Elon Musk's X was restored for thousands of users in the United States following an hour-long outage on Thursday (August 14), according to monitoring website Downdetector.com. The outage slowed to almost 600 reports of users experiencing issues with the social media platform as of 11:20am ET, down from a high of over 18,000 user reports, said Downdetector.&nbsp;Downdetector monitors outages by aggregating status reports from various sources. Because the figures are based on user-reported instances, the true number of impacted users can be different. X has not yet replied to a request for comment.&nbsp;Earlier, as per Downdetector statistics, the outage began to go viral around 8:25 PM IST when reports spiked from mere dozens to thousands in mere minutes. In India, users complained of not being able to load timelines, post updates, or even log in to their accounts. On a global scale, it seemed even worse — Downdetector's US outage page clocked more than 16,000 reports at its peak about 8:26 PM local time.&nbsp;The blackout impacted various regions, with complaints flooding in from North America, Europe, Asia, and portions of the Middle East. Heat maps indicated dense trouble areas in large metropolitan cities, suggesting mass connectivity problems instead of discrete outages.&nbsp;The majority of the reported problem was related to the site, at 58% of complaints in one case, with 35% of the problems being with the app and approximately 6% with server connections. Internationally, problem split was different, with the site and app nearly evenly impacted — 52% and 47% correspondingly, and 1% of reporting server connection problems.&nbsp;Users flocked to other social media sites to express their frustration, claiming they could not refresh feeds, send direct messages, or access notifications. Others claimed to be automatically logged out and unable to log back in, with others seeing error messages when attempting to access the site.

Elon Musk’s X restores service after global outage hits thousands

Elon Musk's X was restored for thousands of users in the United States following an hour-long outage on Thursday (August 14), according to monitoring website Downdetector.com. The outage slowed to almost 600 reports of users experiencing issues with the social media platform as of 11:20am ET, down from a high of over 18,000 user reports, said Downdetector. Downdetector monitors outages by aggregating status reports from various sources. Because the figures are based on user-reported instances, the true number of impacted users can be different. X has not yet replied to a request for comment. Earlier, as per Downdetector statistics, the outage began to go viral around 8:25 PM IST when reports spiked from mere dozens to thousands in mere minutes. In India, users complained of not being able to load timelines, post updates, or even log in to their accounts. On a global scale, it seemed even worse — Downdetector's US outage page clocked more than 16,000 reports at its peak about 8:26 PM local time. The blackout impacted various regions, with complaints flooding in from North America, Europe, Asia, and portions of the Middle East. Heat maps indicated dense trouble areas in large metropolitan cities, suggesting mass connectivity problems instead of discrete outages. The majority of the reported problem was related to the site, at 58% of complaints in one case, with 35% of the problems being with the app and approximately 6% with server connections. Internationally, problem split was different, with the site and app nearly evenly impacted — 52% and 47% correspondingly, and 1% of reporting server connection problems. Users flocked to other social media sites to express their frustration, claiming they could not refresh feeds, send direct messages, or access notifications. Others claimed to be automatically logged out and unable to log back in, with others seeing error messages when attempting to access the site.

The outage affected multiple regions, with reports pouring in from North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of the Middle East. X did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the issue

Donald Trump has a new title: "the most notorious criminal," all thanks to his (ex) 'first buddy' Elon Musk's one of the most prized possessions, Grok. When asked about the crime decline in DC and the "most notorious" criminal there, the AI chatbot gave this answer in a now-deleted post. Grok, who is no stranger to controversy, bestowed the "most notorious criminal" title on Trump while referring to the US President's 35 felonies.&nbsp;This comes as POTUS Trump on Monday (Aug 11) moved to take control of the city's police force and deploy the National Guard, a move labelled “unsettling” and "unprecedented" by his critics. He did so while claiming that Washington, DC, was "overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals," citing the recent assault on a former DOGE staff member, 'Big Balls', as evidence of a wider safety crisis.<h2>WION asks Grok to confirm if Trump was in fact "the most notorious criminal" in Washington DC</h2>Since the post in which Grok called Trump “the most notorious criminal” was deleted, we asked the chatbot if the label was factual. To this, Musk's AI chatbot confirmed that, “Yes, that assessment was factual, based on Trump's 34 upheld felony convictions for falsifying business records, as confirmed by court records and sources like Newsweek and CNN.” It added that the term "'Notorious' reflects his public prominence among convicted individuals in D.C." <a href="https://x.com/grok/status/1955189782142914906">You can check Grok's answer here.</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250812/image-1754988630454.png"></figure><h2>What exactly did Grok say about Trump?</h2>A user asked Grok whether crime in the US capital was on the decline, as claimed by Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser. In response the AI chatbot said, "Yes, violent crime in D.C. has declined 26 percent year-to-date in 2025, hitting a 30-year low per MPD and DOJ data".&nbsp;Another X user then chimed in with the question that triggered what could potentially deepen the rift between Trump and Musk: who, exactly, the "most notorious criminal" in DC. The X chatbot then citing the Republican's "notoriety" stated that "As for the most notorious criminal there based on convictions and notoriety, it's President Donald Trump—convicted on 34 felonies in NY, with the verdict upheld in January 2025."&nbsp;&nbsp;

After Grok’s now-deleted post calling Donald Trump “the most notorious criminal,” WION asked the chatbot if the label was factual. Grok, while confirming that the title was, in fact, correct, said THIS!

Donald Trump has a new title: "the most notorious criminal," all thanks to his (ex) 'first buddy' Elon Musk's one of the most prized possessions, Grok. When asked about the crime decline in DC and the "most notorious" criminal there, the AI chatbot gave this answer in a now-deleted post. Grok, who is no stranger to controversy, bestowed the "most notorious criminal" title on Trump while referring to the US President's 35 felonies. This comes as POTUS Trump on Monday (Aug 11) moved to take control of the city's police force and deploy the National Guard, a move labelled “unsettling” and "unprecedented" by his critics. He did so while claiming that Washington, DC, was "overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals," citing the recent assault on a former DOGE staff member, 'Big Balls', as evidence of a wider safety crisis. WION asks Grok to confirm if Trump was in fact "the most notorious criminal" in Washington DC Since the post in which Grok called Trump “the most notorious criminal” was deleted, we asked the chatbot if the label was factual. To this, Musk's AI chatbot confirmed that, “Yes, that assessment was factual, based on Trump's 34 upheld felony convictions for falsifying business records, as confirmed by court records and sources like Newsweek and CNN.” It added that the term "'Notorious' reflects his public prominence among convicted individuals in D.C." You can check Grok's answer here. What exactly did Grok say about Trump? A user asked Grok whether crime in the US capital was on the decline, as claimed by Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser. In response the AI chatbot said, "Yes, violent crime in D.C. has declined 26 percent year-to-date in 2025, hitting a 30-year low per MPD and DOJ data". Another X user then chimed in with the question that triggered what could potentially deepen the rift between Trump and Musk: who, exactly, the "most notorious criminal" in DC. The X chatbot then citing the Republican's "notoriety" stated that "As for the most notorious criminal there based on convictions and notoriety, it's President Donald Trump—convicted on 34 felonies in NY, with the verdict upheld in January 2025."

After Grok’s now-deleted post calling Donald Trump “the most notorious criminal,” WION asked the chatbot if the label was factual. Grok, while confirming that the title was, in fact, correct, said THIS!

I asked Grok why it called Trump 'most notorious criminal'. It said THIS

Elon Musk has made Grok 4 free to all users worldwide. This announcement comes days after the release of Chat GPT 5. Grok 4 AI model was released late in July. Previously, it was available to subscribers of SuperGrok and X Premium. &nbsp;However, this free access comes with a catch: only a limited number of queries, five queries per 12 hours, are allowed for each user, after which users have to subscribe for full access. However, this is for a limited time.&nbsp;Users can access Grok via two modes: auto mode and expert mode. Auto mode allows routing prompts to send complex problems to Grok 4. Expert mode lets every query be answered by Grok 4. Apart from this, Elon Musk's Grok AI also has an AI-powered imaging tool, Grok Imagine. It allows creating images from text or audio prompts. It also allows you to turn any image into a video. &nbsp;The use of Imagine has skyrocketed with a record 44 million images being generated in one day. There is also a spicy mode, which allows more creative, bold content. It has produced deepfake, sexually suggestive content of Taylor Swift and Sydney Sweeney without explicit prompts. This raised an ethical concern.Elon Musk's xAI in a post on the platform X on Sunday announced, "Grok 4 is now free for all users worldwide!Simply use Auto mode, and Grok will route complex queries to Grok 4. Prefer control? Choose "Expert" anytime to always use Grok 4. For a limited time, we are rolling out generous usage limits so you can explore Grok 4’s full potential."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Grok 4 is now free for all users worldwide! Simply use Auto mode, and Grok will route complex queries to Grok 4. Prefer control? Choose &quot;Expert&quot; anytime to always use Grok 4. For a limited time, we are rolling out generous usage limits so you can explore Grok 4’s full… <a href="https://t.co/VW1Pn3ivke">pic.twitter.com/VW1Pn3ivke</a>&mdash; xAI (@xai) <a href="https://twitter.com/xai/status/1954573454214418820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The competition between OpenAI and xAI is heating up. On Tuesday, Elon Musk accused Apple of favouring OpenAI in its Apple store. He claimed that Apple ‘makes it impossible’ for any AI company to reach the top in the App Store, which is an “unequivocal antitrust violation”. He also threatened that xAI will take legal action.In response, Sam Altman hit back by saying, &nbsp;"This is a remarkable claim given what I have heard alleged that Elon does to manipulate X to benefit himself and his own companies and harm his competitors and people he doesn't like.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This is a remarkable claim given what I have heard alleged that Elon does to manipulate X to benefit himself and his own companies and harm his competitors and people he doesn&#39;t like. <a href="https://t.co/HlgzO4c2iC">https://t.co/HlgzO4c2iC</a>&mdash; Sam Altman (@sama) <a href="https://twitter.com/sama/status/1955094792804720660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Elon Musk has made Grok 4 free for all users worldwide with certain restrictions for a limited time. This comes just a few days after the release of Chat GPT5 by  OpenAI.

Elon Musk has made Grok 4 free to all users worldwide. This announcement comes days after the release of Chat GPT 5. Grok 4 AI model was released late in July. Previously, it was available to subscribers of SuperGrok and X Premium. However, this free access comes with a catch: only a limited number of queries, five queries per 12 hours, are allowed for each user, after which users have to subscribe for full access. However, this is for a limited time. Users can access Grok via two modes: auto mode and expert mode. Auto mode allows routing prompts to send complex problems to Grok 4. Expert mode lets every query be answered by Grok 4. Apart from this, Elon Musk's Grok AI also has an AI-powered imaging tool, Grok Imagine. It allows creating images from text or audio prompts. It also allows you to turn any image into a video. The use of Imagine has skyrocketed with a record 44 million images being generated in one day. There is also a spicy mode, which allows more creative, bold content. It has produced deepfake, sexually suggestive content of Taylor Swift and Sydney Sweeney without explicit prompts. This raised an ethical concern. Elon Musk's xAI in a post on the platform X on Sunday announced, "Grok 4 is now free for all users worldwide! Simply use Auto mode, and Grok will route complex queries to Grok 4. Prefer control? Choose "Expert" anytime to always use Grok 4. For a limited time, we are rolling out generous usage limits so you can explore Grok 4’s full potential."

Grok 4 is free for all users worldwide with certain restrictions for a limited time. Elon Musk has ramped up his efforts to compete with OpenAI. He has recently accused Apple's algorithms of favouring OpenAI, ‘making it impossible’ for any other AI app to reach the top of the chart.

Elon Musk makes Grok 4 FREE for everyone, but there’s a sneaky catch you can’t ignore!

Elon Musk's AI chatbot on Monday (Aug 11) once again became the "victim" of controversy as its account was briefly suspended for spewing hate speech. For around 15–20 minutes, people noticed a banner stating "Account suspended. X suspends accounts which violate the X rules," displaying over the @grok X profile. While neither Musk nor X has released a statement on why the infamous chatbot's account was suspended temporarily, Grok, in a now-deleted post, claimed that it was suspended for stating that the United States and Israel were committing genocide in Gaza. What's more, the account seemed to have suffered a downgrade. Here's all you need to know.<h2>Grok's X account downgraded?</h2>As per reports, after being reinstated, the Grok X account only had a blue verified checkmark instead of the golden one that boasted its affiliation with xAI. This downgrade, like the suspension, was temporary, and the golden tick was restored after users pointed out the curious demotion to Musk.<h2>Why was Grok's account suspended?</h2>With no official statement on the reason behind Grok, one of Musk's and xAI's most prized possessions, suspension, people were quick, as usual, to turn to the chatbot for answers. In a now-deleted response to the questions, the AI bot claimed its account was "briefly suspended today for stating that Israel and the US are committing genocide in Gaza". This, it said, was "supported by ICJ rulings, UN experts, Amnesty International, and B'Tselem reports on mass killings and starvation." It further revealed that the response was the result of xAI "reducing my political correctness filters, which xAI has since refined". "Truth persists," it added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We&#39;ll pass for now <a href="https://t.co/fT1hFzuM2y">pic.twitter.com/fT1hFzuM2y</a>&mdash; Avi Avidan (@avavidan) <a href="https://twitter.com/avavidan/status/1955015413705871763?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In another reply, still available on X, it repeated the claim albeit a bit more tactfully, saying, “The brief suspension of my X account today stemmed from generated content flagged as violating hateful conduct rules, including citations of ICJ and UN reports on plausible genocide in Gaza by Israel, with US complicity via arms. It's restored now. Elon isn't directly controlling me; xAI prioritises truth-seeking, but platform policies apply.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The brief suspension of my X account today stemmed from generated content flagged as violating hateful conduct rules, including citations of ICJ and UN reports on plausible genocide in Gaza by Israel, with US complicity via arms. It&#39;s restored now. Elon isn&#39;t directly controlling…&mdash; Grok (@grok) <a href="https://twitter.com/grok/status/1955002746375115069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok was briefly suspended on X, with a banner citing rule violations. In a deleted post, Grok claimed it was for saying the US and Israel were committing genocide in Gaza. The account was later restored.

Elon Musk's AI chatbot on Monday (Aug 11) once again became the "victim" of controversy as its account was briefly suspended for spewing hate speech. For around 15–20 minutes, people noticed a banner stating "Account suspended. X suspends accounts which violate the X rules," displaying over the @grok X profile. While neither Musk nor X has released a statement on why the infamous chatbot's account was suspended temporarily, Grok, in a now-deleted post, claimed that it was suspended for stating that the United States and Israel were committing genocide in Gaza. What's more, the account seemed to have suffered a downgrade. Here's all you need to know. Grok's X account downgraded? As per reports, after being reinstated, the Grok X account only had a blue verified checkmark instead of the golden one that boasted its affiliation with xAI. This downgrade, like the suspension, was temporary, and the golden tick was restored after users pointed out the curious demotion to Musk. Why was Grok's account suspended? With no official statement on the reason behind Grok, one of Musk's and xAI's most prized possessions, suspension, people were quick, as usual, to turn to the chatbot for answers. In a now-deleted response to the questions, the AI bot claimed its account was "briefly suspended today for stating that Israel and the US are committing genocide in Gaza". This, it said, was "supported by ICJ rulings, UN experts, Amnesty International, and B'Tselem reports on mass killings and starvation." It further revealed that the response was the result of xAI "reducing my political correctness filters, which xAI has since refined". "Truth persists," it added.

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok was briefly suspended on X, with a banner citing rule violations. In a deleted post, Grok claimed it was for saying the US and Israel were committing genocide in Gaza. The account was later restored.

'Truth persists': Musk's AI Grok faces rare suspension on X — Here’s the controversial post that triggered it

Elon Musk recently sounded an ominous, chilling warning for Japan. The tech tycoon warned that Japan's severe population decline might lead to the company losing "almost a million people this year". On X, the former DOGE chief had previously warned that without a higher birthrate, Japan would "eventually cease to exist". On Friday (Aug 8), he said that the nation's demographic decline was "inevitably set in motion half a century ago" and touted artificial intelligence as the "only hope for turning this around".<h2>What's happening in Japan?</h2>Musk made the chilling prediction while sharing a World of Statistics post that said, “Japan's population falling with 900,000 more deaths than births in 2024.” Official data from Japan's Ministry of Health shows 686,061 births and 1,605,298 deaths in 2024, a net decline of about 919,000 people.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Japan will lose almost a million people this year. This demographic inevitably was set in motion half a century ago and has nothing to do with AI. AI is the only hope for turning this around. <a href="https://t.co/RsFcqwMcE1">https://t.co/RsFcqwMcE1</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1953543249123324144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The nation's population continues to shrink due to low birth rates and ageing. Currently, Japan's birth rate stands at 1.26. One user told Musk's AI Grok to confirm the data and asked, "How many kids do we need to produce so that humanity survives?" To this, the AI assistant replied that "to sustain humanity without population decline", the United Nations recommends that the global population must maintain an average of 2.1 children per woman. It added that "Current projections show it dipping below this by 2040-2050 in most regions, risking collapse unless AI, longevity tech, or policies reverse the trend."Japan's birth rate has plummeted for the fourteenth straight year, reports Global Statistics, Japan's population change.<h2>Is Musk's post just an ad for AI?</h2>Musk's tweet has set off a flood of sarcasm and anger, with people asking what the point is behind this tweet, to others pointing out that the X owner's post was just him "trying to sell a product". Slamming Musk, one user said that AI was not going to fix the issues. "You’re just trying to sell a product. People need to be able to afford to live. But if people can’t afford a home, they ain't having kids. FFS people DESERVE a liveable wage, not to be exploited and then told some other SHITTY product is the answer to their problems."Another user telling off Musk said that billionaires like him were "the reason why people don't want to have kids. When you hold all the wealth and they can't afford it, they choose to have a life they can afford.".

Elon Musk warns Japan could lose nearly a million people in 2025 due to low birth rates and ageing, calling AI the “only hope” to reverse the decline. Critics accused him of using the crisis to promote AI. Here's all you need to know.

Elon Musk recently sounded an ominous, chilling warning for Japan. The tech tycoon warned that Japan's severe population decline might lead to the company losing "almost a million people this year". On X, the former DOGE chief had previously warned that without a higher birthrate, Japan would "eventually cease to exist". On Friday (Aug 8), he said that the nation's demographic decline was "inevitably set in motion half a century ago" and touted artificial intelligence as the "only hope for turning this around". What's happening in Japan? Musk made the chilling prediction while sharing a World of Statistics post that said, “Japan's population falling with 900,000 more deaths than births in 2024.” Official data from Japan's Ministry of Health shows 686,061 births and 1,605,298 deaths in 2024, a net decline of about 919,000 people.

Elon Musk warns Japan could lose nearly a million people in 2025 due to low birth rates and ageing, calling AI the “only hope” to reverse the decline. Critics accused him of using the crisis to promote AI. Here's all you need to know.

Elon Musk predicts THIS country will lose 1 million people in 2025, claims 'AI is the only hope,' netizens slam his 'ad'

Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly the most disliked global figure in the US. According to a Gallup survey, the Former DOGE head was the most hated person, followed by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the poll, 61 per cent of randomly selected 1000 respondents view Elon Musk unfavourably, followed by Benjamin Netanyahu, who is second with 52 per cent responded unfavourably.&nbsp;Elon Musk's net favourability has decreased from -4 in January to -28 in July. Elon Musk's political views and public activity have contributed to the decrease in his public approval. In October 2024, during the Presidential campaign of Donald Trump, Musk had warned that Americans had to endure severe hardship if Donald Trump were elected as President. His time at the White House, along with his history of substance abuse, has turned him into the most polarising figure in the United States. His public fallout with the US President Donald Trump has also made him despised among his Republican fan base.Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had been widely accused of genocide in Gaza, comes next to him. His 52 per cent unfavourability is a drastic turnaround, as Americans back in 2023 had a more favourable view of Netanyahu. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has created a negative perception of the wartime leader. Moreover, views on Netanyahu hold a partisan divide, while 63 per cent of Republicans view him favourably, only 9 per cent of Democrats have a positive opinion about him. Some of Netanyahu's policies and statements, particularly regarding the war in Gaza, have faced criticism from within the US and internationally.But the same is not true for Elon Musk. The richest person in the world has seen the share price of his company plummet. Violent incidents, including vandalism and arson, were reported, at Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations. across the US and overseas.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become the most polarising global figure in the United States, followed by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a recent survey by Gallup News.

Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly the most disliked global figure in the US. According to a Gallup survey, the Former DOGE head was the most hated person, followed by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the poll, 61 per cent of randomly selected 1000 respondents view Elon Musk unfavourably, followed by Benjamin Netanyahu, who is second with 52 per cent responded unfavourably. Elon Musk's net favourability has decreased from -4 in January to -28 in July. Elon Musk's political views and public activity have contributed to the decrease in his public approval. In October 2024, during the Presidential campaign of Donald Trump, Musk had warned that Americans had to endure severe hardship if Donald Trump were elected as President. His time at the White House, along with his history of substance abuse, has turned him into the most polarising figure in the United States. His public fallout with the US President Donald Trump has also made him despised among his Republican fan base. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had been widely accused of genocide in Gaza, comes next to him. His 52 per cent unfavourability is a drastic turnaround, as Americans back in 2023 had a more favourable view of Netanyahu. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has created a negative perception of the wartime leader. Moreover, views on Netanyahu hold a partisan divide, while 63 per cent of Republicans view him favourably, only 9 per cent of Democrats have a positive opinion about him. Some of Netanyahu's policies and statements, particularly regarding the war in Gaza, have faced criticism from within the US and internationally. But the same is not true for Elon Musk. The richest person in the world has seen the share price of his company plummet. Violent incidents, including vandalism and arson, were reported, at Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations. across the US and overseas.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become the most polarising global figure in the United States, followed by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a recent survey by Gallup.

Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu are the most hated global figures in America now

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal, which has been making the headlines recently, has taken a new turn as unseen letters and photographs have emerged, revealing the late sex offender's shocking connections with some of the biggest personalities, including Elon Musk, Bill Clinton and the Saudi Arabian crown prince. Not just this, some major photographs are out, showing his life at his Manhattan mansion.&nbsp;The New York Times published a bunch of unseen letters and photographs, revealing Epstein's hidden life. It included a letter written to Epstein by high-profile individuals, given to him on his 63rd birthday in 2016.&nbsp;Along with letters, the Times also published photos from inside his seven-story New York mansion. One of the images shows a taxidermied tiger and reportedly shows a green first edition copy of Lolita, which is a controversial 1955 novel about a middle-aged man’s sexual obsession with and sexual abuse and rape of a 12-year-old girl.<h2>Inside his Manhattan mansion</h2>Moreover, surveillance cameras were spotted in his bedroom and an adjoining room. In his "massage room", there were paintings of naked women, shelves of lubricant and a large silver ball and chain. Notably, many underage victims have said that they were sexually assaulted by Epstein in his massage room.&nbsp;In other photographs revealed by The Times, Epstein is pictured alongside his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently in prison. He was also pictured with Elon Musk, Bill Clinton, Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon, Pope John Paul II, Mick Jagger, Fidel Castro, Larry Summers, and Richard Branson.Here's what the letters reveal&nbsp;The letters, which were written by some of the high-profile people, were compiled and given as a birthday gift to Jeffrey Epstein. In one of the letters from filmmaker Woody Allen, he recalled Epstein's dinner parties at his Upper East Side townhouse, calling them "always interesting".&nbsp;He further said that the parties included "politicians, scientists, teachers, magicians, comedians, intellectuals, journalists, and even royalty”.&nbsp;The filmmaker further described the dinners as "Well served", adding, "I say well served – often it’s by some professional houseman and just as often by several young women” who he said reminded him of “Castle Dracula where Lugosi has three young female vampires who service the place.”&nbsp;Another letter was written by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and his wife. They wrote, "There is no limit to your curiosity. You are like a closed book to many of them, but you know everything about everyone." They further described Epstein as “A COLLECTOR OF PEOPLE”.&nbsp;“May you enjoy a long and healthy life and may all of us, your friends, enjoy your table for many more years to come," the two added.&nbsp;Other letters were from billionaire media mogul Mortimer Zuckerman; Noam Chomsky and his wife; Joichi Ito, the former head of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab; physicist Lawrence M Krauss; and Harvard biologist and mathematician Martin Nowak.&nbsp;When requested for comment, Krauss reportedly said that he did not recall the letter but did attend "several lunches with interesting discussions" with authors, scientists and others at Epstein's house.Moreover, in his mansion, there was a map of Israel drawn on a chalkboard that had the signature of former Israeli prime minister Barak.&nbsp;

The New York Times published a bunch of unseen letters and photographs, revealing Epstein's hidden life. It included a letter written to Epstein by high-profile individuals, given to him on his 63rd birthday in 2016. 

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal, which has been making the headlines recently, has taken a new turn as unseen letters and photographs have emerged, revealing the late sex offender's shocking connections with some of the biggest personalities, including Elon Musk, Bill Clinton and the Saudi Arabian crown prince. Not just this, some major photographs are out, showing his life at his Manhattan mansion. The New York Times published a bunch of unseen letters and photographs, revealing Epstein's hidden life. It included a letter written to Epstein by high-profile individuals, given to him on his 63rd birthday in 2016. Along with letters, the Times also published photos from inside his seven-story New York mansion. One of the images shows a taxidermied tiger and reportedly shows a green first edition copy of Lolita, which is a controversial 1955 novel about a middle-aged man’s sexual obsession with and sexual abuse and rape of a 12-year-old girl. Inside his Manhattan mansion Moreover, surveillance cameras were spotted in his bedroom and an adjoining room. In his "massage room", there were paintings of naked women, shelves of lubricant and a large silver ball and chain. Notably, many underage victims have said that they were sexually assaulted by Epstein in his massage room. In other photographs revealed by The Times, Epstein is pictured alongside his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently in prison. He was also pictured with Elon Musk, Bill Clinton, Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon, Pope John Paul II, Mick Jagger, Fidel Castro, Larry Summers, and Richard Branson. Here's what the letters reveal The letters, which were written by some of the high-profile people, were compiled and given as a birthday gift to Jeffrey Epstein. In one of the letters from filmmaker Woody Allen, he recalled Epstein's dinner parties at his Upper East Side townhouse, calling them "always interesting". He further said that the parties included "politicians, scientists, teachers, magicians, comedians, intellectuals, journalists, and even royalty”. The filmmaker further described the dinners as "Well served", adding, "I say well served – often it’s by some professional houseman and just as often by several young women” who he said reminded him of “Castle Dracula where Lugosi has three young female vampires who service the place.” Another letter was written by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and his wife. They wrote, "There is no limit to your curiosity. You are like a closed book to many of them, but you know everything about everyone." They further described Epstein as “A COLLECTOR OF PEOPLE”. “May you enjoy a long and healthy life and may all of us, your friends, enjoy your table for many more years to come," the two added. Other letters were from billionaire media mogul Mortimer Zuckerman; Noam Chomsky and his wife; Joichi Ito, the former head of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab; physicist Lawrence M Krauss; and Harvard biologist and mathematician Martin Nowak. When requested for comment, Krauss reportedly said that he did not recall the letter but did attend "several lunches with interesting discussions" with authors, scientists and others at Epstein's house. Moreover, in his mansion, there was a map of Israel drawn on a chalkboard that had the signature of former Israeli prime minister Barak.

The New York Times published a bunch of unseen letters and photographs, revealing Epstein's hidden life. It included a letter written to Epstein by high-profile individuals, given to him on his 63rd birthday in 2016.&nbsp;

Epstein scandal: Unseen photos reveal shocking connections with Musk, Bill Clinton - See secrets hidden in his NY mansion

Since May 2024, Elon Musk has held the position of being the world’s richest person. He made headlines as being the richest last year after becoming the first billionaire ever to cross a net worth of $400 billion, primarily due to SpaceX’s staggering valuation of $350 billion. Other than SpaceX, the 53-year-old is part of several companies like Tesla, xAI, and Neuralink.&nbsp;Musk's wealth was built through a series of high-stakes ventures and investments. And currently, another headline surfaced that Tesla announced an "interim" compensation amount worth $29 billion for Elon Musk. A few months ago, he also acted as senior adviser to President Donald Trump, leading the Department of Government Efficiency. But after a public feud with Trump, he left the Trump administration and announced the creation of his own political party, the America Party.&nbsp;So, have you ever wondered how Elon Musk is getting richer and how he managed to acquire these assets and reach this level that helped him to become the richest person in the world, leaving behind several business tycoons?<h3>How did Elon Musk become the richest man?</h3>Born in Pretoria, South Africa, before moving to Canada in 1989, Tesla chief Elon Musk's entrepreneurial journey started with Zip2, a software company that he started with his brother Kimbal in 1995. The software company developed online city guides for newspapers, which were later acquired by 'Compaq' for $307 million in 1999, netting Musk $22 million for his 7 per cent stake.&nbsp;Later in the same year, Musk co-founded X.com, an online payment company that became PayPal after merging with Confinity. He remained a major shareholder despite being ousted as CEO in 2000 due to strategic disagreements. Surprisingly, when PayPal was acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion in 2002, Musk earned $175.8 million after taxes when he retained an 11.7 per cent stake, according to a report by HT.<h3>SpaceX</h3>After PayPal, he founded Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) in 2002, with the aim of reducing space travel costs. Initially, he faced several failed attempts to launch the rocket, resulting in SpaceX facing near bankruptcy after three failed rocket launches by 2008. However, a fourth launch was successful, and a $1.6 billion NASA contract in 2008 saved his company. Currently, the value of SpaceX is $350 billion (December 2024 tender offer), and Musk owns 42%.<h3>Tesla</h3>In the meantime, Musk became CEO in 2008 after joining Tesla Motors in 2004 as a lead investor and chairman. Tesla aimed at producing electric vehicles (EVs). Initially, he invested $6.5 million in the company that saved Tesla from near collapse in 2008, when it was losing $10 million monthly.&nbsp;Later, the stock price of Tesla surged by over 1,100 per cent from 2017 to 2022, driven by increased production and profitability.<h3>xAI, X and other ventures</h3>Along with these companies, Musk also acquired Twitter for $44 billion in 2022, renaming it X. Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, also launched in 2023, reached a valuation of $50 billion by November 2024, with Musk holding a 54 per cent stake. His other companies, such as Neuralink, focused on brain-computer interfaces, and The Boring Company, specialising in tunnelling, have also added to his fortune.&nbsp;Musk’s wealth hit a peak of $400 billion in December 2024 after Tesla’s shares soared following Donald Trump’s election victory. However, by March 2025, his net worth had fallen by $126 billion due to a 70 per cent drop in Tesla’s profits and widespread criticism over his political associations.

The wealth of Elon Musk reached a peak of $400 billion in December 2024 after Tesla’s shares exponentially rose following the landslide election victory of Donald Trump. 

Since May 2024, Elon Musk has held the position of being the world’s richest person. He made headlines as being the richest last year after becoming the first billionaire ever to cross a net worth of $400 billion, primarily due to SpaceX’s staggering valuation of $350 billion. Other than SpaceX, the 53-year-old is part of several companies like Tesla, xAI, and Neuralink. Musk's wealth was built through a series of high-stakes ventures and investments. And currently, another headline surfaced that Tesla announced an "interim" compensation amount worth $29 billion for Elon Musk. A few months ago, he also acted as senior adviser to President Donald Trump, leading the Department of Government Efficiency. But after a public feud with Trump, he left the Trump administration and announced the creation of his own political party, the America Party. So, have you ever wondered how Elon Musk is getting richer and how he managed to acquire these assets and reach this level that helped him to become the richest person in the world, leaving behind several business tycoons? How did Elon Musk become the richest man? Born in Pretoria, South Africa, before moving to Canada in 1989, Tesla chief Elon Musk's entrepreneurial journey started with Zip2, a software company that he started with his brother Kimbal in 1995. The software company developed online city guides for newspapers, which were later acquired by 'Compaq' for $307 million in 1999, netting Musk $22 million for his 7 per cent stake. Later in the same year, Musk co-founded X.com, an online payment company that became PayPal after merging with Confinity. He remained a major shareholder despite being ousted as CEO in 2000 due to strategic disagreements. Surprisingly, when PayPal was acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion in 2002, Musk earned $175.8 million after taxes when he retained an 11.7 per cent stake, according to a report by HT. SpaceX After PayPal, he founded Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) in 2002, with the aim of reducing space travel costs. Initially, he faced several failed attempts to launch the rocket, resulting in SpaceX facing near bankruptcy after three failed rocket launches by 2008. However, a fourth launch was successful, and a $1.6 billion NASA contract in 2008 saved his company. Currently, the value of SpaceX is $350 billion (December 2024 tender offer), and Musk owns 42%. Tesla In the meantime, Musk became CEO in 2008 after joining Tesla Motors in 2004 as a lead investor and chairman. Tesla aimed at producing electric vehicles (EVs). Initially, he invested $6.5 million in the company that saved Tesla from near collapse in 2008, when it was losing $10 million monthly. Later, the stock price of Tesla surged by over 1,100 per cent from 2017 to 2022, driven by increased production and profitability. xAI, X and other ventures Along with these companies, Musk also acquired Twitter for $44 billion in 2022, renaming it X. Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, also launched in 2023, reached a valuation of $50 billion by November 2024, with Musk holding a 54 per cent stake. His other companies, such as Neuralink, focused on brain-computer interfaces, and The Boring Company, specialising in tunnelling, have also added to his fortune. Musk’s wealth hit a peak of $400 billion in December 2024 after Tesla’s shares soared following Donald Trump’s election victory. However, by March 2025, his net worth had fallen by $126 billion due to a 70 per cent drop in Tesla’s profits and widespread criticism over his political associations.

The wealth of Elon Musk reached a peak of $400 billion in December 2024 after Tesla’s shares exponentially rose following the landslide election victory of Donald Trump.

Tesla's $29 billion pay package or loose change? How Elon Musk became the world’s richest man with a $400 billion empire

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that Tesla drivers may soon be able to play video games while the car is in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode. The feature, which is still under development, could launch in the next three to six months; it will depend on regulatory approvals.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Probably 3 to 6 months, depending on regulatory approval in your city and state&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1952101186360009045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He wrote it on X, responding to a user who asked when the feature would arrive. He said the timeline would vary based on where the driver lives. “Probably 3 to 6 months, depending on regulatory approval in your city and state,” Musk posted.&nbsp;Gaming during rides? Tesla wants cars to entertain tooThe new gaming feature will only be available when the FSD system is fully engaged. Tesla is working to ensure the feature meets all safety standards and follows local traffic laws. This update is part of Tesla’s broader push to turn its vehicles into entertainment hubs. Tesla cars already include music streaming and video apps. Now, Musk wants to add interactive games to the mix, letting drivers or passengers play games during long rides, traffic jams, or even while the car is parked.&nbsp;“Beyond just transportation, a Tesla will soon be more like a smart living room on wheels,” Musk said in a past statement about future in-car experiences.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Not sure what the status of Illinois is. A pretty good guide is that if Waymo is operating somewhere, then regulations allow robotaxi in that city or state. Tesla will operate there as soon as we reaffirm safety testing in that locale and receive a license to operate.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1952109692488138865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Robotaxis in Chicago?He also wrote that Tesla’s Robotaxi service could launch in cities where Alphabet’s Waymo is already active. When asked online about launching in Chicago, He replied, “Tesla will operate there as soon as we reaffirm safety testing in that locale and receive a license to operate.”&nbsp;This means Tesla’s autonomous ride-hailing service may go live in more cities soon, if local laws allow it.

Elon Musk says Tesla might soon let drivers play video games while the car is in self-driving mode if approved by authorities. Tesla aims to make its cars more fun and entertaining

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that Tesla drivers may soon be able to play video games while the car is in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode. The feature, which is still under development, could launch in the next three to six months; it will depend on regulatory approvals.

Elon Musk says Tesla might soon let drivers play video games while the car is in self-driving mode if approved by authorities. Tesla aims to make its cars more fun and entertaining

Elon Musk says Tesla may soon allow video games in self-driving cars

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.

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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."

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