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US billionaire Elon Musk has “appreciated” an indication by the Indian government suggesting it will opt for the allocation route for satellite spectrum and avoid the traditional auction route. Speaking during an event in New Delhi, India’s Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia had said, “If you do decide to auction it, then you will differ on the process from the rest of the world." The hint immediately earned Elon Musk’s praise, who is hoping to launch his Starlink services in India.

“Much appreciated! We will do our best to serve the people of India with Starlink,” Musk wrote on X.

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Scindia’s comment came a day after Musk lashed out at a major Indian industrialist for seeking the auction route.

Earlier, news agency Reuters reported that Reliance, which owns Indian telecommunication giant Jio, had opposed the Indian telecom regulator’s consultation process which suggested that the satellite broadband spectrum should be allocated, not auctioned.

On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, another Indian telecom giant owned by Sunil Mittal, had backed the allocation route. Airtel has long supported the administrative allocation of satellite spectrum, saying it has always backed technologies that help connect remote parts of India.

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Elon Musk views unresolved spectrum allocation issues in India as a major hurdle for Starlink. Musk-owned company believes that the spectrum, being a natural resource, should be shared by companies.

The satellite spectrum consists of radio frequencies used for satellite communications, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations agency, allocates these frequencies for various services. India is a member of the ITU and has signed its treaty.

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Musk’s special focus on the Indian satellite market indicates the competition is intensifying for the lucrative sector, which is expected&nbsp;to grow at 36 per cent a year to reach $1.9 billion by 2030.

(With inputs from agencies)

US billionaire Elon Musk has “appreciated” an indication by the Indian government suggesting it will opt for the allocation route for satellite spectrum and avoid the traditional auction route.

US billionaire Elon Musk has “appreciated” an indication by the Indian government suggesting it will opt for the allocation route for satellite spectrum and avoid the traditional auction route. Speaking during an event in New Delhi, India’s Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia had said, “If you do decide to auction it, then you will differ on the process from the rest of the world." The hint immediately earned Elon Musk’s praise, who is hoping to launch his Starlink services in India. “Much appreciated! We will do our best to serve the people of India with Starlink,” Musk wrote on X. Much appreciated! We will do our best to serve the people of India with Starlink. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 15, 2024 × Scindia’s comment came a day after Musk lashed out at a major Indian industrialist for seeking the auction route. Earlier, news agency Reuters reported that Reliance, which owns Indian telecommunication giant Jio, had opposed the Indian telecom regulator’s consultation process which suggested that the satellite broadband spectrum should be allocated, not auctioned. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, another Indian telecom giant owned by Sunil Mittal, had backed the allocation route. Airtel has long supported the administrative allocation of satellite spectrum, saying it has always backed technologies that help connect remote parts of India. Also read: Musk's grand robotaxi vision leaves investors craving concrete plans Elon Musk views unresolved spectrum allocation issues in India as a major hurdle for Starlink. Musk-owned company believes that the spectrum, being a natural resource, should be shared by companies. The satellite spectrum consists of radio frequencies used for satellite communications, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations agency, allocates these frequencies for various services. India is a member of the ITU and has signed its treaty. Also read: Elon Musk says SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years Musk’s special focus on the Indian satellite market indicates the competition is intensifying for the lucrative sector, which is expected to grow at 36 per cent a year to reach $1.9 billion by 2030. (With inputs from agencies)

Starlink to enter India soon? Musk happy as govt does away with spectrum auction

Elon Musk gave around $75 million to his pro-Donald Trump spending group in the span of three months, federal disclosures showed on Tuesday, underscoring how the billionaire has become crucial to the Republican candidate's efforts to win the November&nbsp;5 presidential election.

America PAC, which is focused on turning out voters in closely contested states that could decide the election, spent around $72 million of that in the July-September period, according to disclosures filed to the Federal Election Commission.

That is more than any other pro-Trump super PAC focused on turning out voters. The Trump campaign is broadly reliant on outside groups for canvassing voters, meaning the super PAC founded by Musk - the world's richest man - plays an outsized role in the razor-thin election between Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris.

Musk, the CEO of electric car manufacturer Tesla, was the sole donor to the group in that period.

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Musk, who has said he has voted for Democratic presidential candidates in the past, has taken a sharp turn to the right this election. He endorsed Trump in July and appeared with him at a rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month.

On Wednesday, Musk said in a post on X that he will be "giving a series of talks" throughout Pennsylvania, less than two weeks after his appearance with Trump in the state.

He said people only needed to sign a petition on his America PAC website to attend his talks from "tomorrow night through Monday."

Reuters reported, quoting a source, last week that Musk planned more campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania, considered a crucial state for both Trump and his Democratic opponent Harris in the race for the White House.

Musk's donations to America PAC propel him into the exclusive club of Republican mega-donors, a list that also includes banking heir Timothy Mellon and casino billionaire Miriam Adelson.

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However, Reuters reported earlier this month that Musk has secretly funded a conservative political group for years, well before his public embrace of Trump.

America PAC declined to comment on the Musk donations. Musk did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

America PAC is focused on encouraging Americans who like Trump but don't always vote to cast ballots this cycle, a high-risk, labour-intensive strategy by the Trump campaign.

The group, which started its work later in the election than other PACs, has encountered some problems with hiring and its contractors. Since July, it has fired two major contractors it has hired to knock on doors.

It has also struggled to hire door knockers in several battleground states in part because by the time the PAC became operational many other canvassing groups had already staffed up, a half-dozen sources briefed on the issues told Reuters.

The group had around $4 million left on hand by the end of September, the filings show.

Separate filings earlier on Tuesday showed that Miriam Adelson, the casino magnate, donated $95 million to another pro-Trump super PAC, Preserve America PAC, in the same period.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Elon Musk gave around $75 million to his pro-Donald Trump spending group in the span of three months, federal disclosures showed on Tuesday, underscoring how the billionaire has become crucial to the Republican candidate's efforts to win the November 5 presidential election.

Elon Musk gave around $75 million to his pro-Donald Trump spending group in the span of three months, federal disclosures showed on Tuesday, underscoring how the billionaire has become crucial to the Republican candidate's efforts to win the November 5 presidential election. America PAC, which is focused on turning out voters in closely contested states that could decide the election, spent around $72 million of that in the July-September period, according to disclosures filed to the Federal Election Commission. That is more than any other pro-Trump super PAC focused on turning out voters. The Trump campaign is broadly reliant on outside groups for canvassing voters, meaning the super PAC founded by Musk - the world's richest man - plays an outsized role in the razor-thin election between Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. Musk, the CEO of electric car manufacturer Tesla, was the sole donor to the group in that period. Also Read | Indian American billionaire and past monk, investigated for tax abuse Musk, who has said he has voted for Democratic presidential candidates in the past, has taken a sharp turn to the right this election. He endorsed Trump in July and appeared with him at a rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month. On Wednesday, Musk said in a post on X that he will be "giving a series of talks" throughout Pennsylvania, less than two weeks after his appearance with Trump in the state. He said people only needed to sign a petition on his America PAC website to attend his talks from "tomorrow night through Monday." Reuters reported, quoting a source, last week that Musk planned more campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania, considered a crucial state for both Trump and his Democratic opponent Harris in the race for the White House. Musk's donations to America PAC propel him into the exclusive club of Republican mega-donors, a list that also includes banking heir Timothy Mellon and casino billionaire Miriam Adelson. Also Read | SCO roundup: India opposes China's OBOR, Jaishankar schools Pakistan, and more However, Reuters reported earlier this month that Musk has secretly funded a conservative political group for years, well before his public embrace of Trump. America PAC declined to comment on the Musk donations. Musk did not immediately respond to a request for comment. America PAC is focused on encouraging Americans who like Trump but don't always vote to cast ballots this cycle, a high-risk, labour-intensive strategy by the Trump campaign. The group, which started its work later in the election than other PACs, has encountered some problems with hiring and its contractors. Since July, it has fired two major contractors it has hired to knock on doors. It has also struggled to hire door knockers in several battleground states in part because by the time the PAC became operational many other canvassing groups had already staffed up, a half-dozen sources briefed on the issues told Reuters. The group had around $4 million left on hand by the end of September, the filings show. Separate filings earlier on Tuesday showed that Miriam Adelson, the casino magnate, donated $95 million to another pro-Trump super PAC, Preserve America PAC, in the same period. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Musk becomes Republican mega-donor, gives $75 million to pro-Trump group

In case of an attack by China on Taiwan's internet, the island nation will still be online, thanks to a satellite internet service it has developed.

It is similar to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet, which Taiwan had negotiated for before talks fell through. That happened because of Taiwan's insistence that a government entity must have a majority stake in any potential joint venture.

Taiwan has a war chest of $10 billion for developing a space industry that includes the satellite internet network. Part of that is for putting&nbsp;its first communications satellite into space, which is expected to happen&nbsp;by 2026.

Taiwan's satellite internet defence has been in the works for several years now and will be operational by the end of October.&nbsp;

Watch: China-Taiwan Tensions: What Happens If China Invades Taiwan?

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The democratic nation's main telecom firm Chunghwa said that the coverage will be provided in collaboration with a UK-European company Eutelsat OneWeb, for which a deal was signed in 2023, The Guardian reported.

The low earth orbit satellite or LEO internet service will be able to provide 24-hour coverage by the end of October and commercial access is expected to follow soon, according to Chungwa co-president Alex Chien cited in the report.

Taiwan, a democratically governed island, is seen by China as a breakaway region that should be annexed back to the mainland, by force if needed.

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A technology powerhouse, Taiwan has faced intense and consistent cyber attacks from China.

This is in addition to other threatening actions from China&nbsp;including its fighter jets violating Taiwan air space.

According to official data released on Tuesday (Oct 15), Taiwan spotted 153 Chinese military aircraft around its skies after China held military drills near the island.

The intimidation follows warnings from Beijing that it would crush any attempts at independence after Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te vowed to resist annexation attempts.&nbsp;

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The satellite internet service will utilise low earth orbit satellites, which are above the Earth in a range of 200 and 2,000 kilometres.&nbsp;

There are thousands of LEO satellites, more than half of which are operated by Musk's Starlink.

(With inputs from agencies)

In case of an attack by China on Taiwan's internet, the island nation will still be online, thanks to a satellite internet service it has developed. It is similar to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet, which Taiwan had negotiated for before talks fell through.

In case of an attack by China on Taiwan's internet, the island nation will still be online, thanks to a satellite internet service it has developed. It is similar to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet, which Taiwan had negotiated for before talks fell through. That happened because of Taiwan's insistence that a government entity must have a majority stake in any potential joint venture. Taiwan has a war chest of $10 billion for developing a space industry that includes the satellite internet network. Part of that is for putting its first communications satellite into space, which is expected to happen by 2026. Taiwan's satellite internet defence has been in the works for several years now and will be operational by the end of October. Watch: China-Taiwan Tensions: What Happens If China Invades Taiwan? × The democratic nation's main telecom firm Chunghwa said that the coverage will be provided in collaboration with a UK-European company Eutelsat OneWeb, for which a deal was signed in 2023, The Guardian reported. The low earth orbit satellite or LEO internet service will be able to provide 24-hour coverage by the end of October and commercial access is expected to follow soon, according to Chungwa co-president Alex Chien cited in the report. Taiwan, a democratically governed island, is seen by China as a breakaway region that should be annexed back to the mainland, by force if needed. Also read: Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons over strait, accuses Beijing of 'psychological warfare' ahead of elections A technology powerhouse, Taiwan has faced intense and consistent cyber attacks from China. This is in addition to other threatening actions from China including its fighter jets violating Taiwan air space. According to official data released on Tuesday (Oct 15), Taiwan spotted 153 Chinese military aircraft around its skies after China held military drills near the island. The intimidation follows warnings from Beijing that it would crush any attempts at independence after Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te vowed to resist annexation attempts. Also read: Taiwan President Lai vows to resist annexation amid China's growing pressure The satellite internet service will utilise low earth orbit satellites, which are above the Earth in a range of 200 and 2,000 kilometres. There are thousands of LEO satellites, more than half of which are operated by Musk's Starlink. (With inputs from agencies)

China might kill Taiwan's internet in case of an attack, but Taipei has a plan B. Here it is

Indian government on October 15, said it will allot spectrum for satellite broadband administratively and not via auction, hours after Elon Musk criticized the auction route being sought by rival billionaire Mukesh Ambani as "unprecedented" according to a detailed report by Reuters. <o:p></o:p>

The report further elaborated that, in what is seen as a battle between billionaires, the methodology of awarding spectrum for satellite services in India, a market set to grow 36 per cent&nbsp;a year to reach $1.9 billion by 2030, has been a contentious issue since last year.<o:p></o:p>

Musk's Starlink argues administrative allotment of licences is in line with a global trend, while India's Reliance, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, says an auction is needed to ensure a level playing field and as there are no provisions in Indian law on how individuals can be provided satellite broadband services Telecoms Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said during a New Delhi event that the spectrum will be allocated administratively in line with Indian laws, and its pricing worked out by the telecom watchdog.<o:p></o:p>

"If you do decide to auction it, then you will be doing something which is different from the rest of the world," he said.<o:p></o:p>

Musk was appreciative of the government's decision, and said on social media platform X, "We will do our best to serve the people of India with Starlink".<o:p></o:p>

On Sunday, in another exclusive report Reuters stated that Reliance had challenged the Indian telecom regulator's consultation process that signals home satellite broadband spectrum should be allocated, not auctioned, calling for it to start again.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;The minister's comment will come as a shot in the arm for Musk, who following the Reuters story, wrote on X late on Monday that any decision to auction "would be unprecedented".<o:p></o:p>

"This spectrum was long designated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as shared spectrum for satellites," Musk said, referring to the International Telecommunication Union, a UN agency for digital technology.<o:p></o:p>

India is a member of the ITU and signatory to its treaty that regulates satellite spectrum and advocates that allocation must be done "rationally, efficiently and economically" as it is a "limited natural resource".<o:p></o:p>

Sunil Mittal, co-chair of global satellite group Eutelsat, which has partnered with India's telecom operator Bharti Airtel, voiced support for the auction route on Tuesday.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;"Satellite companies who have ambitions to come into urban areas, serving elite retail customers, just need to take the telecom licenses like everybody else... they need to buy the spectrum as telecom companies buy," Mittal, who is also the chair of Airtel, said at the New Delhi event.<o:p></o:p>

Earlier in 2023, both Eutelsat unit OneWeb and Airtel had voiced concerns about auctioning the spectrum in their submissions to the Indian government.<o:p></o:p> Musk's Starlink and some global peers like Amazon's Project Kuiper back an administrative allocation, saying spectrum is a natural resource that should be shared by companies.<o:p></o:p>

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Indian government on October 15, said it will allot spectrum for satellite broadband administratively and not via auction, hours after Elon Musk criticized the auction route being sought by rival billionaire Mukesh Ambani as "unprecedented" according to a detailed report by Reuters.

Indian government on October 15, said it will allot spectrum for satellite broadband administratively and not via auction, hours after Elon Musk criticized the auction route being sought by rival billionaire Mukesh Ambani as "unprecedented" according to a detailed report by Reuters. The report further elaborated that, in what is seen as a battle between billionaires, the methodology of awarding spectrum for satellite services in India, a market set to grow 36 per cent a year to reach $1.9 billion by 2030, has been a contentious issue since last year. Musk's Starlink argues administrative allotment of licences is in line with a global trend, while India's Reliance, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, says an auction is needed to ensure a level playing field and as there are no provisions in Indian law on how individuals can be provided satellite broadband services Telecoms Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said during a New Delhi event that the spectrum will be allocated administratively in line with Indian laws, and its pricing worked out by the telecom watchdog. "If you do decide to auction it, then you will be doing something which is different from the rest of the world," he said. Musk was appreciative of the government's decision, and said on social media platform X, "We will do our best to serve the people of India with Starlink". On Sunday, in another exclusive report Reuters stated that Reliance had challenged the Indian telecom regulator's consultation process that signals home satellite broadband spectrum should be allocated, not auctioned, calling for it to start again. The minister's comment will come as a shot in the arm for Musk, who following the Reuters story, wrote on X late on Monday that any decision to auction "would be unprecedented". "This spectrum was long designated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as shared spectrum for satellites," Musk said, referring to the International Telecommunication Union, a UN agency for digital technology. India is a member of the ITU and signatory to its treaty that regulates satellite spectrum and advocates that allocation must be done "rationally, efficiently and economically" as it is a "limited natural resource". Sunil Mittal, co-chair of global satellite group Eutelsat, which has partnered with India's telecom operator Bharti Airtel, voiced support for the auction route on Tuesday. "Satellite companies who have ambitions to come into urban areas, serving elite retail customers, just need to take the telecom licenses like everybody else... they need to buy the spectrum as telecom companies buy," Mittal, who is also the chair of Airtel, said at the New Delhi event. Earlier in 2023, both Eutelsat unit OneWeb and Airtel had voiced concerns about auctioning the spectrum in their submissions to the Indian government. Musk's Starlink and some global peers like Amazon's Project Kuiper back an administrative allocation, saying spectrum is a natural resource that should be shared by companies.

India says no auction of satellite spectrum after Musk decries move

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX scripted history on Sunday (Oct 13) when Starship's "Super Heavy" booster returned to the launch pad, minutes after its launch from the same platform, only to be caught by the mechanical arms, called 'Mechazilla'. Watch in for more details!

SpaceX Starship Launch: Elon Musk's Starship Rocket Flies High & Returns With Booster Catch

Elon Musk, the eccentric billionaire who purchased Twitter (now renamed as X) for $44 million because he was bored — according to a biography on Musk by Walter Isaacson — has a place in the Donald Trump administration, if the Republican wins.

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In an interview with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, the former US president said that Musk was "dying to do this".

When asked about which agencies he would shut down to trim the "fat in government," Trump said,&nbsp;"Let me have you ask another person that".

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"Because I’m going to have Elon Musk — he is dying to do this. You know, he's a great business guy, actually," he added.

"You think of him for science and rockets. And every time I think he's telling me about a new screw that was developed, he's developed a new screw — screws are difficult — and it's made out of titanium, and it's so exciting."&nbsp;

"But you know what? He's a great business guy, and he's a great cost-cutter. You've seen that. And he said 'I could cut costs without affecting anybody'," he added.

However, Trump said that Musk would not be in his cabinet,&nbsp;"He doesn't want to be in the cabinet. He just wants to be in charge of cost-cutting."

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The Republican presidential candidate said that he'll make a new post for the SpaceX CEO,&nbsp;"We'll have a new position: secretary of cost-cutting, OK? Elon wants to do that, and we have incredible people. He's running a big business. You know, he can't just say, 'Oh, I think I'll go into the cabinet.' You know, other people can. He can't. But Elon's a little bit different in that sense."

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:615,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2492}">Musk's Twitter disaster</h2>

In 2022, Musk decided that he was the "fire-breathing dragon" Twitter needed. After buying the social media platform for $44 million, he fired 80 per cent of its staff and lost a huge amount of ad revenue.&nbsp;

It has been widely reported that advertisers were wary of their brands appearing next to harmful content that might not have been removed under Musk's leadership.

(With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk, the eccentric billionaire who purchased Twitter (now renamed as X) for $44 million because he was bored — according to a biography on Musk by Walter Isaacson — has a place in the Donald Trump administration, if the Republican wins.

Elon Musk, the eccentric billionaire who purchased Twitter (now renamed as X) for $44 million because he was bored — according to a biography on Musk by Walter Isaacson — has a place in the Donald Trump administration, if the Republican wins. Elon Musk 'dying to do this' In an interview with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, the former US president said that Musk was "dying to do this". When asked about which agencies he would shut down to trim the "fat in government," Trump said, "Let me have you ask another person that". Also read | Third assassination bid on Trump days after demanding military aircraft for safety; Suspect faces gun charges "Because I’m going to have Elon Musk — he is dying to do this. You know, he's a great business guy, actually," he added. "You think of him for science and rockets. And every time I think he's telling me about a new screw that was developed, he's developed a new screw — screws are difficult — and it's made out of titanium, and it's so exciting." "But you know what? He's a great business guy, and he's a great cost-cutter. You've seen that. And he said 'I could cut costs without affecting anybody'," he added. However, Trump said that Musk would not be in his cabinet, "He doesn't want to be in the cabinet. He just wants to be in charge of cost-cutting." Also read | Trump says he spoke to Israeli PM Netanyahu 'two days ago' amid rising tensions The Republican presidential candidate said that he'll make a new post for the SpaceX CEO, "We'll have a new position: secretary of cost-cutting, OK? Elon wants to do that, and we have incredible people. He's running a big business. You know, he can't just say, 'Oh, I think I'll go into the cabinet.' You know, other people can. He can't. But Elon's a little bit different in that sense." Musk's Twitter disaster In 2022, Musk decided that he was the "fire-breathing dragon" Twitter needed. After buying the social media platform for $44 million, he fired 80 per cent of its staff and lost a huge amount of ad revenue. It has been widely reported that advertisers were wary of their brands appearing next to harmful content that might not have been removed under Musk's leadership. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk to join Trump's team? Billionaire 'dying' to be US' 'secretary of cost-cutting,' says ex-president

Tesla's highly anticipated robotaxi unveiling event, held Thursday night on the Warner Bros. movie studio lot in Hollywood, left many investors and industry experts yearning for more concrete details amidst CEO Elon Musk's characteristically grand promises. The event, which showcased futuristic prototypes and ambitious timelines, failed to provide the specifics many hoped would outline Tesla's transition from an electric vehicle manufacturer to a leader in autonomous driving and artificial intelligence.

The presentation, infused with electronic dance music and Musk's trademark showmanship, began with the CEO traversing the studio's faux streets in a sleek, silver two-door "Cybercab" prototype. Musk proceeded to make a series of bold announcements during his 20-minute address, including the promise that Tesla's popular Model 3 and Model Y vehicles would be capable of operating without driver supervision in California and Texas by next year.

Among the most striking declarations was Musk's commitment to start production of the fully autonomous Cybercab by 2026, with a price tag under USD 30,000. He also introduced a "robovan" concept, capable of transporting 20 passengers, which he claimed would revolutionise urban landscapes by "turning parking lots into parks." The event concluded with a display of Tesla's humanoid robots, which Musk asserted would eventually be sold for USD 20,000 to USD 30,000 each, boldly predicting, "I think this will be the biggest product ever, of any kind."

However, the market's response to these announcements was decidedly tepid. Tesla's stock closed nearly 9% lower at USD 217.80 on Friday, reflecting investor scepticism about the lack of practical details in Musk's presentation. While Tesla shares have surged over 30% since Musk's April announcement of the shift to robotaxis, they remain down nearly 16% over the past 12 months, significantly underperforming the S&amp;P 500's nearly 33% gain during the same period.

Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management and a Tesla shareholder, expressed disappointment in the event's focus. "His vision is lovely, but somebody has to actualize it," Gerber stated. "For now, for the next 24 months, Tesla has to sell EVs. Why aren't we focused on that?" Gerber and other investors had hoped to see plans for a more traditional, lower-priced mass-market vehicle that Tesla could bring to market in the near term, addressing the company's immediate challenges in the increasingly competitive EV landscape.

The absence of details regarding Tesla's robotaxi plans appeared to benefit ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, whose shares closed about 11% and 10% higher, respectively. Analysts suggested that the lack of specificity in Tesla's presentation eased competition concerns for these established players in the transportation sector.

Tesla's autonomous driving strategy diverges significantly from that of competitors like Alphabet's Waymo. Musk is pursuing a lower-cost technological path, which he believes will enable Tesla to scale up its autonomous vehicles more rapidly than rivals. However, this approach has critical weaknesses, primarily the difficulty in pinpointing the cause of crashes or failures due to the AI technology underpinning the self-driving system – a factor that could raise regulatory concerns.

Matthew Wansley, a professor at New York's Cardozo School of Law, offered a sobering assessment of Tesla's position in the autonomous driving race: "Tesla software is at least years behind where Waymo is. That's the hard part. No flashy vehicle design is going to change that."

Ramesh Poola, co-chief investment officer at Creative Planning, which holds Tesla shares, expressed admiration for the presentation but noted the absence of crucial details. "Obviously, we were looking for more details on what exactly his future plans are going to be and how he's going to monetize this new AI and robotics," Poola said. He anticipates that regulators will pose a "major hurdle" to Musk's plans for unsupervised autonomous driving by next year, given that Tesla's current "Full Self-Driving" feature still requires constant human attention for safe operation.

Despite these concerns, some investors remain cautiously optimistic about Tesla's long-term prospects. Tasha Keeney, director of investment analysis at ARK Investment Management, a Tesla investor, said she was encouraged by Musk's timeline for offering an unsupervised version of the full self-driving system in Texas and California next year. "If they can do that, I don't see why they wouldn't launch a robotaxi service soon after," she commented.

As Tesla continues its ambitious push into autonomous driving and AI, the company faces the challenge of balancing Musk's visionary promises with the practical realities of the automotive market and regulatory landscape.&nbsp; 
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Tesla's highly anticipated robotaxi unveiling event, held Thursday night on the Warner Bros. movie studio lot in Hollywood, left many investors and industry experts yearning for more concrete details amidst CEO Elon Musk's characteristically grand promises.

Tesla's highly anticipated robotaxi unveiling event, held Thursday night on the Warner Bros. movie studio lot in Hollywood, left many investors and industry experts yearning for more concrete details amidst CEO Elon Musk's characteristically grand promises. The event, which showcased futuristic prototypes and ambitious timelines, failed to provide the specifics many hoped would outline Tesla's transition from an electric vehicle manufacturer to a leader in autonomous driving and artificial intelligence. The presentation, infused with electronic dance music and Musk's trademark showmanship, began with the CEO traversing the studio's faux streets in a sleek, silver two-door "Cybercab" prototype. Musk proceeded to make a series of bold announcements during his 20-minute address, including the promise that Tesla's popular Model 3 and Model Y vehicles would be capable of operating without driver supervision in California and Texas by next year. Among the most striking declarations was Musk's commitment to start production of the fully autonomous Cybercab by 2026, with a price tag under USD 30,000. He also introduced a "robovan" concept, capable of transporting 20 passengers, which he claimed would revolutionise urban landscapes by "turning parking lots into parks." The event concluded with a display of Tesla's humanoid robots, which Musk asserted would eventually be sold for USD 20,000 to USD 30,000 each, boldly predicting, "I think this will be the biggest product ever, of any kind." However, the market's response to these announcements was decidedly tepid. Tesla's stock closed nearly 9% lower at USD 217.80 on Friday, reflecting investor scepticism about the lack of practical details in Musk's presentation. While Tesla shares have surged over 30% since Musk's April announcement of the shift to robotaxis, they remain down nearly 16% over the past 12 months, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's nearly 33% gain during the same period. Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management and a Tesla shareholder, expressed disappointment in the event's focus. "His vision is lovely, but somebody has to actualize it," Gerber stated. "For now, for the next 24 months, Tesla has to sell EVs. Why aren't we focused on that?" Gerber and other investors had hoped to see plans for a more traditional, lower-priced mass-market vehicle that Tesla could bring to market in the near term, addressing the company's immediate challenges in the increasingly competitive EV landscape. The absence of details regarding Tesla's robotaxi plans appeared to benefit ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, whose shares closed about 11% and 10% higher, respectively. Analysts suggested that the lack of specificity in Tesla's presentation eased competition concerns for these established players in the transportation sector. Tesla's autonomous driving strategy diverges significantly from that of competitors like Alphabet's Waymo. Musk is pursuing a lower-cost technological path, which he believes will enable Tesla to scale up its autonomous vehicles more rapidly than rivals. However, this approach has critical weaknesses, primarily the difficulty in pinpointing the cause of crashes or failures due to the AI technology underpinning the self-driving system – a factor that could raise regulatory concerns. Matthew Wansley, a professor at New York's Cardozo School of Law, offered a sobering assessment of Tesla's position in the autonomous driving race: "Tesla software is at least years behind where Waymo is. That's the hard part. No flashy vehicle design is going to change that." Ramesh Poola, co-chief investment officer at Creative Planning, which holds Tesla shares, expressed admiration for the presentation but noted the absence of crucial details. "Obviously, we were looking for more details on what exactly his future plans are going to be and how he's going to monetize this new AI and robotics," Poola said. He anticipates that regulators will pose a "major hurdle" to Musk's plans for unsupervised autonomous driving by next year, given that Tesla's current "Full Self-Driving" feature still requires constant human attention for safe operation. Despite these concerns, some investors remain cautiously optimistic about Tesla's long-term prospects. Tasha Keeney, director of investment analysis at ARK Investment Management, a Tesla investor, said she was encouraged by Musk's timeline for offering an unsupervised version of the full self-driving system in Texas and California next year. "If they can do that, I don't see why they wouldn't launch a robotaxi service soon after," she commented. As Tesla continues its ambitious push into autonomous driving and AI, the company faces the challenge of balancing Musk's visionary promises with the practical realities of the automotive market and regulatory landscape.

Musk's grand robotaxi vision leaves investors craving concrete plans

Elon Musk has once again captured the spotlight with his ambitious vision for Tesla's future, as he unveiled plans for an expansive ‘robotaxi’ service that promises to revolutionise urban transportation in the US. During a recent investor event in California, Musk outlined how this innovative fleet of autonomous vehicles could significantly enhance mobility while addressing pressing environmental concerns as detailed in a report by CNN.

The report further stated that, this announcement comes at a time when the demand for sustainable transport solutions is at an all-time high. With cities grappling with congestion and pollution, Musk's robotaxi initiative according to him, aims to provide a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional taxis and rideshare services. By leveraging Tesla's cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence, the company hopes to create a fleet that operates seamlessly in urban environments.

Musk emphasised that the rollout of the robotaxi service will be gradual, with initial deployments expected in select markets. He stated, "We envision a future where our cars are not just personal vehicles but integral parts of a shared transportation network." This shift could potentially reduce the number of cars on the road, leading to decreased traffic congestion and lower emissions.

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The implications of this initiative extend beyond mere convenience. As Tesla aims to launch its robotaxi service by 2025, it is also poised to disrupt the traditional automotive industry. Analysts predict that this move could lead to a significant decline in ownership rates of personal vehicles, as consumers opt for on-demand transportation solutions instead.

Tesla's strategy hinges on its advanced Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, which has been under development for several years. The company is confident that its vehicles will soon achieve full autonomy, allowing them to navigate complex urban roads without human intervention. This technological leap is expected to enhance safety and efficiency while reducing operational costs associated with human drivers.

In addition to promoting sustainability, Musk's robotaxi vision will also focus on creating new revenue streams for Tesla. By allowing owners to put their vehicles into the robotaxi fleet when not in use, Tesla could generate additional income for customers while maximising vehicle utilisation. This innovative approach could redefine vehicle ownership and transform how consumers perceive mobility.

However, the path to realising this ambitious vision is filled with challenges. Regulatory hurdles and public acceptance remain significant obstacles that Tesla must navigate as it seeks to deploy its robotaxi service. Moreover, concerns about safety and liability in the event of accidents involving autonomous vehicles continue to loom large.

Despite these challenges, Musk remains optimistic about the future of Tesla's robotaxi service. He believes that as technology advances and public understanding grows, acceptance of autonomous vehicles will increase. "We are committed to making this vision a reality," he asserted during his presentation.

As cities worldwide strive for smarter and more sustainable transport solutions, Tesla's robotaxi initiative represents a bold step towards reshaping the US urban mobility. With its innovation and sustainability, Tesla is not only focusing on redefining what it means to travel but also setting new standards for the automotive industry.

Hence, Elon Musk’s ambitious plans for Tesla’s robotaxis could herald a new era in transportation. As the company gears up for its anticipated launch in 2025, all eyes will be on how it navigates regulatory landscapes and public perceptions.

Elon Musk has once again captured the spotlight with his ambitious vision for Tesla's future, as he unveiled plans for an expansive ‘robotaxi’ service that promises to revolutionise urban transportation in the US.

Elon Musk has once again captured the spotlight with his ambitious vision for Tesla's future, as he unveiled plans for an expansive ‘robotaxi’ service that promises to revolutionise urban transportation in the US. During a recent investor event in California, Musk outlined how this innovative fleet of autonomous vehicles could significantly enhance mobility while addressing pressing environmental concerns as detailed in a report by CNN. The report further stated that, this announcement comes at a time when the demand for sustainable transport solutions is at an all-time high. With cities grappling with congestion and pollution, Musk's robotaxi initiative according to him, aims to provide a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional taxis and rideshare services. By leveraging Tesla's cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence, the company hopes to create a fleet that operates seamlessly in urban environments. Musk emphasised that the rollout of the robotaxi service will be gradual, with initial deployments expected in select markets. He stated, "We envision a future where our cars are not just personal vehicles but integral parts of a shared transportation network." This shift could potentially reduce the number of cars on the road, leading to decreased traffic congestion and lower emissions. Tesla to launch its Robotaxi service by 2025 The implications of this initiative extend beyond mere convenience. As Tesla aims to launch its robotaxi service by 2025, it is also poised to disrupt the traditional automotive industry. Analysts predict that this move could lead to a significant decline in ownership rates of personal vehicles, as consumers opt for on-demand transportation solutions instead. Tesla's strategy hinges on its advanced Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, which has been under development for several years. The company is confident that its vehicles will soon achieve full autonomy, allowing them to navigate complex urban roads without human intervention. This technological leap is expected to enhance safety and efficiency while reducing operational costs associated with human drivers. In addition to promoting sustainability, Musk's robotaxi vision will also focus on creating new revenue streams for Tesla. By allowing owners to put their vehicles into the robotaxi fleet when not in use, Tesla could generate additional income for customers while maximising vehicle utilisation. This innovative approach could redefine vehicle ownership and transform how consumers perceive mobility. However, the path to realising this ambitious vision is filled with challenges. Regulatory hurdles and public acceptance remain significant obstacles that Tesla must navigate as it seeks to deploy its robotaxi service. Moreover, concerns about safety and liability in the event of accidents involving autonomous vehicles continue to loom large. Despite these challenges, Musk remains optimistic about the future of Tesla's robotaxi service. He believes that as technology advances and public understanding grows, acceptance of autonomous vehicles will increase. "We are committed to making this vision a reality," he asserted during his presentation. As cities worldwide strive for smarter and more sustainable transport solutions, Tesla's robotaxi initiative represents a bold step towards reshaping the US urban mobility. With its innovation and sustainability, Tesla is not only focusing on redefining what it means to travel but also setting new standards for the automotive industry. Hence, Elon Musk’s ambitious plans for Tesla’s robotaxis could herald a new era in transportation. As the company gears up for its anticipated launch in 2025, all eyes will be on how it navigates regulatory landscapes and public perceptions.

Elon Musk unveils his ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi, a move to transform the US automobile sector

Elon Musk has expressed concerns about potential financial fallout if Donald Trump loses the 2024 U.S. elections. Musk fears that a change in administration could lead to economic instability, affecting markets, taxes, and business regulations, which could impact industries including tech and space exploration. As the CEO of major companies like Tesla and SpaceX, Musk has been vocal about how political shifts can influence the business environment. His concerns reflect broader anxieties within the corporate world about the potential consequences of the election outcome on economic growth and policy changes.

Elon Musk Fears Financial Fallout If Donald Trump Loses US Elections

Elon Musk has unveiled Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi, which he claims will revolutionise personal transport. Watch for more details!

Elon Musk Unveils Robotaxi Without Steering Wheels or Pedals

Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's new version of the humanoid robot Optimus Gen 2, which&nbsp;showed off their dancing skills at an event that also saw the launch of Cybercab, the company's new robotaxi and a robovan.

Musk described Optimus as the 'biggest product ever' that can do everyday human tasks, with an accompanying promo film showing the robots serving drinks and cleaning kitchens in households among other things.

At the event billed "We, Robot,"&nbsp;a fleet of the new Optimus Gen 2 robots walked on stage. At the close, they even showed off some dance moves.

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Musk introduced the new version of the robots saying they could do anything, from walking dogs to playing table games and mowing lawns and even babysitting.

He said that Optimus Gen 2 robots will cost around $30,000 which is an optimistic projection given that many cars these days are sold at that price.

Musk said the promo film is not a canned video, but Optimus will 'walk among you' soon.

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The event on Thursday (Oct 10) evening in California also showed off the wing-like doors and futuristic sleek design of the Cybercab robotaxi, minus the pedals and steering wheel. It also featured the 20-seater robovan.

At the same event, Musk&nbsp;hinted that Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y cars will have fully autonomous features by 2025, pending regulators' nod.

But regulatory issues remain, with some of Tesla's self-driving models involved in crashes in spite of advanced sensors and radars in the cars.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/autonews/tesla-and-musk-prevail-in-shareholder-lawsuit-over-self-driving-claims-763577">Also read: Tesla and Musk prevail in shareholder lawsuit over self-driving claims</a> 
 
The cybercab also came after several delays. It was set for release in August but got delayed due to design changes. Rival companies like Waymo have already launched their robotaxis.

The robotaxi sector itself is not in good shape, particularly due to traffic incidents that raise questions about the viability of such driverless options.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/tesla-deliveries-continue-to-fall-in-2024-736880">Also read: Tesla deliveries continue to fall in 2024</a>

While he said commuting sucks today, the Tesla chief stressed the safety and profitability of self-driving vehicles, saying owners could rent off the robotaxis.

The cybercab which is expected to cost under $30,000 will start production only before 2027, which raised concerns about possible delays which Tesla is known for.&nbsp;

"I tend to be optimistic with time frames," Musk said humorously.

(With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's new version of the humanoid robot Optimus Gen 2, which showed off their dancing skills at an event that also saw the launch of Cybercab, the company's new robotaxi and a robovan.

Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's new version of the humanoid robot Optimus Gen 2, which showed off their dancing skills at an event that also saw the launch of Cybercab, the company's new robotaxi and a robovan. Musk described Optimus as the 'biggest product ever' that can do everyday human tasks, with an accompanying promo film showing the robots serving drinks and cleaning kitchens in households among other things. At the event billed "We, Robot," a fleet of the new Optimus Gen 2 robots walked on stage. At the close, they even showed off some dance moves. pic.twitter.com/VK9vlGF0Ms — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 11, 2024 × Musk introduced the new version of the robots saying they could do anything, from walking dogs to playing table games and mowing lawns and even babysitting. He said that Optimus Gen 2 robots will cost around $30,000 which is an optimistic projection given that many cars these days are sold at that price. Musk said the promo film is not a canned video, but Optimus will 'walk among you' soon. Watch: Tesla scouts for showroom locations in major Indian cities × The event on Thursday (Oct 10) evening in California also showed off the wing-like doors and futuristic sleek design of the Cybercab robotaxi, minus the pedals and steering wheel. It also featured the 20-seater robovan. At the same event, Musk hinted that Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y cars will have fully autonomous features by 2025, pending regulators' nod. But regulatory issues remain, with some of Tesla's self-driving models involved in crashes in spite of advanced sensors and radars in the cars. Also read: Tesla and Musk prevail in shareholder lawsuit over self-driving claims The cybercab also came after several delays. It was set for release in August but got delayed due to design changes. Rival companies like Waymo have already launched their robotaxis. The robotaxi sector itself is not in good shape, particularly due to traffic incidents that raise questions about the viability of such driverless options. Also read: Tesla deliveries continue to fall in 2024 While he said commuting sucks today, the Tesla chief stressed the safety and profitability of self-driving vehicles, saying owners could rent off the robotaxis. The cybercab which is expected to cost under $30,000 will start production only before 2027, which raised concerns about possible delays which Tesla is known for. "I tend to be optimistic with time frames," Musk said humorously. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Elon Musk reveals Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robots at Tesla event, and they can dance too!

The highly anticipated Cybercab 'Robotaxi', created by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, recently made its appearance on stage at a high profile event at Warner Bros Studios near Los Angeles. Priced below USD 30,000, the futuristic vehicle due in 2026 has no steering or pedals and features gull-wing doors. Musk also revealed the 'Robovan,' a larger autonomous vehicle that can transport up to 20 passengers, however, he offered very little explanation on when it would be available or what are its specifications.

Tesla's latest reveal shows the firm is turning away from cheap, mass cars toward autonomous vehicles. Self-driving technology can reshape transportation, Musk predicted, and autonomous vehicles could be as much as ten times safer than human driven cars. He said, such vehicles will allow people to 'get their time back and 'the autonomous future is here'.

But Musk did not lay out a clear timetable for ramping up Robotaxi production, as setbacks have thus far slowed other companies working to find a way in the increasingly crowded autonomous driving field to commercialisation, such as Alphabet's Waymo. But analysts were skeptical, noting that safety would have to be ensured in difficult driving conditions such as inclement weather, or on busy intersections. "I think the market wanted more definitive timelines," said equity trader Dennis Dick from Triple D Trading, adding that he was disappointed.

Noting the low operating costs of these vehicles, Musk claimed the Cybercab could run for just 20 cents a mile and induction charging would be a plugless technology. At 5 cents per mile this would be even cheaper than the Robovan. Tesla's robotaxis will use artificial intelligence and cameras rather than lidar, a decision that experts have flagged as both a technically and a regulatory tough call.

Apart from these unveils, Tesla also showcased advances on its humanoid robot 'Optimus' as a candidate for lower cost daily work next decade and Musk highlighted other autonomous vehicles.

The highly anticipated Cybercab 'Robotaxi', created by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, recently made its appearance on stage at a high profile event at Warner Bros Studios near Los Angeles.

The highly anticipated Cybercab 'Robotaxi', created by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, recently made its appearance on stage at a high profile event at Warner Bros Studios near Los Angeles. Priced below USD 30,000, the futuristic vehicle due in 2026 has no steering or pedals and features gull-wing doors. Musk also revealed the 'Robovan,' a larger autonomous vehicle that can transport up to 20 passengers, however, he offered very little explanation on when it would be available or what are its specifications. Tesla's latest reveal shows the firm is turning away from cheap, mass cars toward autonomous vehicles. Self-driving technology can reshape transportation, Musk predicted, and autonomous vehicles could be as much as ten times safer than human driven cars. He said, such vehicles will allow people to 'get their time back and 'the autonomous future is here'. But Musk did not lay out a clear timetable for ramping up Robotaxi production, as setbacks have thus far slowed other companies working to find a way in the increasingly crowded autonomous driving field to commercialisation, such as Alphabet's Waymo. But analysts were skeptical, noting that safety would have to be ensured in difficult driving conditions such as inclement weather, or on busy intersections. "I think the market wanted more definitive timelines," said equity trader Dennis Dick from Triple D Trading, adding that he was disappointed. Noting the low operating costs of these vehicles, Musk claimed the Cybercab could run for just 20 cents a mile and induction charging would be a plugless technology. At 5 cents per mile this would be even cheaper than the Robovan. Tesla's robotaxis will use artificial intelligence and cameras rather than lidar, a decision that experts have flagged as both a technically and a regulatory tough call. Apart from these unveils, Tesla also showcased advances on its humanoid robot 'Optimus' as a candidate for lower cost daily work next decade and Musk highlighted other autonomous vehicles.

Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi and Robovan unveiled by CEO Elon Musk

Tesla chief Elon Musk is set to launch a prototype of his long-awaited pet project of robotaxi, the Cybercab. The event will take place on Thursday (Oct 10) at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank.

Self-driving cars are something that Musk has long dreamed about. When the world is moving towards low-cost electric vehicles (EVs), Musk has made a series of ambitious predictions about self-driving taxis—like they will save lives or earn their owner's money by being rented out for rides or even overnight stays.&nbsp;

Musk will make an elaborate launch of his dream project at Tesla’s “We Robot” event. Interestingly, this comes after the event was cancelled on its original due date for release in August, leading to doubts from thinkers and analysts that his project is still not prepared well. Hence, Musk’s Thursday event will also quell a lot of doubts about delivering on his ambitious project.

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In Musk’s defence, he said on an X post that due to some last-minute changes from his side, the event had to be postponed.&nbsp;However, now the event will be live-streamed on X at 19:00 Pacific Time in the US on Thursday, or approximately 03:00 in the UK on Friday morning.

<h2>Robotaxis: How will they look like?</h2>

The concept of robotaxis is not new, the car rival of Tesla, Waymo (owned by Alphabet) has already unveiled their model of self-driving taxis and some even operate on US roads. But when it comes to Cybercab, little is known so far.

According to various reports, it will have two seats and butterfly wings. It is thought it will use a combination of cameras and computing power to navigate the roads, as opposed to laser-based sensors, known as Lidar, favoured by rivals.

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Musk hinted that some of the robotaxis in Tesla’s network would be owned and operated by the company and that Tesla owners would have the option to rent their vehicles out on Tesla’s network when they are not driving them.

The analysts are also expecting some on-site demos in the prototype at the event, to help understand the project better.

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In the past, driverless cars have been in the news for all the wrong reasons after a pedestrian was knocked down by one such car. Despite such setbacks, this sector continues to grow. Waymo said in early October it would add the Hyundai Ioniq 5 to its robotaxi fleet after the vehicles undergo on-road testing with the company's technology.

Cab-hailing giant Uber also wants to add more autonomous vehicles to its fleet to expand on its delivery and ridesharing options for customers.

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Tesla chief Elon Musk is set to launch a prototype of his long-awaited pet project of robotaxi, the Cybercab. The event will take place on Thursday (Oct 10) at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank.

Tesla chief Elon Musk is set to launch a prototype of his long-awaited pet project of robotaxi, the Cybercab. The event will take place on Thursday (Oct 10) at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank. Self-driving cars are something that Musk has long dreamed about. When the world is moving towards low-cost electric vehicles (EVs), Musk has made a series of ambitious predictions about self-driving taxis—like they will save lives or earn their owner's money by being rented out for rides or even overnight stays. Musk will make an elaborate launch of his dream project at Tesla’s “We Robot” event. Interestingly, this comes after the event was cancelled on its original due date for release in August, leading to doubts from thinkers and analysts that his project is still not prepared well. Hence, Musk’s Thursday event will also quell a lot of doubts about delivering on his ambitious project. Also Read | US transport secretary Pete Buttigieg talks to Elon Musk, clarifies FAA stance in Hurricane Helene aftermath In Musk’s defence, he said on an X post that due to some last-minute changes from his side, the event had to be postponed. However, now the event will be live-streamed on X at 19:00 Pacific Time in the US on Thursday, or approximately 03:00 in the UK on Friday morning. Robotaxis: How will they look like? The concept of robotaxis is not new, the car rival of Tesla, Waymo (owned by Alphabet) has already unveiled their model of self-driving taxis and some even operate on US roads. But when it comes to Cybercab, little is known so far. According to various reports, it will have two seats and butterfly wings. It is thought it will use a combination of cameras and computing power to navigate the roads, as opposed to laser-based sensors, known as Lidar, favoured by rivals. Watch | Chechen Leader Accuses Elon Musk of 'Remotely Disabling' His Cybertruck × Musk hinted that some of the robotaxis in Tesla’s network would be owned and operated by the company and that Tesla owners would have the option to rent their vehicles out on Tesla’s network when they are not driving them. The analysts are also expecting some on-site demos in the prototype at the event, to help understand the project better. Also Read | Musk bows to Brazil’s Supreme Court! X set to return after months-long showdown over hate speech In the past, driverless cars have been in the news for all the wrong reasons after a pedestrian was knocked down by one such car. Despite such setbacks, this sector continues to grow. Waymo said in early October it would add the Hyundai Ioniq 5 to its robotaxi fleet after the vehicles undergo on-road testing with the company's technology. Cab-hailing giant Uber also wants to add more autonomous vehicles to its fleet to expand on its delivery and ridesharing options for customers. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk set to launch driverless 'Cybercab' at Tesla robotaxi event

SpaceX’s Starship 5 could launch as early as October 13, 2024, marking another major step in the company's ambitions for deep space exploration and Mars colonization. However, CEO Elon Musk has expressed frustration over delays in the program, criticizing regulatory and technical hurdles that have slowed progress. Starship, designed as a fully reusable spacecraft, aims to revolutionize space travel by making missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond more affordable. While the upcoming launch could be a milestone, Musk’s comments reflect the challenges SpaceX faces in meeting its ambitious timelines.

SpaceX Starship 5 Could Launch As Soon As Oct 13, Musk Criticizes Delays

Elon Musk's X has been cleared by the Brazil Supreme Court to resume operations in the country. This clearance comes after the social media platform reversed course and began complying with court orders that billionaire owner Musk had previously vowed to oppose.&nbsp;

This decision comes after months of conflict between Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Musk over issues of hate speech moderation and legal compliance in Brazil.

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X (formerly known as Twitter) was suspended in late August for not adhering to court rulings, including a failure to moderate hate speech and appoint a legal representative in Brazil.&nbsp;

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Musk, who had denounced these demands as censorship, had called Moraes a "dictator." However, in recent weeks, he has reversed his position. The company began blocking accounts flagged by the court, appointed a local representative, and paid overdue fines, clearing the way for its return.

Justice Moraes ruled on Tuesday that X had met all the stipulated requirements to start operating in the nation. He ordered Brazil's telecommunications regulator, Anatel, to restore the platform within 24 hours. However, as per a Reuters report, as of 7 pm local time, the platform was still offline.&nbsp;

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X, via its Global Affairs account, expressed its pride in returning to Brazil and said it "will continue to defend freedom of speech, within the boundaries of the law" in the countries where it operates.

Brazilian Communication Minister Juscelino Filho hailed X’s compliance as a "victory for the country," asserting that "We showed the world that here our laws should be respected, by whomever it may be".&nbsp;

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This ruling follows months of legal battles over X's refusal to comply with local regulations, with Musk positioning himself as a defender of free speech even as he faced pressure from governments around the world to prevent the spread of online misinformation.

According to Statista Brazil is a significant market for X, with about 21.5 million users, making it the platform's sixth-largest market globally. During the suspension, many users migrated to alternative platforms such as Bluesky and Meta-owned Threads.&nbsp;

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Elon Musk's X has been cleared by the Brazil Supreme Court to resume operations in the country. This clearance comes after the social media platform reversed course and began complying with court orders that billionaire owner Musk had previously vowed to oppose.

Elon Musk's X has been cleared by the Brazil Supreme Court to resume operations in the country. This clearance comes after the social media platform reversed course and began complying with court orders that billionaire owner Musk had previously vowed to oppose. This decision comes after months of conflict between Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Musk over issues of hate speech moderation and legal compliance in Brazil. X in Brazil X (formerly known as Twitter) was suspended in late August for not adhering to court rulings, including a failure to moderate hate speech and appoint a legal representative in Brazil. Also read | Elon Musk's X names legal representative in Brazil amid ban on platform Musk, who had denounced these demands as censorship, had called Moraes a "dictator." However, in recent weeks, he has reversed his position. The company began blocking accounts flagged by the court, appointed a local representative, and paid overdue fines, clearing the way for its return. Justice Moraes ruled on Tuesday that X had met all the stipulated requirements to start operating in the nation. He ordered Brazil's telecommunications regulator, Anatel, to restore the platform within 24 hours. However, as per a Reuters report, as of 7 pm local time, the platform was still offline. X celebrates return X, via its Global Affairs account, expressed its pride in returning to Brazil and said it "will continue to defend freedom of speech, within the boundaries of the law" in the countries where it operates. Brazilian Communication Minister Juscelino Filho hailed X’s compliance as a "victory for the country," asserting that "We showed the world that here our laws should be respected, by whomever it may be". Also read | Elon Musk's X seeks resumption in Brazil after paying pending fines This ruling follows months of legal battles over X's refusal to comply with local regulations, with Musk positioning himself as a defender of free speech even as he faced pressure from governments around the world to prevent the spread of online misinformation. According to Statista Brazil is a significant market for X, with about 21.5 million users, making it the platform's sixth-largest market globally. During the suspension, many users migrated to alternative platforms such as Bluesky and Meta-owned Threads. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk bows to Brazil’s Supreme Court! X set to return after months-long showdown over hate speech

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered reinstating X after Elon Musk agreed to its conditions, including deleting some user accounts and appointing a local legal representative for the platform.

The company has met “all the requirements necessary for the immediate return of activities” in Brazil, as Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes wrote in an order issued on Tuesday. “I decree the end of the suspension.”

The settlement ended a months-long standoff between the billionaire owner and Moraes, which peaked with the judge suspending the social network formerly known as Twitter at the end of August after Musk defied Brazilian laws.

It is a big concession from the world's richest person, who had billed his fight with Moraes as a free speech battle against the South American country in its attempts to regulate content on the internet.

Musk shut down X’s office in Brazil to protest against orders to remove certain profiles that allegedly posed a danger to its democracy. The country's top court then briefly suspended the platform for failing to comply with local regulations calling for it to have a local representative, blocking the platform that had more than 22 million users in the country.

In the following weeks, Moraes fined another of Musk's companies, the satellite internet provider Starlink, and threatened to add more fines if they didn't comply with the directives from the court.

But in a move that shocked both enemies and fans, Musk retreated to their demands. For months, he publicly attacked Moraes; later, X hired lawyers to represent the company in Brazil.

The about-face followed threats of a 5 million reais ($903,000) per day penalty on X if it circumvented the suspension, which happened following a software update that briefly let it bypass the restrictions. To be accessible after the suspension order, the company paid 10.3 million reais. Earlier in September, Brazil withdrew 18.35 million reais from local bank accounts of X and Starlink to cover fines imposed by the Supreme Court.

The dispute between an avowed free speech champion and a powerful judge drew attention from internet users within and outside Brazil, leading many to wonder if Moraes had gone too far in his bid to police the internet.

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered reinstating X after Elon Musk agreed to its conditions, including deleting some user accounts and appointing a local legal representative for the platform.

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered reinstating X after Elon Musk agreed to its conditions, including deleting some user accounts and appointing a local legal representative for the platform. The company has met “all the requirements necessary for the immediate return of activities” in Brazil, as Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes wrote in an order issued on Tuesday. “I decree the end of the suspension.” The settlement ended a months-long standoff between the billionaire owner and Moraes, which peaked with the judge suspending the social network formerly known as Twitter at the end of August after Musk defied Brazilian laws. It is a big concession from the world's richest person, who had billed his fight with Moraes as a free speech battle against the South American country in its attempts to regulate content on the internet. Musk shut down X’s office in Brazil to protest against orders to remove certain profiles that allegedly posed a danger to its democracy. The country's top court then briefly suspended the platform for failing to comply with local regulations calling for it to have a local representative, blocking the platform that had more than 22 million users in the country. In the following weeks, Moraes fined another of Musk's companies, the satellite internet provider Starlink, and threatened to add more fines if they didn't comply with the directives from the court. But in a move that shocked both enemies and fans, Musk retreated to their demands. For months, he publicly attacked Moraes; later, X hired lawyers to represent the company in Brazil. The about-face followed threats of a 5 million reais ($903,000) per day penalty on X if it circumvented the suspension, which happened following a software update that briefly let it bypass the restrictions. To be accessible after the suspension order, the company paid 10.3 million reais. Earlier in September, Brazil withdrew 18.35 million reais from local bank accounts of X and Starlink to cover fines imposed by the Supreme Court. The dispute between an avowed free speech champion and a powerful judge drew attention from internet users within and outside Brazil, leading many to wonder if Moraes had gone too far in his bid to police the internet.

X allowed to resume in Brazil after Musk complies with judge’s conditions

In a provocative statement ahead of the 2024 US elections, Tesla CEO Elon Musk addressed rumors and online chatter about potential threats against Vice President Kamala Harris. Musk labeled the idea of assassinating Harris as "useless," stressing that such actions would not achieve any meaningful political change. His comments, made during a discussion on political leadership and the future of America, have sparked controversy and debates about the role of high-profile figures commenting on sensitive political issues. Musk has become increasingly vocal on various political matters as the election season heats up, drawing attention for his often unfiltered remarks.

US Elections 2024: Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says Assassinating Harris Would Be 'Useless'

Brazil’s Supreme Court has given social media platform X the green light to resume operations in the country, following compliance with court rulings that owner Elon Musk had previously resisted.

Brazil Lifts Ban on X, Allowing Social Media Platform To Resume Operations

Brazil has lifted its ban on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after the company complied with legal requirements and paid a fine of $5 million. The ban was imposed due to the platform's failure to comply with Brazilian regulations, particularly concerning the spread of misinformation and harmful content. Following intense negotiations, X agreed to address the legal concerns, including implementing stronger content moderation policies and complying with local laws on data protection and online conduct. The payment of the fine and these adjustments enabled the platform to resume operations in Brazil.

Brazil Lifts X Ban After Meeting Legal Terms, Payment Of $5 Million Fine

In an exclusive interview with former Fox News host&nbsp;Tucker Carlson, billionaire Tesla and X owner Elon Musk on Monday (Oct 7) said that he would be thrown behind prison if former President Donald Trump loses to Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential elections next month.&nbsp;

"If he loses, I’m f—ed,” said Musk, as he spoke about the Republican nominee. The interview was broadcast on social media platform X.

“How long do you think my prison sentence is going to be? Will I see my children? I don’t know," said Musk.&nbsp;

Musk&nbsp;was days back seen jumping in the air and endorsing Trump as the latter climbed the stage to address the rally in Pennsylvania, which was exactly the same place where he had survived the July 13 assassination attempt.&nbsp;

The 53-year-old is also known to have spent millions in a super PAC which backed the candidacy of Trump while constantly attacking Harris on X.&nbsp;

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“I have no plausible deniability,” said Musk, as he spoke about the support he has extended to the 45th president.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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“I’ve been trashing Kamala nonstop,” he stated, and later clarified that his criticism is aimed at “the machine that the Kamala puppet represents.”

While answering Carlson's question regarding how his life has been since he entered the world of presidential politics, Musk said, “It’s pretty fun.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Musk reasons out why he is going 'all in' for Trump</h2>

The billionaire, while speaking about why he decided to go “all in” for Trump, said, “My view is that if Trump doesn’t win this election it’s the last election we are going to have."&nbsp;

He further said that he is fearful that millions of migrants - who have been imported during the current administration - will be given citizenship eventually which will affect future votes permanently.

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“My prediction is, if there is another four years of a Democratic administration, they will legalise so many illegals that the next election, there will be no swing states,” Musk predicted, and that there will be a “single-party rule.”&nbsp;

To support his statement, the owner of X cited the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act in which millions of migrants were granted amnesty in the country illegally.&nbsp;

“Thereafter, California turned very strongly Dem,” Musk said.&nbsp;

“You just need enough [new citizens] for there to not be swing states. I think we want to remain a democracy and we don’t want to become a one-party state,” he added.&nbsp;

“The people who are saying Trump is a threat to democracy are themselves a threat to democracy. One party-rule is not democracy," the billionaire emphasised.&nbsp;

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In an exclusive interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, billionaire Tesla and X owner Elon Musk on Monday (Oct 7) said that he would be thrown behind prison if former President Donald Trump loses to Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential elections next month.

In an exclusive interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, billionaire Tesla and X owner Elon Musk on Monday (Oct 7) said that he would be thrown behind prison if former President Donald Trump loses to Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential elections next month. "If he loses, I’m f—ed,” said Musk, as he spoke about the Republican nominee. The interview was broadcast on social media platform X. “How long do you think my prison sentence is going to be? Will I see my children? I don’t know," said Musk. Musk was days back seen jumping in the air and endorsing Trump as the latter climbed the stage to address the rally in Pennsylvania, which was exactly the same place where he had survived the July 13 assassination attempt. The 53-year-old is also known to have spent millions in a super PAC which backed the candidacy of Trump while constantly attacking Harris on X. Also Read: Elon Musk gets new display picture on X with black 'MAGA hat' after 'iconic' jump at Trump's PA rally “I have no plausible deniability,” said Musk, as he spoke about the support he has extended to the 45th president. Elon Musk is all in. (0:00) Elon Musk Is All in on Donald Trump (6:35) Providing Starlink to Victims of Hurricane Helene (9:22) If Trump Loses, This Is the Last Election (21:49) The Epstein and Diddy Client List (33:38) Vaccines (35:49) The Movement to Decriminalize Crime… pic.twitter.com/jNqB1ThqQz — Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) October 7, 2024 × “I’ve been trashing Kamala nonstop,” he stated, and later clarified that his criticism is aimed at “the machine that the Kamala puppet represents.” While answering Carlson's question regarding how his life has been since he entered the world of presidential politics, Musk said, “It’s pretty fun.” Musk reasons out why he is going 'all in' for Trump The billionaire, while speaking about why he decided to go “all in” for Trump, said, “My view is that if Trump doesn’t win this election it’s the last election we are going to have." He further said that he is fearful that millions of migrants - who have been imported during the current administration - will be given citizenship eventually which will affect future votes permanently. Watch: Elon Musk Blasted for 'Creepy' Post About Taylor Swift “My prediction is, if there is another four years of a Democratic administration, they will legalise so many illegals that the next election, there will be no swing states,” Musk predicted, and that there will be a “single-party rule.” To support his statement, the owner of X cited the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act in which millions of migrants were granted amnesty in the country illegally. “Thereafter, California turned very strongly Dem,” Musk said. “You just need enough [new citizens] for there to not be swing states. I think we want to remain a democracy and we don’t want to become a one-party state,” he added. “The people who are saying Trump is a threat to democracy are themselves a threat to democracy. One party-rule is not democracy," the billionaire emphasised. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk claims if Trump loses to Harris he is 'f***ed', will be thrown in prison

United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently shared that he and SpaceX founder Elon Musk connected over a call regarding the X owner's complaints about government interference in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Musk had publicly claimed that the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) was blocking flights into areas affected by the hurricane in North Carolina, where his Starlink satellite system was being deployed to help restore internet connectivity.&nbsp;

Following these claims, Buttigieg invited Musk to speak directly with him to clarify the situation.&nbsp;

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In an interview on MSNBC's Inside with Jen Psaki, Buttigieg explained that the FAA was not closing down any airspace as alleged. Instead, "there was an issue with pilots who were helping get Starlink equipment to where it needed to be, having the right information".&nbsp;

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Buttigieg said that after working with local authorities, they "were able to take care of it".

"He (Musk) took me up on that. He called. We had a conversation. What we found out was actually happening was the FAA was not closing down any airspace," said the Transport secretary.

After their conversation, Musk expressed his appreciation on X (formerly Twitter), thanking Buttigieg for helping to expedite the support flights.&nbsp;

"Just wanted to note that Sec Buttigieg is on the ball," wrote Musk.

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Initially, Musk had shared a screenshot suggesting that the government was "about to shut down the Air space to 'regulate' the private choppers we are riding in to deliver Starlink and supplies". However, after speaking with Buttigieg, Musk clarified that the situation had been resolved.

Buttigieg also elaborated on how the FAA uses temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in disaster zones to ensure safety during rescue operations.&nbsp;

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"Basically what happens is if you have a disaster area, there’s a lot of rescue operations going on. A local airport or fire department or the Coast Guard flying helicopter — somebody like that can request what’s called a TFR".

He stressed that such measures do not shut down airspace, but rather increase coordination to prevent potential collisions during recovery efforts.

"It doesn't shut down the airspace, but it increases the level of coordination that goes on because you want to make sure that that airspace is safe and that you prevent the risk of collisions," he explained.

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United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently shared that he and SpaceX founder Elon Musk connected over a call regarding the X owner's complaints about government interference in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently shared that he and SpaceX founder Elon Musk connected over a call regarding the X owner's complaints about government interference in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Musk had publicly claimed that the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) was blocking flights into areas affected by the hurricane in North Carolina, where his Starlink satellite system was being deployed to help restore internet connectivity. Following these claims, Buttigieg invited Musk to speak directly with him to clarify the situation. Musk-Buttigieg connect In an interview on MSNBC's Inside with Jen Psaki, Buttigieg explained that the FAA was not closing down any airspace as alleged. Instead, "there was an issue with pilots who were helping get Starlink equipment to where it needed to be, having the right information". Also read | Milton strengthens into hurricane, Florida braces for impact Buttigieg said that after working with local authorities, they "were able to take care of it". "He (Musk) took me up on that. He called. We had a conversation. What we found out was actually happening was the FAA was not closing down any airspace," said the Transport secretary. After their conversation, Musk expressed his appreciation on X (formerly Twitter), thanking Buttigieg for helping to expedite the support flights. "Just wanted to note that Sec Buttigieg is on the ball," wrote Musk. Thanks for expediting approval for support flights. Just wanted to note that Sec Buttigieg is on the ball. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 4, 2024 × Initially, Musk had shared a screenshot suggesting that the government was "about to shut down the Air space to 'regulate' the private choppers we are riding in to deliver Starlink and supplies". However, after speaking with Buttigieg, Musk clarified that the situation had been resolved. Buttigieg also elaborated on how the FAA uses temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in disaster zones to ensure safety during rescue operations. Also read | Heartbreaking images or something else? AI-generated deepfakes of Hurricane Helene victims go viral "Basically what happens is if you have a disaster area, there’s a lot of rescue operations going on. A local airport or fire department or the Coast Guard flying helicopter — somebody like that can request what’s called a TFR". He stressed that such measures do not shut down airspace, but rather increase coordination to prevent potential collisions during recovery efforts. "It doesn't shut down the airspace, but it increases the level of coordination that goes on because you want to make sure that that airspace is safe and that you prevent the risk of collisions," he explained. (With inputs from agencies)

US transport secretary Pete Buttigieg talks to Elon Musk, clarifies FAA stance in Hurricane Helene aftermath

After displaying massive support for Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Pennsylvania&nbsp;rally and stealing the limelight with the iconic jump, billionaire Elon Musk uploaded a new display picture on X in which he was seen wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap with the American flag in the backdrop.

Hours before, Musk was seen endorsing Trump as the latter took to the stage in Butler, Pennsylvania - which marked his first presence in the same venue where he faced an assassination attempt in July.&nbsp;

As Musk jumped and moved across the stage rallying for Trump, he sported the same cap that he was wearing in the display picture.&nbsp;

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As he took to the stage to loud cheers, Musk joked he is “not just MAGA, I’m dark MAGA.”&nbsp;

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“President Trump must win to preserve the Constitution. He must win to preserve democracy in America. You know, the true test of someone’s character is how they behave under fire. And we had one president who couldn’t climb a flight of stairs and another who was fist pumping after getting shot,” Musk said.

<h2>'Photo for history books': Musk makes iconic jump at Trump's rally</h2>

Musk's iconic jump behind Trump while shaking his hands in the air towards the audience went viral on X.

Sharing the image on X, Collin Rugg wrote in the caption, “A photo for the history books.”

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“A day to remember!” said a user, while commenting on the photo

“Genuine love for our country. Fight! Fight! Fight! Vote! Vote! Vote!” One wrote, “This is pure happiness. Elon deserves it!” wrote another user.

“This election has delivered us some of the most iconic photos in American history,” said a user.

“Dude, in about a decade's time kids are going to have some pretty dope history books to read, I mean a little confusing, but dope," wrote another user.

Watch:&nbsp;US Election 2024: Donald Trump Returns to Site of Pennsylvania Assassination Attempt

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“An unstoppable team of Trump and Elon,” commented a person. Another user said, “Kid in a candy store. I love it.”

<h2>Netizens react to Musk's new display picture on X</h2>

Meanwhile, netizens also reacted to the new display picture of Trump on X.

“Who loves Elon and President Trump?” wrote one user.

“I gotta get one of those hats. Who else will be getting one?” another user commented.

A lot of people also posted comments like “Dark MAGA” and “Dark MAGA rises.”

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After displaying massive support for Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Pennsylvania rally and stealing the limelight with the iconic jump, billionaire Elon Musk uploaded a new display picture on X in which he was seen wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap with the American flag in the backdrop.

After displaying massive support for Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Pennsylvania rally and stealing the limelight with the iconic jump, billionaire Elon Musk uploaded a new display picture on X in which he was seen wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap with the American flag in the backdrop. Hours before, Musk was seen endorsing Trump as the latter took to the stage in Butler, Pennsylvania - which marked his first presence in the same venue where he faced an assassination attempt in July. As Musk jumped and moved across the stage rallying for Trump, he sported the same cap that he was wearing in the display picture. Also Read: 'Wasn't supposed to make it': Trump returns to Pennsylvania, blames opposition for trying to kill him As he took to the stage to loud cheers, Musk joked he is “not just MAGA, I’m dark MAGA.” pic.twitter.com/3rp9bd61kX — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 6, 2024 × “President Trump must win to preserve the Constitution. He must win to preserve democracy in America. You know, the true test of someone’s character is how they behave under fire. And we had one president who couldn’t climb a flight of stairs and another who was fist pumping after getting shot,” Musk said. 'Photo for history books': Musk makes iconic jump at Trump's rally Musk's iconic jump behind Trump while shaking his hands in the air towards the audience went viral on X. Sharing the image on X, Collin Rugg wrote in the caption, “A photo for the history books.” A photo for the history books. pic.twitter.com/KbKZZvoa9Y — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 5, 2024 × “A day to remember!” said a user, while commenting on the photo “Genuine love for our country. Fight! Fight! Fight! Vote! Vote! Vote!” One wrote, “This is pure happiness. Elon deserves it!” wrote another user. “This election has delivered us some of the most iconic photos in American history,” said a user. “Dude, in about a decade's time kids are going to have some pretty dope history books to read, I mean a little confusing, but dope," wrote another user. Watch: US Election 2024: Donald Trump Returns to Site of Pennsylvania Assassination Attempt “An unstoppable team of Trump and Elon,” commented a person. Another user said, “Kid in a candy store. I love it.” Netizens react to Musk's new display picture on X Meanwhile, netizens also reacted to the new display picture of Trump on X. “Who loves Elon and President Trump?” wrote one user. “I gotta get one of those hats. Who else will be getting one?” another user commented. A lot of people also posted comments like “Dark MAGA” and “Dark MAGA rises.” (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk gets new display picture on X with black 'MAGA hat' after 'iconic' jump at Trump's PA rally

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg surpasses Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the world's second-richest person. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zuckerberg's net worth reached $206.2 billion in 2024, surpassing Bezos' $205.1 billion. This development comes on the heels of Meta's 70 per cent stock surge in 2024, fueled by investor confidence in AI-based technologies. Zuckerberg's wealth increased by $78 billion in 2024

Zuckerberg is now placed just behind Tesla &amp; SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who boasts a net worth of over $250 billion.&nbsp;

Meta's substantial expenditures in AI, which have significantly increased revenue, have notably excited investors. Particularly noteworthy is Meta's achievement in 2024 following a difficult 2022, during which 21,000 people were let go as a result of Zuckerberg's cost-cutting efforts. One financial analyst remarked, "This is a huge turnaround for the company," citing how those difficult choices helped the business regain investor confidence and streamline operations.

Investor confidence has been further enhanced by Meta's recent release of its Orion AR glasses, which has received positive early reviews for its cutting-edge capabilities. The company's core advertising business is still strong despite spending billions on virtual and augmented reality technology. This tells investors that the company's key sources of income are secure.

Top 5 richest people in the world:

1. Elon Musk: $256 billion

2. Mark Zuckerberg: $206.2 billion

3. Jeff Bezos: $205.1 billion

4. Bernard Arnault: $203 billion

5. Warren Buffett: $121.7 billion

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg surpasses Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the world's second-richest person. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zuckerberg's net worth reached $206.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg surpasses Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the world's second-richest person. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zuckerberg's net worth reached $206.2 billion in 2024, surpassing Bezos' $205.1 billion. This development comes on the heels of Meta's 70 per cent stock surge in 2024, fueled by investor confidence in AI-based technologies. Zuckerberg's wealth increased by $78 billion in 2024 Zuckerberg is now placed just behind Tesla & SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who boasts a net worth of over $250 billion. Meta's substantial expenditures in AI, which have significantly increased revenue, have notably excited investors. Particularly noteworthy is Meta's achievement in 2024 following a difficult 2022, during which 21,000 people were let go as a result of Zuckerberg's cost-cutting efforts. One financial analyst remarked, "This is a huge turnaround for the company," citing how those difficult choices helped the business regain investor confidence and streamline operations. Investor confidence has been further enhanced by Meta's recent release of its Orion AR glasses, which has received positive early reviews for its cutting-edge capabilities. The company's core advertising business is still strong despite spending billions on virtual and augmented reality technology. This tells investors that the company's key sources of income are secure. Top 5 richest people in the world: 1. Elon Musk: $256 billion 2. Mark Zuckerberg: $206.2 billion 3. Jeff Bezos: $205.1 billion 4. Bernard Arnault: $203 billion 5. Warren Buffett: $121.7 billion

Shifting crowns: Mark Zuckerberg becomes world's second-richest person, surpasses Jeff Bezos

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