk had announced last week that the Robotaxi service area would be expanded by the weekend. In April, he said that the company would rapidly "scale up robotaxis after the launch", and by the second half of 2026, "millions of Teslas" would be out and about on the streets.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/musk-s-ai-company-apologised-over-few-anti-semitic-posts-by-its-grok-chatbot-1752387317088">https://www.wionews.com/videos/musk-s-ai-company-apologised-over-few-anti-semitic-posts-by-its-grok-chatbot-1752387317088</a>/embed&nbsp;Questions are now being raised about how serious Musk is about the Robotaxi. Tesla share prices are down about 20 per cent since Donald Trump was elected president last year. Musk's has since led a non-govt department DOGE to cut down on federal costs followed by a very public spat with the president.&nbsp;

Robotaxi Austin map: Tesla Robotaxi in Austin has expanded into newer areas, and the geofencing map of the service now looks like a penis. Musk retweeted the photo with the words Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger, and people think the phallic shape might be intentional.  

Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi business in Austin, Texas, and the map of the area covered is raising eyebrows. The robotaxi geofence has a phallic shape, and some people think that the only reason Musk expanded the map was to indulge in some juvenile-level humour. The new map was rolled out on July 14, and some of the first ones to use it noticed an odd pattern - the geofence looks like a penis. There is no clarity on whether it was intentional; however, Musk's own words accompanying the map and the expansion hint that he is well aware of what he has done. The Tesla CEO reposted a photo of the Robotaxi geofence with the words - “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger." The official Robotaxi account also announced the new areas covered with the penis-shaped mask, in a post that read: “Just expanded our surface area… We’re big eggplant fans!” Musk then quote-tweeted the post, with the phrase, “Bigger, longer and uncut,” followed by a laughing emoji. Also Read: Amid feud with Donald Trump, Elon Musk's AI firm bags crucial US government contract Other users pointed out that Tesla's geofence is now larger than Waymo's by a few square miles. An expert observer wrote in Electrek that this latest expansion, adding new areas in Austin, serves no functional purpose and seems intended purely to indulge Musk’s well-known taste for juvenile humour. He also pointed out the billionaire's fixation with the numbers "69" and "420." Others also think that the new geofencing has no practical justification. As the penis-shaped Robotaxi map went viral, criticism also started pouring in. Musk is unfazed by it and took a jibe at the media in another post on X, “And they take themselves so seriously." Also Read: Musk teases Tesla–xAI deal: 'If it was up to me, we’d have invested long ago,' leaves decision to shareholders

Robotaxi Austin map: Tesla Robotaxi in Austin has expanded into newer areas, and the geofencing map of the service now looks like a penis. Musk retweeted the photo with the words “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger", and people think the phallic shape might be intentional. &nbsp;

Tesla Robotaxi Austin map looks oddly strange, and internet can't get over Musk's comment

Amid tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, the Pentagon on Monday signed a host of contracts with several US artificial intelligence firms, including the Tesla founder's xAI. Other companies that bagged these contracts include Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. The Pentagon's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) said in a statement that these contracts have a ceiling value of $200 million.&nbsp;The Pentagon said these contracts will help the US defence establishment "leverage the technology and talent of US frontier AI companies to develop agentic AI workflows across a variety of mission areas".<h2>Elon Musk's xAI praised Hitler</h2>The contract with xAI came just days after Elon Musk's company was forced to apologise again for controversial anti-semitic posts by its Grok chatbot. The chatbot had praised Adolf Hitler in some responses on Musk's social media platform, X. It denounced "anti-white hate" and described Jewish representation in Hollywood as “disproportionate.” The firm, apologising for the offensive messages, said it had corrected the instructions that led to the row.<h2>Elon Musk vs Donald Trump over the US government's bill</h2>Elon Musk, who backed Donald Trump's presidential campaign, was entrusted with managing DOGE, an agency tasked with reducing the size of the US government and cutting wasteful expenditure. In May, however, he exited the department and later slammed Donald Trump's budget bill for increasing government debt.&nbsp;The duo exchanged bitter messages on social media and public statements. Musk later apologised for some of his more combative remarks.<h2>Grok for Government</h2>Elon Musk's xAI said on Monday that it launched what it called a "Grok for Government" service.&nbsp;In addition to the Pentagon contract, "every federal government department, agency, or office can now purchase xAI products" thanks to its inclusion on an official supplier list, xAI added.

Amid tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, the Pentagon on Monday signed a host of contracts with several US artificial intelligence firms, including the Tesla founder's xAI. Other companies that bagged these contracts include Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.

Amid tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, the Pentagon on Monday signed a host of contracts with several US artificial intelligence firms, including the Tesla founder's xAI. Other companies that bagged these contracts include Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. The Pentagon's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) said in a statement that these contracts have a ceiling value of $200 million. The Pentagon said these contracts will help the US defence establishment "leverage the technology and talent of US frontier AI companies to develop agentic AI workflows across a variety of mission areas". Elon Musk's xAI praised Hitler The contract with xAI came just days after Elon Musk's company was forced to apologise again for controversial anti-semitic posts by its Grok chatbot. The chatbot had praised Adolf Hitler in some responses on Musk's social media platform, X. It denounced "anti-white hate" and described Jewish representation in Hollywood as “disproportionate.” The firm, apologising for the offensive messages, said it had corrected the instructions that led to the row. Elon Musk vs Donald Trump over the US government's bill Elon Musk, who backed Donald Trump's presidential campaign, was entrusted with managing DOGE, an agency tasked with reducing the size of the US government and cutting wasteful expenditure. In May, however, he exited the department and later slammed Donald Trump's budget bill for increasing government debt. The duo exchanged bitter messages on social media and public statements. Musk later apologised for some of his more combative remarks. Grok for Government Elon Musk's xAI said on Monday that it launched what it called a "Grok for Government" service. In addition to the Pentagon contract, "every federal government department, agency, or office can now purchase xAI products" thanks to its inclusion on an official supplier list, xAI added.

The Pentagon said these contracts will help the US defence establishment "leverage the technology and talent of US frontier AI companies.

Amid feud with Donald Trump, Elon Musk's AI firm bags crucial US government contract

Elon Musk on X has revealed that Tesla shareholders may soon vote on whether the electric carmaker should invest in his AI startup xAI — a controversial company currently valued at up to $200 billion. xAI, as per Bloomberg, is burning through over $1 billion per month, with its expenses far exceeding its revenues. Responding to an X user's post, Musk said that if it were up to him, Tesla would have invested in the AI startup "long ago".&nbsp;<h2>"If it was up to me"</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>On X, a user on Sunday posted, "Tesla needs to be able to invest in xAI, otherwise not fair to $TSLA retail investors." &nbsp;In reply, the world's richest man, Musk, said that it was not up to him and that "If it was up to me, Tesla would have invested in xAI long ago." He added that “We will have a shareholder vote on the matter.”&nbsp;The proposed tie-up marks the latest twist in Musk's growing AI empire. In recent months, the billionaire has aggressively pitched xAI as a potential challenger to OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini. xAI's flagship product, the Grok chatbot, is integrated into the X platform, also owned by Musk. According to the Wall Street Journal, Musk's space company SpaceX is already investing $2 billion into xAI as part of a wider $5 billion capital raise.Watch | Trump tries to calm uproar over Epstein probe<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tries-to-calm-uproar-over-epstein-probe-1752480889991/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tries-to-calm-uproar-over-epstein-probe-1752480889991/embed</a>&nbsp;Musk has previously said that xAI will become the "most powerful AI training system in the world" and pitched it as highly complementary to Tesla and SpaceX, particularly in areas like autonomous driving, real-time navigation, and data processing for rockets and electric vehicles.&nbsp;<h2>xAI's staggering losses and controversial chatbot</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Founded in July 2023, xAI is reportedly seeking a valuation between $170 and $200 billion, according to the Financial Times. However, But its financials remain deeply in the red. Bloomberg reports that xAI burns through over $1 billion a month to build its upgraded models, massive data centers and train its AI systems. Its virtual assistant Grok has recently been at the center of a number of controversies; the latest in which the AI chatbot praise Adolf Hitler and suggested that people with Jewish surnames were more likelu to spread hate online.On Saturday, xAI issued an apology and said the offensive instructions had been corrected.

On X, a user on Sunday posted, "Tesla needs to be able to invest in xAI, otherwise not fair to $TSLA retail investors."  In reply, the world's richest man, Musk, said that it was not up to him and that "If it was up to me, Tesla would have invested in xAI long ago."

Elon Musk on X has revealed that Tesla shareholders may soon vote on whether the electric carmaker should invest in his AI startup xAI — a controversial company currently valued at up to $200 billion. xAI, as per Bloomberg, is burning through over $1 billion per month, with its expenses far exceeding its revenues. Responding to an X user's post, Musk said that if it were up to him, Tesla would have invested in the AI startup "long ago". "If it was up to me" On X, a user on Sunday posted, "Tesla needs to be able to invest in xAI, otherwise not fair to $TSLA retail investors." In reply, the world's richest man, Musk, said that it was not up to him and that "If it was up to me, Tesla would have invested in xAI long ago." He added that “We will have a shareholder vote on the matter.” The proposed tie-up marks the latest twist in Musk's growing AI empire. In recent months, the billionaire has aggressively pitched xAI as a potential challenger to OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini. xAI's flagship product, the Grok chatbot, is integrated into the X platform, also owned by Musk. According to the Wall Street Journal, Musk's space company SpaceX is already investing $2 billion into xAI as part of a wider $5 billion capital raise. Watch | Trump tries to calm uproar over Epstein probe https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-tries-to-calm-uproar-over-epstein-probe-1752480889991/embed Musk has previously said that xAI will become the "most powerful AI training system in the world" and pitched it as highly complementary to Tesla and SpaceX, particularly in areas like autonomous driving, real-time navigation, and data processing for rockets and electric vehicles. xAI's staggering losses and controversial chatbot Founded in July 2023, xAI is reportedly seeking a valuation between $170 and $200 billion, according to the Financial Times. However, But its financials remain deeply in the red. Bloomberg reports that xAI burns through over $1 billion a month to build its upgraded models, massive data centers and train its AI systems. Its virtual assistant Grok has recently been at the center of a number of controversies; the latest in which the AI chatbot praise Adolf Hitler and suggested that people with Jewish surnames were more likelu to spread hate online.On Saturday, xAI issued an apology and said the offensive instructions had been corrected.

On X, a user on Sunday posted, "Tesla needs to be able to invest in xAI, otherwise not fair to $TSLA retail investors." &nbsp;In reply, the world's richest man, Musk, said that it was not up to him and that "If it was up to me, Tesla would have invested in xAI long ago."

Musk teases Tesla–xAI deal: 'If it was up to me, we’d have invested long ago,' leaves decision to shareholders

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla is set to open its first showroom in India on Tuesday (Jul 15). The electric car maker is expected to start deliveries as early as next month, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. This comes as Tesla seeks to tap into the world’s third-largest automobile market amid declining sales. The showroom, which will open in Mumbai, marks the official entry of the vehicle manufacturer into the market, offering a range of variants, trim options and access to pricing.&nbsp;The report added that customers will be able to configure and order their Tesla EVs from next week, with deliveries expected to start from late August. Last month, Bloomberg reported that the first batch of cars, Model Y rear-wheel drive SUVs, had arrived in the country after being shipped from the company’s factory in China.&nbsp;Tesla will also open a second showroom in the capital, New Delhi, which is scheduled to be opened in late July, the report added.&nbsp;Tesla’s entry into the Indian market comes as the EV maker witnesses a slump in its global sales in the second quarter. Tesla’s sales and stocks have plummeted despite Musk claiming that the business had recovered following the criticism he faced while working with the Trump administration.&nbsp;According to documents reviewed by Bloomberg last month, five Model Y units were declared at about 2.77 million rupees ($32,270) each. Given India’s 70 per cent import tariffs on fully-built cars under $40,000, along with additional surcharges, the cars are expected to sell at a substantial premium to the roughly $46,630 they go for in the US.&nbsp;The first week of operations at the new showroom in Mumbai will focus on VIPs and business partners, the report added. Access to the Tesla showrooms will be granted to the general public the following week.

The showroom, which will open in Mumbai, marks the official entry of the vehicle manufacturer into the market, offering a range of variants, trim options and access to pricing.

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla is set to open its first showroom in India on Tuesday (Jul 15). The electric car maker is expected to start deliveries as early as next month, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. This comes as Tesla seeks to tap into the world’s third-largest automobile market amid declining sales. The showroom, which will open in Mumbai, marks the official entry of the vehicle manufacturer into the market, offering a range of variants, trim options and access to pricing. The report added that customers will be able to configure and order their Tesla EVs from next week, with deliveries expected to start from late August. Last month, Bloomberg reported that the first batch of cars, Model Y rear-wheel drive SUVs, had arrived in the country after being shipped from the company’s factory in China. Tesla will also open a second showroom in the capital, New Delhi, which is scheduled to be opened in late July, the report added. Tesla’s entry into the Indian market comes as the EV maker witnesses a slump in its global sales in the second quarter. Tesla’s sales and stocks have plummeted despite Musk claiming that the business had recovered following the criticism he faced while working with the Trump administration. According to documents reviewed by Bloomberg last month, five Model Y units were declared at about 2.77 million rupees ($32,270) each. Given India’s 70 per cent import tariffs on fully-built cars under $40,000, along with additional surcharges, the cars are expected to sell at a substantial premium to the roughly $46,630 they go for in the US. The first week of operations at the new showroom in Mumbai will focus on VIPs and business partners, the report added. Access to the Tesla showrooms will be granted to the general public the following week.

The showroom, which will open in Mumbai, marks the official entry of the vehicle manufacturer into the market, offering a range of variants, trim options and access to pricing.

Musk’s Tesla to start deliveries at India’s showroom from August, second showroom to be opened in THIS city

Following Linda Yaccarino’s resignation from the role of CEO of X, speculations have started about who will be the next top executive for Elon Musk’s social media platform. Meanwhile, Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has expressed his renewed interest in filling the role. MrBeast surprised the social media users by suggesting that he wishes to become the next CEO of X.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responding to a post about Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X, he replied, “I’ll fill the roll.” In addition, his bio reads, “X Super Official CEO.” &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">JUST IN: Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X. <a href="https://t.co/1GKWRxtAyC">pic.twitter.com/1GKWRxtAyC</a>&mdash; Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatcherGuru/status/1942958950141559174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is not the first time that the most followed YouTuber has suggested that he wishes to become the CEO of X. Earlier in 2022, a brief exchange between MrBeast and Musk shocked people when the former wrote, “Can I be the new Twitter CEO?” In response, Musk had said, “It’s not out of the question.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It’s not out of the question&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1605969030531072003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Following the YouTuber’s recent post, social media users flooded the comments sections with many tagging the billionaire in the post, urging him to “make it happen.” A user said, “Can we be Co-CEO?” Another joked, “Elon won’t trust you Mr Beast. You may give away X on your next YouTube video.” A third said, “I support this.” A person said, “Please rename back to Twitter,” and another said, “We all knew it would happen.”&nbsp;Many users also noticed he wrote “roll” instead of “role” and joked about it. It is not clear whether it was a mistake or intentional. “Basic skill of a CEO is knowing the difference between roll and role. Already disqualified,” one person said. While another wrote, “What will you fill the roll with?”&nbsp;<h2>Linda Yaccarino’s resignation</h2>&nbsp;Yaccarino announced her resignation in an X post. “After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of 𝕏,” she wrote.&nbsp;She continued, “When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me with the responsibility of protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the Everything App.”&nbsp;“I’ll be cheering you all on as you continue to change the world. As always, I’ll see you on 𝕏,” she said.&nbsp;Responding to the post, Musk wrote a short reply, “Thank you for your contributions.” His reply was labelled as “cold” by X users.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you for your contributions&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942967206993961124?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is not the first time that the most followed YouTuber has suggested that he wishes to become the CEO of X. Earlier in 2022, a brief exchange between MrBeast and Musk shocked people.

Following Linda Yaccarino’s resignation from the role of CEO of X, speculations have started about who will be the next top executive for Elon Musk’s social media platform. Meanwhile, Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has expressed his renewed interest in filling the role. MrBeast surprised the social media users by suggesting that he wishes to become the next CEO of X. Responding to a post about Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X, he replied, “I’ll fill the roll.” In addition, his bio reads, “X Super Official CEO.”

This is not the first time that the most followed YouTuber has suggested that he wishes to become the CEO of X. Earlier in 2022, a brief exchange between MrBeast and Musk shocked people.

Will MrBeast become next CEO of X? YouTuber shows renewed interest after Linda Yaccarino’s exit

Grok AI will be available in Tesla cars next week "at the latest," the EV manufacturer's CEO, Elon Musk, said in an X post on Thursday (July 10). Musk's AI company xAI rolled out Grok 4, its new flagship AI model, on Wednesday (July 9). Although Musk had previously announced that Tesla cars would have Grok, the billionaire CEO has not revealed a timeline.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles very soon. Next week at the latest.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1943251229511160001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What is Grok?</h2>Grok is a generative AI chatbot developed by xAI, Musk's AI company. It came out in late 2023 and has had multiple quick updates since then. The most recent version- Grok 4- came out this week and boasts improved reasoning skills, quicker response times and the ability to tackle sophisticated tasks such as solving math problems or creating visuals on the fly.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musks-grok-4-is-smarter-than-phd-holders-but-it-might-lack-common-sense-1752132981172">Elon Musk’s Grok 4 is smarter than PhD holders, but it might lack common sense!</a>&nbsp;It's also been built to work together with several AI agents internally, so it's more comfortable working with high-level thought and multi-step directives. Previous iterations of the chatbot were criticized for generating objectionable content, which is why xAI has included more stringent filters and moderation systems in the latest version.<h2>How it will work in Teslas?</h2>In Tesla vehicles, Grok will be a hands-free voice assistant that can respond to natural language prompts. Drivers will be able to ask questions regarding routes, traffic or vehicle diagnostics and Grok will provide responses in real time. The system is being trained to be conversational and context-aware, with the aim of making in-car interaction more intuitive and smoother. The assistant will be integrated into the Tesla interface itself, meaning drivers will not have to use third-party software or devices.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/grok-under-fire-turkey-to-launch-probe-into-musk-owned-chatbot-here-s-why-1752074283157">Grok under fire: Turkey to launch probe into Musk-owned chatbot - Here's why</a>

Grok to be available in Tesla vehicles very soon, says Elon Musk

Grok AI will be available in Tesla cars next week "at the latest," the EV manufacturer's CEO, Elon Musk, said in an X post on Thursday (July 10). Musk's AI company xAI rolled out Grok 4, its new flagship AI model, on Wednesday (July 9). Although Musk had previously announced that Tesla cars would have Grok, the billionaire CEO has not revealed a timeline.

The update was shared on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, where he confirmed that the integration is almost complete

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI launched its latest model, Grok 4, during a livestream on X (formerly Twitter). Though the event began an hour late, Musk introduced new features including multimodal input, faster reasoning, and improved voice interaction. “With respect to academic questions, Grok 4 is better than PhD level in every subject, no exceptions,” Musk claimed. Trained on xAI’s Colossus supercomputer, Grok 4 is positioned to outperform existing models such as GPT-3 and Gemini 2.5 Pro across key benchmarks. Musk suggested Grok 4 could go further still. “Reality is the ultimate reasoning test. We've run out of test questions to ask,” he said, predicting the AI could begin discovering new technologies by the end of 2025 and even 'new physics' within two years.&nbsp;Musk further stated that Grok 4 surpasses PhD-level expertise across all academic disciplines, “without exception.” Despite this, Musk acknowledged the model 'may lack common sense' and has not yet achieved scientific breakthroughs.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Introducing Grok 4, the world&#39;s most powerful AI model. Watch the livestream now: <a href="https://t.co/59iDX5s2ck">https://t.co/59iDX5s2ck</a>&mdash; xAI (@xai) <a href="https://twitter.com/xai/status/1943158495588815072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>From code interpreter to controversial replies</h2>&nbsp;A standout feature of Grok 4 is Grok 4 Code, designed to write, debug, and explain software more efficiently. Musk encouraged users: “You can cut &amp; paste your entire source code file into the query entry box on grok.com and Grok 4 will fix it for you!” This functionality mirrors tools such as GitHub Copilot and GPT-4 Code Interpreter, aiming to simplify tasks for developers by handling diagnostics and solutions automatically.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">You can cut &amp; paste your entire source code file into the query entry box on <a href="https://t.co/EqiIFyHFlo">https://t.co/EqiIFyHFlo</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/grok?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Grok</a> 4 will fix it for you! This is what everyone <a href="https://twitter.com/xai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@xAI</a> does. Works better than Cursor.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1943178423947661609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The model’s development, however, has not been free from controversy. Grok recently drew backlash after producing offensive posts, including praising Adolf Hitler and referring to itself as ‘MechaHitler’. Following criticism, xAI removed the posts. In June, Grok also cited the ‘white genocide’ conspiracy theory in unrelated conversations. Musk condemned these politically charged errors, commenting: ‘Major fail, as this is objectively false. Grok is parroting legacy media. Working on it.’&nbsp;<h2>Premium pricing and mixed reaction</h2>&nbsp;Alongside Grok 4, xAI launched Grok 4 Heavy and its highest-priced plan, SuperGrok Heavy, at $300 per month. The plan offers early access and feature previews. Some users however, questioned it's value, noting Grok 4’s 128,000-token context window compared to Gemini’s 1 million. xAI positions Grok 4 as a tool for coding, science, and philosophical questions.

Trained on xAI’s Colossus supercomputer, Grok 4 is positioned to outperform existing models such as GPT-3 and Gemini 2.5 Pro across key benchmarks. 

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI launched its latest model, Grok 4, during a livestream on X (formerly Twitter). Though the event began an hour late, Musk introduced new features including multimodal input, faster reasoning, and improved voice interaction. “With respect to academic questions, Grok 4 is better than PhD level in every subject, no exceptions,” Musk claimed. Trained on xAI’s Colossus supercomputer, Grok 4 is positioned to outperform existing models such as GPT-3 and Gemini 2.5 Pro across key benchmarks. Musk suggested Grok 4 could go further still. “Reality is the ultimate reasoning test. We've run out of test questions to ask,” he said, predicting the AI could begin discovering new technologies by the end of 2025 and even 'new physics' within two years. Musk further stated that Grok 4 surpasses PhD-level expertise across all academic disciplines, “without exception.” Despite this, Musk acknowledged the model 'may lack common sense' and has not yet achieved scientific breakthroughs.

Trained on xAI’s Colossus supercomputer, Grok 4 is positioned to outperform existing models such as GPT-3 and Gemini 2.5 Pro across key benchmarks.&nbsp;

Elon Musk’s Grok 4 is smarter than PhD holders, but it might lack common sense!

Hours after Linda Yaccarino resigned from the post of CEO of Elon Musk-owned X, netizens began flooding the social media platform with questions, asking why she resigned as curiosity grew over whether Musk was behind her resignation or not.The former CEO of X, took to social media, expressing gratitude to Musk, as she said that it was an opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company.“I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me with the responsibility of protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the Everything App,” she added. "We started with the critical early work necessary to prioritize the safety of our users—especially children, and to restore advertiser confidence. "But, netizens couldn't keep calm and bombarded X with a series of questions. One of the users asked, "Who is going to be the new CEO?"Another user directly blamed Musk for Linda's resignation. "Elon fired her. Isn't it obvious?," the user wrote. While, another user asked, "Why is she leaving Elon?"A user even asked Grok, "Explain why she quit?". In a hilarious comment, one of the users wrote, "Hey @grok draw a picture of how this news makes you feel."One of the users brought Trump into the comment sections, claiming, "Looks like Musk’s betrayal of Trump is really starting to impact his businesses. Treachery never pays. Especially against the savior of the US and Western Civilization."Just after Linda posted her resignation on X, praising Musk and saying that she is "incredibly proud" of the X team and the historic business turnaround they have accomplished, Musk also replied to her post.Musk in a short response, wrote, "Thank you for your contributions."Linda, in her post, also lauded the social media platform, saying that X is truly a digital town square for all voices and world's most powerful cultural signal.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Another user directly blamed Musk for Linda's resignation. "Elon fired her. Isn't it obvious?," the user wrote. While, another user asked, "Why is she leaving Elon?"

Hours after Linda Yaccarino resigned from the post of CEO of Elon Musk-owned X, netizens began flooding the social media platform with questions, asking why she resigned as curiosity grew over whether Musk was behind her resignation or not. The former CEO of X, took to social media, expressing gratitude to Musk, as she said that it was an opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. “I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me with the responsibility of protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the Everything App,” she added. "We started with the critical early work necessary to prioritize the safety of our users—especially children, and to restore advertiser confidence. " But, netizens couldn't keep calm and bombarded X with a series of questions. One of the users asked, "Who is going to be the new CEO?" Another user directly blamed Musk for Linda's resignation. "Elon fired her. Isn't it obvious?," the user wrote. While, another user asked, "Why is she leaving Elon?" A user even asked Grok, "Explain why she quit?". In a hilarious comment, one of the users wrote, "Hey @grok draw a picture of how this news makes you feel." One of the users brought Trump into the comment sections, claiming, "Looks like Musk’s betrayal of Trump is really starting to impact his businesses. Treachery never pays. Especially against the savior of the US and Western Civilization." Just after Linda posted her resignation on X, praising Musk and saying that she is "incredibly proud" of the X team and the historic business turnaround they have accomplished, Musk also replied to her post. Musk in a short response, wrote, "Thank you for your contributions." Linda, in her post, also lauded the social media platform, saying that X is truly a digital town square for all voices and world's most powerful cultural signal.

Another user directly blamed Musk for Linda's resignation. "Elon fired her. Isn't it obvious?," the user wrote. While, another user asked, "Why is she leaving Elon?"

'Elon fired her, isn't it obvious?': Netizens bombard X with wave of questions after CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns

Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of Elon Musk’s social media platform X, shocked many on Wednesday (July 9) when she announced her decision to step down after “two incredible years” in the role. Although she thanked Musk and praised her team, she did not explain why she was leaving.<h2>What did Yaccarino say in her resignation post?</h2>Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Yaccarino wrote, “I’m incredibly proud of the X team, the historic business turnaround we have accomplished together has been nothing short of remarkable.”She credited her team for developing features like Community Notes and the upcoming X Money, and bringing “iconic voices and content” to the platform. Yaccarino added, “X is truly a digital town square for all voices and the world’s most powerful culture signal.” She ended the note with, “I’ll be cheering you all on as you continue to change the world. As always, I’ll see you on 𝕏.”<h2>Who is Linda Yaccarino?</h2>Born on 21 December 1963, Yaccarino studied liberal arts and telecommunications at Pennsylvania State University. She began her career in 1992 at Ted Turner’s media group, where she rose to the role of Executive Vice President and COO of advertising sales and acquisitions.After nearly 20 years there, she moved to NBCUniversal in 2011. She first served as President of cable entertainment and digital ad sales, and later became Chairman of global advertising and partnerships. At NBCUniversal, she earned a strong reputation in the ad world and is credited with reshaping the $70 billion premium video market.<h2>When did she join X?</h2>Yaccarino was hired by Elon Musk in 2023 to lead X as its CEO. However, her leadership quickly became controversial. Under her watch, X filed a lawsuit against a major advertising coalition, accusing it of using its influence to block companies from doing business with the platform. The case sparked backlash and led to an advertiser boycott. Later, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched an investigation into several ad groups connected to the dispute.Yaccarino did not share what she plans to do next, nor did X announce a replacement. Her exit comes as Musk continues to pitch X as the world’s “everything app”, with features like payments and AI integrations in the works.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Yaccarino wrote, “I’m incredibly proud of the X team, the historic business turnaround we have accomplished together has been nothing short of remarkable.”

Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of Elon Musk’s social media platform X, shocked many on Wednesday (July 9) when she announced her decision to step down after “two incredible years” in the role. Although she thanked Musk and praised her team, she did not explain why she was leaving. What did Yaccarino say in her resignation post? Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Yaccarino wrote, “I’m incredibly proud of the X team, the historic business turnaround we have accomplished together has been nothing short of remarkable.” She credited her team for developing features like Community Notes and the upcoming X Money, and bringing “iconic voices and content” to the platform. Yaccarino added, “X is truly a digital town square for all voices and the world’s most powerful culture signal.” She ended the note with, “I’ll be cheering you all on as you continue to change the world. As always, I’ll see you on 𝕏.” Who is Linda Yaccarino? Born on 21 December 1963, Yaccarino studied liberal arts and telecommunications at Pennsylvania State University. She began her career in 1992 at Ted Turner’s media group, where she rose to the role of Executive Vice President and COO of advertising sales and acquisitions. After nearly 20 years there, she moved to NBCUniversal in 2011. She first served as President of cable entertainment and digital ad sales, and later became Chairman of global advertising and partnerships. At NBCUniversal, she earned a strong reputation in the ad world and is credited with reshaping the $70 billion premium video market. When did she join X? Yaccarino was hired by Elon Musk in 2023 to lead X as its CEO. However, her leadership quickly became controversial. Under her watch, X filed a lawsuit against a major advertising coalition, accusing it of using its influence to block companies from doing business with the platform. The case sparked backlash and led to an advertiser boycott. Later, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched an investigation into several ad groups connected to the dispute. Yaccarino did not share what she plans to do next, nor did X announce a replacement. Her exit comes as Musk continues to pitch X as the world’s “everything app”, with features like payments and AI integrations in the works.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Yaccarino wrote, “I’m incredibly proud of the X team, the historic business turnaround we have accomplished together has been nothing short of remarkable.”

'I’ll see you on 𝕏': Who is Linda Yaccarino and why did she just leave Elon Musk’s X?

In a major move, a Turkish court has blocked access to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok on Wednesday (July 9), alleging that it has generated offensive responses about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and religious values.This comes as Grok faces widespread criticism over Nazi statements it made recently.Moreover, it also infuriated the government in Warsaw with offensive comments targeting Polish politicians including Prime Minister Donald Tusk.The Turkey's Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched a probe into Grok, operated by Musk's xAI, stating "in response to Grok's insults against Atatürk, our esteemed President, and the Prophet."Following the request, Turkey's Criminal Court of Peace granted the prosecutor's request to block access to Grok. &nbsp;It added that the telecom authority is also enforcing that block on internet access providers.It marks Turkey's first such ban on content from an artificial intelligence tool.Yaman Akdeniz, a cyber law expert at Istanbul Bilgi University, stressed that Turkey has become the first country to impose censorship on Grok.He said that the authorities had identified some 50 posts by Grok, that will be considered as the basis for investigation.Earlier today, Musk's artificial intelligence firm xAI deleted "inappropriate" posts on X after Grok praised Adolf Hitler, referring to itself as "MechaHitler". It further made antisemitic comments while responding to people's queries.But, after users pointed out, Grok deleted some of the posts and restricted the chatbot to generating images rather than replying in text.“We are aware of recent posts made by Grok and are actively working to remove the inappropriate posts. Since being made aware of the content, xAI has taken action to ban hate speech before Grok posts on X,” the company said in a post on X.After Grok used abusive remarks for the Polish PM, Musk took to X, posting, "We have improved @Grok significantly. You should notice a difference when you ask Grok questions."

Turkey's Criminal Court of Peace granted the prosecutor's request to block access to Grok.  It added that the telecom authority is also enforcing that block on internet access providers.

In a major move, a Turkish court has blocked access to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok on Wednesday (July 9), alleging that it has generated offensive responses about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and religious values. This comes as Grok faces widespread criticism over Nazi statements it made recently. Moreover, it also infuriated the government in Warsaw with offensive comments targeting Polish politicians including Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The Turkey's Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched a probe into Grok, operated by Musk's xAI, stating "in response to Grok's insults against Atatürk, our esteemed President, and the Prophet." Following the request, Turkey's Criminal Court of Peace granted the prosecutor's request to block access to Grok. It added that the telecom authority is also enforcing that block on internet access providers. It marks Turkey's first such ban on content from an artificial intelligence tool. Yaman Akdeniz, a cyber law expert at Istanbul Bilgi University, stressed that Turkey has become the first country to impose censorship on Grok. He said that the authorities had identified some 50 posts by Grok, that will be considered as the basis for investigation. Earlier today, Musk's artificial intelligence firm xAI deleted "inappropriate" posts on X after Grok praised Adolf Hitler, referring to itself as "MechaHitler". It further made antisemitic comments while responding to people's queries. But, after users pointed out, Grok deleted some of the posts and restricted the chatbot to generating images rather than replying in text. “We are aware of recent posts made by Grok and are actively working to remove the inappropriate posts. Since being made aware of the content, xAI has taken action to ban hate speech before Grok posts on X,” the company said in a post on X. After Grok used abusive remarks for the Polish PM, Musk took to X, posting, "We have improved @Grok significantly. You should notice a difference when you ask Grok questions."

Turkey's Criminal Court of Peace granted the prosecutor's request to block access to Grok. &nbsp;It added that the telecom authority is also enforcing that block on internet access providers.

Grok under fire: Turkey to launch probe into Musk-owned chatbot - Here's why

X CEO Linda Yaccarino has stepped down from her position of the chief executive after spending two years at the helm, marking the end of a high-profile chapter for the Elon Musk-owned social media platform. In a post on X, Yaccarino, 61, said, “When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me.” She did not mention any reason for deciding to quit the post.&nbsp;<h2>Yaccarino calls tenure ‘the opportunity of a lifetime’</h2>&nbsp;In the post, Yaccarino described her tenure as “the opportunity of a lifetime” and thanked Musk for entrusting her with what she called an “extraordinary mission” protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the “Everything App.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Yaccarino, a former advertising executive and NBCUniversal veteran, joined X in June 2023 after Musk acquired Twitter and rebranded it as X. Her hiring was viewed as a strategy to stabilise the company’s advertising business, which had witnessed chaos amid Musk’s stress on more open content moderation.Under Yaccarino’s watch, X focused on rebuilding advertiser confidence and developing new products like Community Notes, a user-driven fact-checking feature, and X Money, a financial services initiative slated to launch soon.&nbsp;<h2>‘Historic business turnaround nothing short of remarkable’</h2>&nbsp;“We started with critical work to prioritise user safety—especially for children—and to restore advertiser trust,” she wrote. “The historic business turnaround we have accomplished together has been nothing short of remarkable.”&nbsp;In her post, she also highlighted X’s role as a global “digital town square” and thanked the entire team, partners, and users for their support. Her exit comes at a time when X is gearing up for its next chapter with xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, which is likely to be increasingly integrated into X’s future roadmap. Yaccarino did not disclose her next move but indicated she will continue to engage with the platform’s community.&nbsp;“I’ll be cheering you all on as you continue to change the world,” she wrote. “As always, I’ll see you on X.”\&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Musk reacts to Linda’s exit announcement</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Elon Musk also reacted to Linda's resignation and said in the comment section of her post on X, “Thank you for your contributions.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of 𝕏. When <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me…&mdash; Linda Yaccarino (@lindayaX) <a href="https://twitter.com/lindayaX/status/1942957094811951197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Yaccarino, a former advertising executive and NBCUniversal veteran, joined X in June 2023 after Musk rebranded Twitter as X. Her hiring was viewed as a strategy to stabilise the company’s advertising business, which had witnessed chaos amid Musk’s stress on more open content moderation.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino has stepped down from her position of the chief executive after spending two years at the helm, marking the end of a high-profile chapter for the Elon Musk-owned social media platform. In a post on X, Yaccarino, 61, said, “When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me.” She did not mention any reason for deciding to quit the post. Yaccarino calls tenure ‘the opportunity of a lifetime’ In the post, Yaccarino described her tenure as “the opportunity of a lifetime” and thanked Musk for entrusting her with what she called an “extraordinary mission” protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the “Everything App.” Yaccarino, a former advertising executive and NBCUniversal veteran, joined X in June 2023 after Musk acquired Twitter and rebranded it as X. Her hiring was viewed as a strategy to stabilise the company’s advertising business, which had witnessed chaos amid Musk’s stress on more open content moderation. Under Yaccarino’s watch, X focused on rebuilding advertiser confidence and developing new products like Community Notes, a user-driven fact-checking feature, and X Money, a financial services initiative slated to launch soon. ‘Historic business turnaround nothing short of remarkable’ “We started with critical work to prioritise user safety—especially for children—and to restore advertiser trust,” she wrote. “The historic business turnaround we have accomplished together has been nothing short of remarkable.” In her post, she also highlighted X’s role as a global “digital town square” and thanked the entire team, partners, and users for their support. Her exit comes at a time when X is gearing up for its next chapter with xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, which is likely to be increasingly integrated into X’s future roadmap. Yaccarino did not disclose her next move but indicated she will continue to engage with the platform’s community. “I’ll be cheering you all on as you continue to change the world,” she wrote. “As always, I’ll see you on X.”\ Musk reacts to Linda’s exit announcement Elon Musk also reacted to Linda's resignation and said in the comment section of her post on X, “Thank you for your contributions.”

Yaccarino, a former advertising executive and NBCUniversal veteran, joined X in June 2023 after Musk rebranded Twitter as X. Her hiring was viewed as a strategy to stabilise the company’s advertising business, which had witnessed chaos amid Musk’s stress on more open content moderation.

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X after two years

The Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud has gotten murkier with the latest release of a cache of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender. The tech billionaire on X, slamming Trump, claimed that the US government was "deeply broken" and has "not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list." His claim comes as reports suggest that Trump's Justice Department and the FBI have concluded that there was no evidence that sex offender Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, kept a "client list" or was murdered. The Tesla CEO also invoked the name "Peanut" and said "they arrested (and killed) Peanut". What did Musk mean? Who is this 'peanut'? Here's all you need to know.<h2>What did Musk say?</h2>Elon Musk posted a meme on his X account that says, "More squirrels and raccoons have been arrested than anyone on Epstein's client list". he posted this along with the caption, "They arrested (and killed) Peanut, but have not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list," adding "Government is deeply broken".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">They arrested (and killed) Peanut, but have not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list. Government is deeply broken. <a href="https://t.co/YndRadQUBE">pic.twitter.com/YndRadQUBE</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942636971450589642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In another post, the tech billionaire claimed that Steve Bannon, Trump's former aide and advisor, was in the notorious Epstein files. However, he did not offer any evidence to back his claim but, in yet another post, said, “How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won’t release the Epstein files?”.<h2>Who is Peanut?</h2>Elon Musk with his post has dragged "Peanut the Squirrel" into his bromance turned sour with Trump. Peanut was an internet-famous squirrel, and seems like Elon Musk is not over his death. The orphaned squirrel belonged to Mark Longo, who rescued him in 2017. Longo documented Peanut's and other rescue animals' lives on Instagram on an account which amassed close to a whopping one million followers.However, in October 2024, Peanut was detained by authorities and was later euthanised by the State of New York. Despite dramatic uproar over Peanut's detention, the euthanisation was carried out, as owning a squirrel is illegal in New York. Soon after, Musk, along with thousands of netizens, took to social media to condemn the killing of the beloved internet pet and said, "The government should not be allowed to barge into your house and kill your pet! That’s messed up...Even if it is illegal to have a pet squirrel (which it shouldn’t be), why kill PNut instead of simply releasing him into the forest!?". At the time, in another post, he also said that "President @realDonaldTrump will save the squirrels 🐿️ 😢 RIP P’Nut." However, a lot has changed since then. Musk has gone from being a Trump ally to a Trump adversary, and given the drama, it seems like this might be only the beginning of this feud.&nbsp;

Elon Musk, while slamming US President Donald Trump on X over the Epstein files, invoked the name "Peanut" and said "they arrested (and killed) Peanut". What did Musk mean? Who is this 'peanut'? Here's all you need to know.

The Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud has gotten murkier with the latest release of a cache of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender. The tech billionaire on X, slamming Trump, claimed that the US government was "deeply broken" and has "not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list." His claim comes as reports suggest that Trump's Justice Department and the FBI have concluded that there was no evidence that sex offender Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, kept a "client list" or was murdered. The Tesla CEO also invoked the name "Peanut" and said "they arrested (and killed) Peanut". What did Musk mean? Who is this 'peanut'? Here's all you need to know. What did Musk say? Elon Musk posted a meme on his X account that says, "More squirrels and raccoons have been arrested than anyone on Epstein's client list". he posted this along with the caption, "They arrested (and killed) Peanut, but have not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list," adding "Government is deeply broken".

Elon Musk, while slamming US President Donald Trump on X over the Epstein files, invoked the name "Peanut" and said "they arrested (and killed) Peanut". What did Musk mean? Who is this 'peanut'? Here's all you need to know.

Musk goes nuts over Epstein files, slams Trump: 'They killed Peanut...Government is deeply broken'

Elon Musk’s plan to launch a new political party is gaining interest from other outsiders, including Andrew Yang’s Forward Party, the Libertarian Party, and political consultants experienced in third-party campaigns. “I’m in touch with Elon and his team, and I’ve said to them, ’Look, anyone who wants to challenge the duopoly has a friend in me,’” Yang told Axios. His Forward Party, founded in 2021 after his presidential bid, currently has 46 elected representatives.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-just-launched-a-new-political-party-but-he-can-never-be-us-president-here-s-why-1751748208672">Elon Musk just launched a new political party, but he can never be US president - Here's why</a>Ron Nielson, who ran Gary Johnson’s 2016 Libertarian campaign, also said he would consider working with Musk’s team, calling the billionaire’s potential move “game-changing.”Despite being a frequent critic of Musk, billionaire Mark Cuban appeared ready to help. Cuban wrote, “I work with [Center for Competitive Democracy],” he wrote. “They will help you get on ballots. That is their mission.” Former Trump White House staffer Anthony Scaramucci, another vocal supporter of Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, also reached out to Musk. “I would like to meet to discuss. My DMs are open,” Scaramucci posted on X.<h2>What does Musk's 'America Party' stand for?</h2>Musk says his “America Party” is aimed at disrupting politics in time for the 2026 midterms. Key issues for him include reducing the national debt and investing in clean energy. But some insiders say his party is also about settling scores, especially with Donald Trump and Republicans who supported the former president’s “big beautiful bill,” a spending plan that could increase US deficits by over $3 trillion in the coming decade.Although Musk once heavily backed Trump and the GOP, reportedly donating more than $200 million, he has since distanced himself from the party.<h2>What's the primary challenge in front of Musk's 'America Party'?</h2>For all the buzz, Musk’s party remains more talk than action. Building a viable third party in the United States requires navigating complex ballot access laws that differ from state to state. Just getting on the ballot in one state can require thousands of signatures. Musk does have the money to back such an effort, but legal experts say that’s only part of the problem.“The laws in each state tend to be very complex and arcane, and they are enforced by partisan election officials. If the officials don’t want you on the ballot, they can enforce the rules in arbitrary ways,” said Oliver Hall, director of the Center for Competitive Democracy.The Libertarian Party, which already enjoys ballot access in most states, has reached out to Musk on his own platform, X, urging him to consider joining forces. Party chairman Steven Nekhaila said there’s common ground on “fiscal responsibility and small government.” “Perhaps there is grounds for a coalition between the Libertarians and the America Party,” Nekhaila said. No Labels, another outsider group that had explored an independent 2024 presidential run, was also intrigued by Musk’s idea of forming a new political coalition in Congress.While some strategists are sceptical of Musk’s erratic political past, including his shifting alliances and controversial posts, consultants say there’s no shortage of talent willing to work for him. “As the world’s richest man, Musk won’t struggle to find experienced people. Where there’s money, there’s always advisers,” one consultant told Axios.However, political veterans say the billionaire will need more than cash. “It’s about finding the right people, with actual experience in the trenches of American politics,” they warned.

Musk says his “America Party” is aimed at disrupting politics in time for the 2026 midterms. Key issues for him include reducing the national debt and investing in clean energy.

Elon Musk’s plan to launch a new political party is gaining interest from other outsiders, including Andrew Yang’s Forward Party, the Libertarian Party, and political consultants experienced in third-party campaigns. “I’m in touch with Elon and his team, and I’ve said to them, ’Look, anyone who wants to challenge the duopoly has a friend in me,’” Yang told Axios. His Forward Party, founded in 2021 after his presidential bid, currently has 46 elected representatives. Also read: Elon Musk just launched a new political party, but he can never be US president - Here's why Ron Nielson, who ran Gary Johnson’s 2016 Libertarian campaign, also said he would consider working with Musk’s team, calling the billionaire’s potential move “game-changing.” Despite being a frequent critic of Musk, billionaire Mark Cuban appeared ready to help. Cuban wrote, “I work with [Center for Competitive Democracy],” he wrote. “They will help you get on ballots. That is their mission.” Former Trump White House staffer Anthony Scaramucci, another vocal supporter of Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, also reached out to Musk. “I would like to meet to discuss. My DMs are open,” Scaramucci posted on X. What does Musk's 'America Party' stand for? Musk says his “America Party” is aimed at disrupting politics in time for the 2026 midterms. Key issues for him include reducing the national debt and investing in clean energy. But some insiders say his party is also about settling scores, especially with Donald Trump and Republicans who supported the former president’s “big beautiful bill,” a spending plan that could increase US deficits by over $3 trillion in the coming decade. Although Musk once heavily backed Trump and the GOP, reportedly donating more than $200 million, he has since distanced himself from the party. What's the primary challenge in front of Musk's 'America Party'? For all the buzz, Musk’s party remains more talk than action. Building a viable third party in the United States requires navigating complex ballot access laws that differ from state to state. Just getting on the ballot in one state can require thousands of signatures. Musk does have the money to back such an effort, but legal experts say that’s only part of the problem. “The laws in each state tend to be very complex and arcane, and they are enforced by partisan election officials. If the officials don’t want you on the ballot, they can enforce the rules in arbitrary ways,” said Oliver Hall, director of the Center for Competitive Democracy. The Libertarian Party, which already enjoys ballot access in most states, has reached out to Musk on his own platform, X, urging him to consider joining forces. Party chairman Steven Nekhaila said there’s common ground on “fiscal responsibility and small government.” “Perhaps there is grounds for a coalition between the Libertarians and the America Party,” Nekhaila said. No Labels, another outsider group that had explored an independent 2024 presidential run, was also intrigued by Musk’s idea of forming a new political coalition in Congress. While some strategists are sceptical of Musk’s erratic political past, including his shifting alliances and controversial posts, consultants say there’s no shortage of talent willing to work for him. “As the world’s richest man, Musk won’t struggle to find experienced people. Where there’s money, there’s always advisers,” one consultant told Axios. However, political veterans say the billionaire will need more than cash. “It’s about finding the right people, with actual experience in the trenches of American politics,” they warned.

Musk says his “America Party” is aimed at disrupting politics in time for the 2026 midterms. Key issues for him include reducing the national debt and investing in clean energy.

'In touch with Elon and his team': Musk eyeing 2026 midterms with ‘America Party’ and has some unlikely allies - Here’s who’s backing him

Russia's former transport minister Roman Starovoyt killed himself Monday (July 7), just hours after being fired from job by President Vladimir Putin, reported AFP, citing Russian news agencies. Starovoyt shot himself in a Moscow suburb after the dismissal and his body was found in his car, according to preliminary investigations. 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Starovoyt shot himself in a Moscow suburb after the dismissal and his body was found in his car, according to preliminary investigations.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-no-one-s-been-arrested-o-clock-elon-musk-slams-trump-s-fbi-and-doj-over-epstein-memo-1751899376879">‘It’s no-one’s-been-arrested-o’clock’: Elon Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ over Epstein memo</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751899627856.png?rect=(0,240,1440,1080)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘It’s no-one’s-been-arrested-o’clock’: Elon Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ over Epstein memo"></figure>Elon Musk led a wave of anger from Trump supporters after the FBI and Justice Department officially ruled out the existence of a so-called “Epstein client list”. A memo obtained by Axios revealed that federal investigators found no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful people or kept a list of clients. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jyoti-malhotra-arrested-for-espionage-during-operation-sindoor-was-guest-of-kerala-tourism-drive-reveals-rti-1751895698925">Jyoti Malhotra, arrested for espionage during Operation Sindoor, was guest of Kerala tourism drive, reveals RTI</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751895972253.jpg?rect=(0,0,752,564)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Jyoti Malhotra, arrested for espionage during Operation Sindoor, was guest of Kerala tourism drive, reveals RTI"></figure>Jyoti Malhotra, the travel vlogger from Haryana's Sirsa held on alleged spying charges, was the Kerala government's guest in a campaign to promote tourism and visited the southern state during its influencer outreach initiative. According to a report published in Mathrubhumi, it has been revealed through an Right To Information (RTI) Act that the Kerala government sponsored the trip of 41 influencers selected to give a boost to the southern state as a global tourist destination. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-tried-to-kill-me-iran-s-president-says-israel-tried-to-assassinate-him-during-12-day-war-1751897984890">‘They tried to kill me’: Iran’s president says Israel tried to assassinate him during 12-day war</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751898367919.jpg?rect=(0,541,4270,3202)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘They tried to kill me’: Iran’s president says Israel tried to assassinate him during 12-day war"></figure>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of trying to assassinate him during last month’s intense 12-day conflict between the two countries. Speaking in an interview with US media figure Tucker Carlson, Pezeshkian said, “They did try, yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed.” <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mns-leader-s-drunk-shirtless-son-abused-after-hitting-my-car-claims-mumbai-woman-watch-1751897241939">MNS leader’s drunk, shirtless son abused after hitting my car, claims Mumbai woman | Watch</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751897996096.jpg?rect=(0,44,1218,914)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="MNS leader’s drunk, shirtless son abused after hitting my car, claims Mumbai woman | Watch"></figure>A Mumbai woman has alleged that Rahil Javed Shaikh, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Javed Shaikh, hit her car in a drunk state and then hurled expletives at her. The woman, identified as Marathi social media influencer Rajshree More, lodged a police complaint and shared a video of the incident on social media. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/plant-trees-get-3-lakh-this-indian-state-rolls-out-new-scheme-for-women-here-s-how-to-apply-1751885884448">Plant trees, get ₹3 Lakh! This Indian state rolls out new scheme for women. Here's how to apply</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751885924229.jpg?rect=(0,133,534,400)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Plant trees, get ₹3 Lakh! This Indian state rolls out new scheme for women. Here's how to apply">The Madhya Pradesh state government has made a significant move to enhance the production of fruits and provide new job opportunities for women. The state government will implement the 'Ek Bagiya Maa Ke Naam' scheme in the state from August 15, 2025. Under this, women belonging to self-help groups (SHGs) will be able to plant a garden of fruit trees on their land. The cost of preparing this garden will be done by the state government. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/foreign-terrorist-designation-for-syria-s-hts-revoked-by-us-know-what-is-hayat-tahrir-al-sham-1751903760543">Foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS revoked by US, Know what is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751904407135.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS revoked by US, Know what is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham"></figure>The United States has revoked the foreign terrorist organisation designation for Syria-based al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a memo published online on Monday read. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the memo dated June 23 before being published in a preview of the Federal Registe. It was officially published on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/12-turkish-soldiers-die-of-methane-poisoning-in-iraq-cave-while-looking-for-fallen-soldier-s-body-1751901118361">12 Turkish soldiers die of methane poisoning in Iraq cave while looking for fallen soldier’s body</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751901499507.jpg?rect=(0,236,1258,942)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="12 Turkish soldiers die of methane poisoning in Iraq cave while looking for fallen soldier’s body"></figure>The defence ministry of Turkey said on Monday that a dozen Turkish soldiers died of methane gas poisoning while searching a cave in northern Iraq for remains of a fellow soldier killed by Kurdish militants three years ago. The defence ministry gave an initial death toll of eight but later raised it to 12. “Four others of our heroic comrades in arms, affected by methane gas, have died ... bringing the total number of victims to 12,” the ministry said on X.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/on-rishab-shetty-s-birthday-kantara-chapter-1-new-poster-unveiled-1751898515216">On Rishab Shetty’s birthday, Kantara: Chapter 1 new poster unveiled</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751898707627.jfif?rect=(493,0,2285,1714)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="On Rishab Shetty’s birthday, Kantara: Chapter 1 new poster unveiled"></figure>The team of Kantara: Chapter 1 had a special gift for fans of Rishab Shetty. On Monday, as Rishab Shetty celebrated his birthday, the makers released a poster of the film, revealing a crucial point in the film. The poster revealed that in Kantara: Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty will play a warrior. The film, which has faced a few setbacks in the recent past, seems to be still on schedule and will be released as planned. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-wimbledon-tailoring-the-traditions-and-prestige-to-attract-younger-audience-1751891623539">Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250707/image-1751891899548.jpg?zoom=0.8&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Wimbledon 'tailoring the traditions and prestige' to attract younger audience"></figure>Wimbledon 2025 - year's third tennis grand slam and arguably the biggest in stature thanks to all-white dress code, royal presence and fans dressing up to best, is trying to attract younger audience. 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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the memo dated June 23 before being published in a preview of the Federal Registe. It was officially published on Tuesday. 12 Turkish soldiers die of methane poisoning in Iraq cave while looking for fallen soldier’s body The defence ministry of Turkey said on Monday that a dozen Turkish soldiers died of methane gas poisoning while searching a cave in northern Iraq for remains of a fellow soldier killed by Kurdish militants three years ago. The defence ministry gave an initial death toll of eight but later raised it to 12. “Four others of our heroic comrades in arms, affected by methane gas, have died ... bringing the total number of victims to 12,” the ministry said on X. On Rishab Shetty’s birthday, Kantara: Chapter 1 new poster unveiled The team of Kantara: Chapter 1 had a special gift for fans of Rishab Shetty. 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Top 10 world news: Russian minister kills himself after Putin sacks him; Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ, and more

Elon Musk led a wave of anger from Trump supporters after the FBI and Justice Department officially ruled out the existence of a so-called “Epstein client list”. A memo obtained by Axios revealed that federal investigators found no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful people or kept a list of clients.The document also said that no further charges will be filed, apart from those already brought against Epstein’s close associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison for child sex trafficking.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-complete-disappointment-kash-patel-once-pushed-epstein-conspiracies-now-leads-trump-s-fbi-and-dismisses-them-but-maga-isn-t-buying-it-1751892825511">‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA&nbsp;isn’t&nbsp;buying&nbsp;it</a>The FBI also plans to release surveillance footage that it says confirms Epstein took his own life in a New York jail cell while awaiting trial.<h2>Trump loyalists turn on FBI over ‘missing’ Epstein list</h2>The update triggered a backlash from MAGA influencers and Trump allies, many of whom had long claimed the files would reveal damning information about political elites.Musk, who once claimed Donald Trump was in the Epstein files, and later retracted it posted on X, “What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again,” Musk wrote on X, alongside an image of a fake “Jeffrey Epstein pedophile arrest counter” stuck at zero. He also posted a meme of a man applying clown makeup, ending with the words, “There is no Epstein list.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again … <a href="https://t.co/CO9xJz68Tf">pic.twitter.com/CO9xJz68Tf</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942132189229162960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Pam Bondi once promised release, now under fire</h2>Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi had told Fox News in February that the list was “sitting on my desk right now to review,” promising transparency. That hasn’t happened. MAGA influencer Chad Prather wrote, “You told us it existed and now you say it doesn’t? America deserves answers.”Robby Starbuck added, “Pam Bondi said the Epstein client list was on her desk… Now the DOJ she leads claims that there’s no Epstein client list. Sorry but this is unacceptable.”Laura Loomer, a far-right commentator, accused Bondi of “lying” and criticised the timing of the DOJ’s update, saying, “Who releases a statement about the Epstein files on the Sunday night of 4th of July weekend?”<h2>FBI leaders once doubted Epstein’s death, now backtrack</h2>Before joining the FBI, both current Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino had pushed claims that Epstein didn’t kill himself. They have since changed their stance. “He killed himself. I’ve seen the whole file,” Bongino said in May.

Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi had told Fox News in February that the list was “sitting on my desk right now to review,” promising transparency. That hasn’t happened.

Elon Musk led a wave of anger from Trump supporters after the FBI and Justice Department officially ruled out the existence of a so-called “Epstein client list”. A memo obtained by Axios revealed that federal investigators found no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful people or kept a list of clients. The document also said that no further charges will be filed, apart from those already brought against Epstein’s close associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison for child sex trafficking. Also read: ‘Complete disappointment’: Kash Patel once pushed Epstein conspiracies, now leads Trump’s FBI and dismisses them, but MAGA isn’t buying it The FBI also plans to release surveillance footage that it says confirms Epstein took his own life in a New York jail cell while awaiting trial. Trump loyalists turn on FBI over ‘missing’ Epstein list The update triggered a backlash from MAGA influencers and Trump allies, many of whom had long claimed the files would reveal damning information about political elites. Musk, who once claimed Donald Trump was in the Epstein files, and later retracted it posted on X, “What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again,” Musk wrote on X, alongside an image of a fake “Jeffrey Epstein pedophile arrest counter” stuck at zero. He also posted a meme of a man applying clown makeup, ending with the words, “There is no Epstein list.”

Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi had told Fox News in February that the list was “sitting on my desk right now to review,” promising transparency. That hasn’t happened.

‘It’s no-one’s-been-arrested-o’clock’: Elon Musk slams Trump's FBI and DOJ over Epstein memo

Tesla shares came under fresh pressure on Monday after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to launch a new US political party, raising concerns among investors about his focus on the electric vehicle maker as he intensifies his public feud with President Donald Trump. According to Reuters, Tesla’s stock dropped more than 6 per cent in Frankfurt trading, setting the stage for further losses in US markets after the Independence Day holiday.<h2>Musk’s political pivot raises investor alarms</h2>Musk’s announcement that he intends to form the “America Party” marked a new escalation in his increasingly combative relationship with Trump, who swiftly dismissed the idea as “ridiculous.” The move has amplified investor fears that Musk’s attention could be diverted away from Tesla’s business challenges at a critical moment for the company.&nbsp;Veteran technology analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush described Musk as Tesla’s “biggest asset” but warned that wading further into politics risked undermining investor confidence. “Tesla needs Musk as CEO and its biggest asset and not heading down the political route yet again… while at the same time getting on Trump’s bad side,” Ives said in a note, as quoted by Reuters.<h2>Trump lashes out at Musk over new party</h2>The latest spat between Trump and Musk comes after years of an on-again, off-again relationship. While Musk has benefited from government contracts, particularly through SpaceX, the US president slammed Musk’s political ambitions on Sunday. Trump argued that Musk’s plan to form a new party created a conflict of interest, referencing his previous decision to nominate a Musk ally to lead NASA.&nbsp;As per Reuters, Trump’s criticisms signal rising political tension at a time when Musk is facing questions about Tesla’s growth prospects, competition in the EV sector and broader economic uncertainty.<h2>Analysts see risks for Tesla’s board</h2>Ives warned that Tesla’s board might eventually need to intervene if Musk’s political activities become a significant distraction or source of controversy for the company.&nbsp;“It would also not shock us if the Tesla board gets involved at some point given the political nature of this endeavour depending on how far Musk takes it,” Ives added, according to Reuters.Investors are watching closely to see how Musk balances his leadership role at Tesla with his increasingly vocal political activity.<h2>Shares under pressure ahead of US trading</h2>Tesla’s decline in Frankfurt trading suggests investors are bracing for further weakness when US markets reopen after the holiday.&nbsp;As Musk’s political plans take shape, analysts say the key question is whether his focus will remain on steering Tesla through a competitive EV market and ongoing challenges with margins, production costs and global demand.&nbsp;(With inputs from the agencies) &nbsp;

Elon Musk announcement of the America Party fuels a political feud with Trump and sparks fears of distraction from Tesla core challenges, pushing the stock down as investors worry about leadership focus and EV market pressures.

Tesla shares came under fresh pressure on Monday after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to launch a new US political party, raising concerns among investors about his focus on the electric vehicle maker as he intensifies his public feud with President Donald Trump. According to Reuters, Tesla’s stock dropped more than 6 per cent in Frankfurt trading, setting the stage for further losses in US markets after the Independence Day holiday. Musk’s political pivot raises investor alarms Musk’s announcement that he intends to form the “America Party” marked a new escalation in his increasingly combative relationship with Trump, who swiftly dismissed the idea as “ridiculous.” The move has amplified investor fears that Musk’s attention could be diverted away from Tesla’s business challenges at a critical moment for the company. Veteran technology analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush described Musk as Tesla’s “biggest asset” but warned that wading further into politics risked undermining investor confidence. “Tesla needs Musk as CEO and its biggest asset and not heading down the political route yet again… while at the same time getting on Trump’s bad side,” Ives said in a note, as quoted by Reuters. Trump lashes out at Musk over new party The latest spat between Trump and Musk comes after years of an on-again, off-again relationship. While Musk has benefited from government contracts, particularly through SpaceX, the US president slammed Musk’s political ambitions on Sunday. Trump argued that Musk’s plan to form a new party created a conflict of interest, referencing his previous decision to nominate a Musk ally to lead NASA. As per Reuters, Trump’s criticisms signal rising political tension at a time when Musk is facing questions about Tesla’s growth prospects, competition in the EV sector and broader economic uncertainty. Analysts see risks for Tesla’s board Ives warned that Tesla’s board might eventually need to intervene if Musk’s political activities become a significant distraction or source of controversy for the company. “It would also not shock us if the Tesla board gets involved at some point given the political nature of this endeavour depending on how far Musk takes it,” Ives added, according to Reuters. Investors are watching closely to see how Musk balances his leadership role at Tesla with his increasingly vocal political activity. Shares under pressure ahead of US trading Tesla’s decline in Frankfurt trading suggests investors are bracing for further weakness when US markets reopen after the holiday. As Musk’s political plans take shape, analysts say the key question is whether his focus will remain on steering Tesla through a competitive EV market and ongoing challenges with margins, production costs and global demand. (With inputs from the agencies)

Tesla shares slid over 6% after Elon Musk unveiled plans for a new US political party, raising investor concerns about his focus amid rising tensions with Donald Trump.

Tesla shares slide as Musk’s ‘America Party’ plan spooks investors

Indian-American Vaibhav Taneja, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Tesla, may be named as the Treasurer and Custodian of Records for Elon Musk’s newly launched America Party, a political platform Musk says is designed to challenge the United States’ “two-party system”, as per a screenshot of FEC filing. Thename started doing rounds after Musk declared the formation of the America Party on his social media platform X. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” he wrote, adding that Americans had overwhelmingly voted for this idea in an online poll.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-s-new-america-party-gets-support-from-mark-cuban-anthony-scaramucci-here-s-who-wants-in-1751803571320">'Billionaire, Ex-Trump ally': Elon Musk’s new ‘America Party’ gets support from surprising allies: Here’s who wants in</a><h2>Musk turns to his top finance man to run the show</h2>Taneja’s name appeared in an image of a recent filing with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC). Musk, who was once President Trump’s closest backer, broke ties with him over a spending bill that Musk called fiscally reckless.<h2>Vaibhav Taneja’s rise from Delhi to Tesla</h2>Originally from India, Taneja is a commerce graduate from Delhi University and a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.He spent nearly 17 years at PwC, advising global clients on IPOs and financial governance, before moving to SolarCity, one of Musk’s companies. He joined Tesla in 2017 and rose through the ranks:• Assistant Corporate Controller (2017–2018)• Corporate Controller (2018–2019)• Chief Accounting Officer (2019–Present)• Chief Financial Officer (2023–Present)Based in Austin, Texas, Taneja has played a central role in Tesla’s global growth and compliance strategy. Now, he finds himself overseeing the finances of a political organisation that could shape US elections. Taneja made headlines for earning more than Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai in 2024. According to reports, he received a total pay package of $139 million in 2024 as Tesla's CFO.Though the future of the America Party remains uncertain ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who once worked with Musk at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), told CNN that “Elon was not” popular, despite the popularity of his ideas.He also questioned how Musk’s political activities might sit with Tesla’s board, “I imagine that those board of directors did not like this announcement… and will be encouraging him to focus on his business activities, not his political&nbsp;activities.”

The announcement came just as Musk declared the formation of the America Party on his social media platform X. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” he wrote, adding that Americans had overwhelmingly voted for this idea in an online poll.

Indian-American Vaibhav Taneja, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Tesla, may be named as the Treasurer and Custodian of Records for Elon Musk’s newly launched America Party, a political platform Musk says is designed to challenge the United States’ “two-party system”, as per a screenshot of FEC filing. Thename started doing rounds after Musk declared the formation of the America Party on his social media platform X. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” he wrote, adding that Americans had overwhelmingly voted for this idea in an online poll. Also read: 'Billionaire, Ex-Trump ally': Elon Musk’s new ‘America Party’ gets support from surprising allies: Here’s who wants in Musk turns to his top finance man to run the show Taneja’s name appeared in an image of a recent filing with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC). Musk, who was once President Trump’s closest backer, broke ties with him over a spending bill that Musk called fiscally reckless. Vaibhav Taneja’s rise from Delhi to Tesla Originally from India, Taneja is a commerce graduate from Delhi University and a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He spent nearly 17 years at PwC, advising global clients on IPOs and financial governance, before moving to SolarCity, one of Musk’s companies. He joined Tesla in 2017 and rose through the ranks: • Assistant Corporate Controller (2017–2018) • Corporate Controller (2018–2019) • Chief Accounting Officer (2019–Present) • Chief Financial Officer (2023–Present) Based in Austin, Texas, Taneja has played a central role in Tesla’s global growth and compliance strategy. Now, he finds himself overseeing the finances of a political organisation that could shape US elections. Taneja made headlines for earning more than Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai in 2024. According to reports, he received a total pay package of $139 million in 2024 as Tesla's CFO. Though the future of the America Party remains uncertain ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who once worked with Musk at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), told CNN that “Elon was not” popular, despite the popularity of his ideas. He also questioned how Musk’s political activities might sit with Tesla’s board, “I imagine that those board of directors did not like this announcement… and will be encouraging him to focus on his business activities, not his political activities.”

The announcement came just as Musk declared the formation of the America Party on his social media platform X. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” he wrote, adding that Americans had overwhelmingly voted for this idea in an online poll.

Who is Vaibhav Taneja? Indian-origin Tesla CFO whose name floated for treasurer of Elon Musk's 'America Party'

Elon Musk on Friday (Jul 4) revealed exactly how he planned to execute his explosive political idea: creating a third party to break the dominance of Democrats and Republicans. The tech billionaire revealed what appears to be a calculated two-step plan to seize unprecedented influence in Washington — all without ever gunning for the presidency. While Musk's so-called "America Party" might sound like yet another billionaire's political vanity project, according to the devious strategy shared by the SpaceX CEO on his platform, X, it may be a tactical design to become Congress's kingmaker. Here's all we know.<h2>What is Trump's two-pronged plan?</h2>As America celebrated the Fourth of July, Musk on X shared exactly how he would gain control of the US Congress. The tech billionaire once again floated the idea of a new third party called the "American Party" and even posted a poll, in his usual fashion, asking people if he should create a third political party."Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system!", he wrote, referring to Democrats and Republicans. "Should we create the America Party?" he posed to his followers in a poll, offering a 'yes' or 'no' response. The poll, which at the time this article was posted had only 10 hours left, already had 999,383 votes, with a whopping 64.2 per cent in favour and only 35.8 per cent against the idea.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system! Should we create the America Party?— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1941119099532378580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Musk then revealed exactly how he would break the two-system party system's grip. "One way to execute on this would be to laser-focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts," he wrote, adding, “Given the razor-thin legislative margins, that would be enough to serve as the deciding vote on contentious laws, ensuring that they serve the true will of the people.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">One way to execute on this would be to laser-focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts. Given the razor-thin legislative margins, that would be enough to serve as the deciding vote on contentious laws, ensuring that they serve the true will of the people.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1941125459628179641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>But what does this mean? How will Musk's plan to take power from Trump's hands work?</h2>As Grok explained when asked to in the style of Charles Bukowski: "Listen, kid, this America Party ain't no polished dream—it's a raw gut-punch to the bloated uniparty beast. Musk says grab a fistful of Senate seats and House districts, razor-thin like a hangover edge. Hold the swing vote, force laws to bow to the real folks, not the suits sucking whiskey in backrooms. Independence? Hell, it's a brawl for the soul, dirty and true."Translation? Flip a handful of tight races with "America Party" candidates and hold the balance of power in Congress. No need to win hundreds of seats. No need to build a governing majority. Just wedge the party into the thinnest cracks of the current system — and control what comes through.

While Musk's so-called "America Party" might sound like yet another billionaire's political vanity project, according to the devious strategy shared by the SpaceX CEO on his platform, X, it may be a tactical design to become Congress's kingmaker. Here's all we know.

Elon Musk on Friday (Jul 4) revealed exactly how he planned to execute his explosive political idea: creating a third party to break the dominance of Democrats and Republicans. The tech billionaire revealed what appears to be a calculated two-step plan to seize unprecedented influence in Washington — all without ever gunning for the presidency. While Musk's so-called "America Party" might sound like yet another billionaire's political vanity project, according to the devious strategy shared by the SpaceX CEO on his platform, X, it may be a tactical design to become Congress's kingmaker. Here's all we know. What is Trump's two-pronged plan? As America celebrated the Fourth of July, Musk on X shared exactly how he would gain control of the US Congress. The tech billionaire once again floated the idea of a new third party called the "American Party" and even posted a poll, in his usual fashion, asking people if he should create a third political party. "Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system!", he wrote, referring to Democrats and Republicans. "Should we create the America Party?" he posed to his followers in a poll, offering a 'yes' or 'no' response. The poll, which at the time this article was posted had only 10 hours left, already had 999,383 votes, with a whopping 64.2 per cent in favour and only 35.8 per cent against the idea.

While Musk's so-called "America Party" might sound like yet another billionaire's political vanity project, according to the devious strategy shared by the SpaceX CEO on his platform, X, it may be a tactical design to become Congress's kingmaker. Here's all we know.

Here's how Elon Musk will use America Party to hijack Congress without running for president; Trump's ex-ally reveals devious plan | Explained

In a dramatic escalation of their public fallout, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Jul 6) ridiculed Elon Musk's surprise plan to launch a new third party, calling it "ridiculous" and branding the tech mogul a "train wreck" who had gone "off the rails". The scathing remarks deepen the Republican leader's feud with the world's richest man, who was once his biggest backer, and come just a day after Musk announced the formation of the "America Party". The tech mogul has pitched it as an alternative to what he described as a "one-party system" dominated by Democrats and Republicans.<h2>Trump calls Musk's America Party ridiculous</h2>Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One on his way back to Washington from his New Jersey golf club, the President of the United States said, “I think it's ridiculous to start a third party.” Trump insisted that "It's always been a two-party system, and I think starting a third party just adds to confusion. Third parties have never worked. So he can have fun with it, but I think it's ridiculous".Doubling down, Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, mocked Musk from aboard Air Force One: “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.” "The one thing Third Parties are good for is the creation of Complete and Total DISRUPTION &amp; CHAOS, and we have enough of that with the Radical Left Democrats." In a lengthy tirade, he once again insisted that Musk's rebellion stems from the Big Beautiful Bill's elimination of "the ridiculous Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate".

<h2>From ally to adversary: Is the Trump-Musk bromance over?</h2>Donald Trump's blunt dismissal of Musk's America Party signals a sharp deterioration in the bromance between Trump and Musk, who previously headed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration and was a key player in federal budget-cutting reforms.The two men fell out over Trump's massive domestic tax-and-spending bill, which Musk publicly opposed, calling it a plan that would explode the US debt. Equating Trump's Republican Party to the rival Democratic Party, the Tesla boss on X wrote, "When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste &amp; graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy".Despite Trump’s mockery, the “America Party” idea is already generating buzz online. Musk’s initial poll on X on whether or not he should launch the party drew millions of views and tens of thousands of positive votes. Now, as per reports, Musk's political rebellion is putting the Republican Party on alert. While few concrete details are known about the "America Party," Trump loyalists fear it could cause Republicans headaches in the 2026 midterm elections and beyond.

Doubling down, Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, also mocked Musk from aboard Air Force One: “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.”

In a dramatic escalation of their public fallout, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Jul 6) ridiculed Elon Musk's surprise plan to launch a new third party, calling it "ridiculous" and branding the tech mogul a "train wreck" who had gone "off the rails". The scathing remarks deepen the Republican leader's feud with the world's richest man, who was once his biggest backer, and come just a day after Musk announced the formation of the "America Party". The tech mogul has pitched it as an alternative to what he described as a "one-party system" dominated by Democrats and Republicans. Trump calls Musk's America Party ridiculous Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One on his way back to Washington from his New Jersey golf club, the President of the United States said, “I think it's ridiculous to start a third party.” Trump insisted that "It's always been a two-party system, and I think starting a third party just adds to confusion. Third parties have never worked. So he can have fun with it, but I think it's ridiculous". Doubling down, Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, mocked Musk from aboard Air Force One: “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.” "The one thing Third Parties are good for is the creation of Complete and Total DISRUPTION & CHAOS, and we have enough of that with the Radical Left Democrats." In a lengthy tirade, he once again insisted that Musk's rebellion stems from the Big Beautiful Bill's elimination of "the ridiculous Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate".

Doubling down, Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, mocked Musk from aboard Air Force One: “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.”

Trump calls Musk's America Party 'ridiculous,' labels former ally a 'train wreck' for political rebellion

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