A group of five Secretaries of State from the US have called on Elon Musk to address misinformation spread by the AI chatbot Grok on the social media platform X formerly known as Twitter. Watch in for more details!

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UK PM Keir Starmer has condemned Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO said that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. Musk made these comments on his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) in response to a video showing protesters shooting fireworks at police.

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<p>SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's estranged transgender daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson launched another round of attack on the billionaire, days after he said that she was "killed" by "woke mind virus".</p>

<p>The spate of allegations was made by Vivian after Musk reacted to a throwback post of his children and said, "All 5 boys super happy."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reacting to the post on Meta's Thread, Vivian said, "Look, I don't know if you genuinely believe this or if you live in your own delusional fantasy land and frankly, I don't care. It seems to me like you're trying to rebuild your brand image as the 'caring paternal father' which I will not let go unchallenged. If I'm going to be honest, this is absolutely pathetic. You just won't stop lying about me in interviews, books, social media, etc. Thank god you're absolutely terrible at it because otherwise this would be significantly more difficult."</p>

<p>She alleged that he is making efforts to rebrand himself as a family man who has Christian values, but in reality, he is just a "serial adulterer" who has been lying about his own children.</p>

<p>The daughter further accused Musk of misgendering her various times.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"If you're going to lie about me, why would you choose a method so obnoxious in its stupidity. It's beyond stupid, it's desperate. The fact anyone believed this for even five seconds is beyond me. Not to mention going out of your way to misgender me which is both completely transparent and honestly just sad," she said.</p>

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<p>She said Musk intends to portray himself as a "Western values/Christian family man", and added, "I understand your new angle is this 'Western values/Christian family man' thing but it's such a weird choice. You are not a family man, you are a serial adulterer who won't stop f***** lying about your own children. You are not a Christian, as far as I'm aware you've never stepped foot in a church."</p>

<p>The daughter further raised questions about Musk's claims of climate change and his space exploration programmes.</p>

<p>"You are not 'saving the planet', you do not give a f*** about climate change and you're lying about multi-planetary civilization as both an excuse, and because you want to seem like the CEO from Ready Player One," she said.</p>

<p>"You single-handedly disillusioned me with how gullible we are as a species because somehow people keep believing you for reasons that continue to evade me," the daughter added.</p>

<h2><strong>Musk claimed&nbsp;his son was killed by 'woke mind virus'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The 20-year-old Vivian had legally changed her gender and name when she was 18. The legal transition took place on June 22, 2022 in California. At that time, Vivian said, "I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape, or form."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk’s Daughter ‘Disowns’ Him After Tech Billionaire Claims His Son 'Died'</strong></p>

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<p>Recently, in an interview, Musk claimed that he was tricked into signing documents for "one of his older boys" Vivian Jenna Wilson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I was tricked into doing this. I lost my son, essentially. They call it 'deadnaming' for a reason. The reason they call it 'deadnaming' is because your son is dead," said Musk.</p>

<p>"I vowed to destroy the woke mind virus after that. And we're making some progress," he said.</p>

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's estranged transgender daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson launched another round of attack on the billionaire, days after he said that she was "killed" by "woke mind virus".

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's estranged transgender daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson launched another round of attack on the billionaire, days after he said that she was "killed" by "woke mind virus". The spate of allegations was made by Vivian after Musk reacted to a throwback post of his children and said, "All 5 boys super happy." Reacting to the post on Meta's Thread, Vivian said, "Look, I don't know if you genuinely believe this or if you live in your own delusional fantasy land and frankly, I don't care. It seems to me like you're trying to rebuild your brand image as the 'caring paternal father' which I will not let go unchallenged. If I'm going to be honest, this is absolutely pathetic. You just won't stop lying about me in interviews, books, social media, etc. Thank god you're absolutely terrible at it because otherwise this would be significantly more difficult." She alleged that he is making efforts to rebrand himself as a family man who has Christian values, but in reality, he is just a "serial adulterer" who has been lying about his own children. The daughter further accused Musk of misgendering her various times. Post by @vivllainous View on Threads × "If you're going to lie about me, why would you choose a method so obnoxious in its stupidity. It's beyond stupid, it's desperate. The fact anyone believed this for even five seconds is beyond me. Not to mention going out of your way to misgender me which is both completely transparent and honestly just sad," she said. Also Read: Musk’s trans daughter retorts back after he calls her 'dead', says Tesla owner was 'cold, cruel' She said Musk intends to portray himself as a "Western values/Christian family man", and added, "I understand your new angle is this 'Western values/Christian family man' thing but it's such a weird choice. You are not a family man, you are a serial adulterer who won't stop f***** lying about your own children. You are not a Christian, as far as I'm aware you've never stepped foot in a church." The daughter further raised questions about Musk's claims of climate change and his space exploration programmes. "You are not 'saving the planet', you do not give a f*** about climate change and you're lying about multi-planetary civilization as both an excuse, and because you want to seem like the CEO from Ready Player One," she said. "You single-handedly disillusioned me with how gullible we are as a species because somehow people keep believing you for reasons that continue to evade me," the daughter added. Musk claimed his son was killed by 'woke mind virus' The 20-year-old Vivian had legally changed her gender and name when she was 18. The legal transition took place on June 22, 2022 in California. At that time, Vivian said, "I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape, or form." Watch: Elon Musk’s Daughter ‘Disowns’ Him After Tech Billionaire Claims His Son 'Died' Recently, in an interview, Musk claimed that he was tricked into signing documents for "one of his older boys" Vivian Jenna Wilson. "I was tricked into doing this. I lost my son, essentially. They call it 'deadnaming' for a reason. The reason they call it 'deadnaming' is because your son is dead," said Musk. "I vowed to destroy the woke mind virus after that. And we're making some progress," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk's trans daughter makes fresh allegations, calls him a 'serial adulterer who won’t stop f***ing lying'

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<p>In a direct challenge to the current US policy on monetary management, billionaire businessman Elon Musk has called on the Federal Reserve to cut its interest rates, describing current rate policy as stupid. Musk’s tweet on Sunday using X seem to indicate increasing concerns with regards to the policy approach of the Fed.</p>

<p>Musk’s comments come a week after a series of weak economic reports that have amplified concerns that the Fed’s stubborn high interest rate might be depressing growth. Policymakers said in a statement last week that they would leave the Fed’s benchmark overnight interest rate at 5.25%-5.50% range, indicating the likelihood they will cut rates again in September.</p>

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<p>Market players are gradually recommending a rate-cut hike during the Fed’s meeting set for September 17-18. This speculation comes as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted on Wednesday that a rate cut might be coming if conditions in the economy are right in the eyes of the Fed. With these remarks, Powell signals that the Fed is almost in the final stretch of its long inflation war but has to maneuver these decisions in the middle of a polarised presidential elections.</p>

<p>Musk’s criticism is characteristic of the disagreements over the efficiency of the Fed in managing the economy. While doubts grow about whether the central bank has set rates too high for too long, the issue returns to whether the expected cuts will do enough to spur activity and avoid an economic slow down.</p>

<p>The actions of the Federal Reserve in the upcoming weeks will be keenly observed by both the trading floor and the White House, with much expectation that a change in policy stance will help to give a fillip to the economy at a time when the country is on the cusp of the election year.</p>


In a direct challenge to the current US policy on monetary management, billionaire businessman Elon Musk has called on the Federal Reserve to cut its interest rates, describing current rate policy as stupid.

In a direct challenge to the current US policy on monetary management, billionaire businessman Elon Musk has called on the Federal Reserve to cut its interest rates, describing current rate policy as stupid. Musk’s tweet on Sunday using X seem to indicate increasing concerns with regards to the policy approach of the Fed. Musk’s comments come a week after a series of weak economic reports that have amplified concerns that the Fed’s stubborn high interest rate might be depressing growth. Policymakers said in a statement last week that they would leave the Fed’s benchmark overnight interest rate at 5.25%-5.50% range, indicating the likelihood they will cut rates again in September. Also Read: Hertz accelerates sales of Tesla vehicles as value crumbles Market players are gradually recommending a rate-cut hike during the Fed’s meeting set for September 17-18. This speculation comes as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted on Wednesday that a rate cut might be coming if conditions in the economy are right in the eyes of the Fed. With these remarks, Powell signals that the Fed is almost in the final stretch of its long inflation war but has to maneuver these decisions in the middle of a polarised presidential elections. Musk’s criticism is characteristic of the disagreements over the efficiency of the Fed in managing the economy. While doubts grow about whether the central bank has set rates too high for too long, the issue returns to whether the expected cuts will do enough to spur activity and avoid an economic slow down. The actions of the Federal Reserve in the upcoming weeks will be keenly observed by both the trading floor and the White House, with much expectation that a change in policy stance will help to give a fillip to the economy at a time when the country is on the cusp of the election year.

Elon Musk calls for Federal Reserve rate cuts amid economic concerns

<p>Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted its chip in a second patient who has a spinal cord injury, similar to the first patient who received the&nbsp;brain-computer interface device earlier this year.&nbsp;The device gives paralysed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk provided an update about the second patient in a podcast saying they were paralysed in a diving accident and that 400 of the implant's electrodes were already working.</p>

<p>According to the company, its implants are designed to record neural activity through 1,024 electrodes distributed across 64 flexible leads, or “threads,” each of which is thinner than a human hair and capable of being placed independently in the brain.</p>

<p>"I don’t want to jinx it but it seems to have gone extremely well with the second implant. There’s a lot of signal, a lot of electrodes. It’s working very well,"&nbsp;Musk told podcast host Lex Fridman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk added that Neuralink was planning to implant the device in eight more patients within the year as part of the clinical trials.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/elon-musks-neuralink-implants-brain-chip-in-human-for-the-first-time-685134"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in human for the first time</strong></a></p>

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<p>Noland Arbaugh became the first man to receive the implant in January this year. Shortly after the implantation surgery,&nbsp;Arbaugh's neural signals were detected and since then, he has used the brain-computer interface (BCI) for various applications, like playing online chess and Sid Meier's Civilization VI.</p>

<p>"Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with no ill effects that we are aware of. Patient is able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking," Musk said on X, formerly Twitter, at the time.&nbsp;<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/neuralinks-first-human-patient-can-now-control-computer-mouse-with-thoughts-musk-confirms-692144"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Neuralink's first human patient can now control computer mouse with thoughts, Musk confirms</strong></a></p>

<p>Arbaugh said the technology had helped him 'reconnect' with the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"[The Link] has helped me reconnect with the world, my friends, and my family. It's given me the ability to do things on my own again without needing my family at all hours of the day and night," he said, as quoted in the Neuralink blog post.</p>

<p>Prior to receiving the implant, Arbaugh used a computer by employing a stick in his mouth to tap the screen of a tablet device. However, now, he needs to only think about what he wants to happen on the computer screen.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted its chip in a second patient who has a spinal cord injury, similar to the first patient who received the brain-computer interface device earlier this year.

Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted its chip in a second patient who has a spinal cord injury, similar to the first patient who received the brain-computer interface device earlier this year. The device gives paralysed patients the ability to use digital devices by thinking alone. Musk provided an update about the second patient in a podcast saying they were paralysed in a diving accident and that 400 of the implant's electrodes were already working. According to the company, its implants are designed to record neural activity through 1,024 electrodes distributed across 64 flexible leads, or “threads,” each of which is thinner than a human hair and capable of being placed independently in the brain. "I don’t want to jinx it but it seems to have gone extremely well with the second implant. There’s a lot of signal, a lot of electrodes. It’s working very well," Musk told podcast host Lex Fridman. Musk added that Neuralink was planning to implant the device in eight more patients within the year as part of the clinical trials. Watch | Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in human for the first time × Who was the first patient? Noland Arbaugh became the first man to receive the implant in January this year. Shortly after the implantation surgery, Arbaugh's neural signals were detected and since then, he has used the brain-computer interface (BCI) for various applications, like playing online chess and Sid Meier's Civilization VI. "Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with no ill effects that we are aware of. Patient is able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking," Musk said on X, formerly Twitter, at the time. Also read | Neuralink's first human patient can now control computer mouse with thoughts, Musk confirms Arbaugh said the technology had helped him 'reconnect' with the world. "[The Link] has helped me reconnect with the world, my friends, and my family. It's given me the ability to do things on my own again without needing my family at all hours of the day and night," he said, as quoted in the Neuralink blog post. Prior to receiving the implant, Arbaugh used a computer by employing a stick in his mouth to tap the screen of a tablet device. However, now, he needs to only think about what he wants to happen on the computer screen. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's Neuralink successfully implants brain chip in second patient

<p>Elon Musk revived a lawsuit on Monday against OpenAI, accusing its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of betraying the artificial intelligence company's founding mission.</p>

<p>The case against ChatGPT maker OpenAI is "a textbook tale of altruism versus greed," the complaint filed in a federal court in California alleges.</p>

<p>"The perfidy and deceit are of Shakespearean proportions."</p>

<p>The filing of the complaint by the billionaire Tesla and SpaceX co-founder comes nearly two months after he abruptly withdrew a similar suit against OpenAI, Altman and Brockman.</p>

<p>Musk, who left the San Francisco-based OpenAI in 2018, accuses them in the latest complaint of fraud, conspiracy and false advertising.</p>

<p>He said he originally invested in OpenAI in 2015 with the understanding that it would be a non-profit, but Altman "manipulated and deceived" him, eventually joining forces with software giant Microsoft.</p>

<p>"Altman assured Musk that the non-profit structure guaranteed neutrality and a focus on safety and openness for the benefit of humanity, not shareholder value," the suit says. "But as it turns out, this was all hot-air philanthropy -- the hook for Altman's long con.</p>

<p>"The resulting OpenAI network, in which Altman and Microsoft hold significant interests, was recently valued at a staggering $100 billion," the suit says.</p>

<p>"As a result of their unlawful actions, Defendants have been unjustly enriched to the tune of billions of dollars in value, while Musk, who co-founded their de-facto for-profit start-up, has been conned along with the public."</p>

<p>OpenAI captured the public's imagination in late 2022 with the release of ChatGPT, which can generate poems and essays and even succeed in exams. The firm has also developed image and video generating tools that are seen as leaders in the field.</p>

<p>Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI since 2019, poured billions more into the firm last year.</p>

<p>And the software giant stepped in when OpenAI's board fired CEO Altman in November, hiring him and offering to house any staff members who were unhappy with his ousting.</p>

<p>The OpenAI board reversed course as dissent soared in the company, reinstating Altman and replacing several board members.</p>

<p>Since leaving OpenAI, Musk has joined the chorus of critics warning that artificial intelligence could spell the end for humanity.</p>

<p>He launched his own AI firm, xAI, last year.</p>

<p>Musk is seeking a jury trial and unspecified damages.</p>

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Elon Musk revived a lawsuit on Monday against OpenAI, accusing its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of betraying the artificial intelligence company's founding mission.

Elon Musk revived a lawsuit on Monday against OpenAI, accusing its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of betraying the artificial intelligence company's founding mission. The case against ChatGPT maker OpenAI is "a textbook tale of altruism versus greed," the complaint filed in a federal court in California alleges. "The perfidy and deceit are of Shakespearean proportions." The filing of the complaint by the billionaire Tesla and SpaceX co-founder comes nearly two months after he abruptly withdrew a similar suit against OpenAI, Altman and Brockman. Musk, who left the San Francisco-based OpenAI in 2018, accuses them in the latest complaint of fraud, conspiracy and false advertising. He said he originally invested in OpenAI in 2015 with the understanding that it would be a non-profit, but Altman "manipulated and deceived" him, eventually joining forces with software giant Microsoft. "Altman assured Musk that the non-profit structure guaranteed neutrality and a focus on safety and openness for the benefit of humanity, not shareholder value," the suit says. "But as it turns out, this was all hot-air philanthropy -- the hook for Altman's long con. "The resulting OpenAI network, in which Altman and Microsoft hold significant interests, was recently valued at a staggering $100 billion," the suit says. "As a result of their unlawful actions, Defendants have been unjustly enriched to the tune of billions of dollars in value, while Musk, who co-founded their de-facto for-profit start-up, has been conned along with the public." OpenAI captured the public's imagination in late 2022 with the release of ChatGPT, which can generate poems and essays and even succeed in exams. The firm has also developed image and video generating tools that are seen as leaders in the field. Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI since 2019, poured billions more into the firm last year. And the software giant stepped in when OpenAI's board fired CEO Altman in November, hiring him and offering to house any staff members who were unhappy with his ousting. The OpenAI board reversed course as dissent soared in the company, reinstating Altman and replacing several board members. Since leaving OpenAI, Musk has joined the chorus of critics warning that artificial intelligence could spell the end for humanity. He launched his own AI firm, xAI, last year. Musk is seeking a jury trial and unspecified damages. 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 sues OpenAI: Claims 'Shakespearean' betrayal by Altman and Brockman

<p>Elon Musk filed another lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, over concerns that the company is prioritising profits and business interests over public welfare.</p>

<p>The move is the most recent attempt by Musk to counter an organisation he had helped establish back in 2015.</p>

<p>According to Musk, right after OpenAI's technology succeeded in revolutionising AI that is generative, Altman turned the narrative around and started cashing on it.</p>

<p>The suit also seeks relief in the form of a judicial declaration that OpenAI's license to Microsoft to use its AI models is void and of no force and effect.</p>

<p>He argues that OpenAI's language models are outside the scope of the company's partnership with Microsoft.</p>

<p>In a licensing deal, Microsoft invested billions of dollars into OpenAI in return for the right to utilise its large language models for computing services.</p>

<p>Neither OpenAI nor Musk replied in time to Reuters' request for comments.</p>

<p>In June, Musk dropped an earlier lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman for deviating from the startup's mission at the time of its founding, which was to create AI for the betterment of humanity.</p>

<p>Musk's attorneys had asked the California state court to dismiss the suit, which had been filed in February, without specifying the reason.</p>

<p>The February lawsuit alleged that OpenAI's founders had agreed early on to develop AI in a way that would "benefit humanity," opening renewed legal action by Musk reflects his continued unease over the direction OpenAI has gone since its founding.</p>


Elon Musk filed another lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, over concerns that the company is prioritising profits and business interests over public welfare.

Elon Musk filed another lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, over concerns that the company is prioritising profits and business interests over public welfare. The move is the most recent attempt by Musk to counter an organisation he had helped establish back in 2015. According to Musk, right after OpenAI's technology succeeded in revolutionising AI that is generative, Altman turned the narrative around and started cashing on it. The suit also seeks relief in the form of a judicial declaration that OpenAI's license to Microsoft to use its AI models is void and of no force and effect. He argues that OpenAI's language models are outside the scope of the company's partnership with Microsoft. In a licensing deal, Microsoft invested billions of dollars into OpenAI in return for the right to utilise its large language models for computing services. Neither OpenAI nor Musk replied in time to Reuters' request for comments. In June, Musk dropped an earlier lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman for deviating from the startup's mission at the time of its founding, which was to create AI for the betterment of humanity. Musk's attorneys had asked the California state court to dismiss the suit, which had been filed in February, without specifying the reason. The February lawsuit alleged that OpenAI's founders had agreed early on to develop AI in a way that would "benefit humanity," opening renewed legal action by Musk reflects his continued unease over the direction OpenAI has gone since its founding.

Elon Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman

<p>Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, who went viral for his shooting style, as he clinched a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, debuted on social media platform X and soon posed an interesting question to&nbsp;owner Elon Musk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dikec clinched the second position in the mixed team 10-metre air pistol event&nbsp;while partnering with Sevval Ilayda Tarhan.</p>

<p>However, Dikec went viral and his fanbase grew tremendously because of his casual shooting style.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics-2024-india-shooter-manu-bhaker-reveals-this-is-why-she-lost-on-third-medal-at-paris-games-746824">Olympics 2024: India shooter Manu Bhaker reveals THIS IS WHY she lost on third medal at Paris Games</a></p>

<p>When he came to the shoot during the competition, he appeared very casual and wore standard glasses and a T-shirt, while keeping his left hand in the pocket. This look made him a viral sensation overnight as people wondered how confident he was to carry such a demeanour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His approach was pretty unorthodox as unlike his competitors, who generally used specialised equipment like special lenses, hats or headphones, Dikec carried nothing and went to the competition in a minimalist style.</p>

<h2><strong>Exchange between Turkish shooter and Musk goes viral</strong></h2>

<p>After joining social media platform X, Olympic shooter Dikec wrote his first post for the owner Elon Musk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Posting a photo from the Olympic event - that had soon turned into a popular meme, Dikec said, "Hi Elon, do you think future robots can win medals at the Olympics with their hands in their pockets? How about discussing this in Istanbul, the cultural capital that unites continents? @elonmusk."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hi Elon, do you think future robots can win medals at the Olympics with their hands in their pockets?😎🇹🇷 How about discussing this in Istanbul, the cultural capital that unites continents? <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> <a href="https://t.co/BR5iJmNOHD">pic.twitter.com/BR5iJmNOHD</a></p>
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<p>"Robots will hit the centre of the bullseye every time," replied Musk. The exchange between the duo has now gone viral on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Paris Olympics 2024: India's hero PR Sreejesh speaks to WION after Quarter final win</strong></p>

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<p>The post received more than five million views and some hilarious comments from social media users.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“You’ll hit the bullseye with your laser vision," wrote one user, while reacting to the post. “Robots would need trainers, so it would be great if you’d be one of them. Looking forward to the convo between you and Elon," said another user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Elon, think about it: he takes the first step out of the Starship and poses like this on Mars,” a third user stated.</p>

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Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, who went viral for his shooting style, as he clinched a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, debuted on social media platform X and soon posed an interesting question to owner Elon Musk.

Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, who went viral for his shooting style, as he clinched a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, debuted on social media platform X and soon posed an interesting question to owner Elon Musk. Dikec clinched the second position in the mixed team 10-metre air pistol event while partnering with Sevval Ilayda Tarhan. However, Dikec went viral and his fanbase grew tremendously because of his casual shooting style. Also Read: Olympics 2024: India shooter Manu Bhaker reveals THIS IS WHY she lost on third medal at Paris Games When he came to the shoot during the competition, he appeared very casual and wore standard glasses and a T-shirt, while keeping his left hand in the pocket. This look made him a viral sensation overnight as people wondered how confident he was to carry such a demeanour. His approach was pretty unorthodox as unlike his competitors, who generally used specialised equipment like special lenses, hats or headphones, Dikec carried nothing and went to the competition in a minimalist style. Exchange between Turkish shooter and Musk goes viral After joining social media platform X, Olympic shooter Dikec wrote his first post for the owner Elon Musk. Posting a photo from the Olympic event - that had soon turned into a popular meme, Dikec said, "Hi Elon, do you think future robots can win medals at the Olympics with their hands in their pockets? How about discussing this in Istanbul, the cultural capital that unites continents? @elonmusk." Hi Elon, do you think future robots can win medals at the Olympics with their hands in their pockets?😎🇹🇷 How about discussing this in Istanbul, the cultural capital that unites continents? @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/BR5iJmNOHD — Yusuf Dikec (@yusufdikec) August 4, 2024 × "Robots will hit the centre of the bullseye every time," replied Musk. The exchange between the duo has now gone viral on social media. Watch: Paris Olympics 2024: India's hero PR Sreejesh speaks to WION after Quarter final win The post received more than five million views and some hilarious comments from social media users. “You’ll hit the bullseye with your laser vision," wrote one user, while reacting to the post. “Robots would need trainers, so it would be great if you’d be one of them. Looking forward to the convo between you and Elon," said another user. “Elon, think about it: he takes the first step out of the Starship and poses like this on Mars,” a third user stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Viral Turkish shooter debuts on X, quizzes Musk 'can robots win medals at the Olympics'

<p>Falcon 9, the reusable rocket from Elon Musk's SpaceX, successfully launched into orbit 23 Starlink satellites on Sunday (Aug 4), days after its failed launch had led to the destruction of 20 of these internet service satellites.</p>

<p>The launch on Sunday took place at 12.24 am local time, SpaceX said on its website. The company gave real-time updates on the social media platform X, also owned by Musk.</p>

<p>"Falcon 9 launched 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California," the company said.</p>

<p>"This was the sixth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched USSF-62 and five Starlink missions for Falcon."</p>

<p>Eight minutes after the successful launch, the Falcon 9's first stage landed back on Earth, neatly entering the SpaceX droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' on the Pacific Ocean.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Elon Musk's SpaceX is building a network of spy satellites for US intelligence: Report</strong></p>

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<p>It was the sixth launch and landing for this particular booster, according to SpaceX.</p>

<p>"The Falcon 9's upper stage did its job as well, deploying the 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit as planned," the company said on X. The other successful missions were on July 27, two on July 28 and one on August 2.</p>

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<p>On July 11, SpaceX lost 20 Starlink satellites after a failed mission by Falcon 9. The satellites were destroyed, falling down and burning upon re-entry to earth,&nbsp;after liquid oxygen leaked from Falcon rocket's upper stage. The leak resulted from a crack in the liquid-oxygen system's pressure sensors.<br />
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Falcon 9, the reusable rocket from Elon Musk's SpaceX, successfully launched into orbit 23 Starlink satellites on Sunday (Aug 4), days after its failed launch had led to the destruction of 20 of these internet service satellites.

Falcon 9, the reusable rocket from Elon Musk's SpaceX, successfully launched into orbit 23 Starlink satellites on Sunday (Aug 4), days after its failed launch had led to the destruction of 20 of these internet service satellites. The launch on Sunday took place at 12.24 am local time, SpaceX said on its website. The company gave real-time updates on the social media platform X, also owned by Musk. "Falcon 9 launched 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California," the company said. "This was the sixth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched USSF-62 and five Starlink missions for Falcon." Eight minutes after the successful launch, the Falcon 9's first stage landed back on Earth, neatly entering the SpaceX droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' on the Pacific Ocean. Falcon 9 lands on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, completing this booster’s sixth mission pic.twitter.com/tPv4dV9fM4 — SpaceX (@SpaceX) August 4, 2024 × Watch | Elon Musk's SpaceX is building a network of spy satellites for US intelligence: Report × It was the sixth launch and landing for this particular booster, according to SpaceX. "The Falcon 9's upper stage did its job as well, deploying the 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit as planned," the company said on X. The other successful missions were on July 27, two on July 28 and one on August 2. Well done SpaceX 🚀 pic.twitter.com/RWIp4TpEF6 — Tesla Pablo 🔋 (@pablo9948967714) August 4, 2024 × Also read | Watch: SpaceX completes test of 5,000-tonne Starship, the most powerful launch vehicle On July 11, SpaceX lost 20 Starlink satellites after a failed mission by Falcon 9. The satellites were destroyed, falling down and burning upon re-entry to earth, after liquid oxygen leaked from Falcon rocket's upper stage. The leak resulted from a crack in the liquid-oxygen system's pressure sensors. That was the first in-flight failure of Falcon 9 since 2015. (With inputs from agencies)

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches 23 Starlink satellites into orbit - Watch

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In a surprising twist, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his support for electric vehicles (EVs), attributing his stance to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's strong endorsement. This revelation comes amid Trump's criticisms of the Biden administration's EV policies and highlights a complex intersection of politics, technology, and personal endorsements.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Trump's Relationship with Electric Vehicles</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">While Trump has been vocal about his criticisms of the electric vehicle industry, particularly regarding the Biden administration's regulations, his recent statements signal a shift. At a rally in Georgia, Trump declared, "I'm for electric cars. I have to be because, you know, Elon endorsed me very strongly." Despite this endorsement, Trump clarified that he views EVs as only a "small slice" of the broader automotive industry, advocating for the continued availability of gas-powered and hybrid vehicles.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Musk's Influence and Political Shift</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Elon Musk, known for his advocacy of electric vehicles through Tesla, has recently shown an inclination towards conservative politics, particularly emphasising free speech. Musk's acquisition of Twitter (now rebranded as X) in 2022 and subsequent changes to its content moderation policies have further aligned him with conservative ideals. Despite reports of Musk pledging significant financial support to a pro-Trump super PAC, Musk has denied such claims. However, his endorsement of Trump appears to have influenced the former president's stance on electric vehicles.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Criticism of Biden's EV Policies</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Trump has consistently criticised the Biden administration's ambitious plans to increase electric vehicle sales, aiming for them to constitute half of all new vehicle sales by 2030. At a recent rally, Trump expressed his opposition to what he perceives as a forced transition to electric vehicles, stating, "Not everybody has to have an electric car. I told him that," referencing Musk. Trump has pledged to eliminate such mandates, advocating for consumer choice across various types of vehicles, including gasoline-powered and hybrid options.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Misinformation and Infrastructure Challenges</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">In his speeches, Trump has made several claims about the costs and logistics of installing EV chargers across the United States. At a Bitcoin conference, he estimated the cost at $12 trillion, while at a North Carolina rally, he quoted $9 trillion, and at an Atlanta rally, he mentioned $5 trillion. These figures are significantly higher than the actual budget allocated for this purpose.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 allocated $7.5 billion to fund the installation of thousands of electric vehicle chargers nationwide. However, according to Politico, the White House's infrastructure tracking website indicates that only 15 charging stations have been installed so far. An analysis by research firm Atlas Public Policy revealed that each station received approximately $770,000 in federal funding, highlighting the challenges in scaling up the infrastructure.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">The Broader Impact</span></span></span></strong></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Trump's reluctant support for electric vehicles, influenced by Musk's endorsement, underscores the complex relationship between political figures and technological advancements. While Trump remains critical of the current administration's policies, his acknowledgement of EVs signifies a potential shift in the political discourse surrounding sustainable transportation. This development also reflects the growing importance of endorsements from influential tech leaders like Musk, who continue to shape the future of the automotive industry.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">As the debate over electric vehicles and environmental policies continues, Trump's stance highlights the need for a balanced approach that considers technological innovation, consumer choice, and economic feasibility. The coming years will likely see further discussions and developments as the automotive industry navigates the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable solutions.</span></span></span></p>


In a surprising twist, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his support for electric vehicles (EVs), attributing his stance to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's strong endorsement.

In a surprising twist, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his support for electric vehicles (EVs), attributing his stance to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's strong endorsement. This revelation comes amid Trump's criticisms of the Biden administration's EV policies and highlights a complex intersection of politics, technology, and personal endorsements. Trump's Relationship with Electric Vehicles While Trump has been vocal about his criticisms of the electric vehicle industry, particularly regarding the Biden administration's regulations, his recent statements signal a shift. At a rally in Georgia, Trump declared, "I'm for electric cars. I have to be because, you know, Elon endorsed me very strongly." Despite this endorsement, Trump clarified that he views EVs as only a "small slice" of the broader automotive industry, advocating for the continued availability of gas-powered and hybrid vehicles. Musk's Influence and Political Shift Elon Musk, known for his advocacy of electric vehicles through Tesla, has recently shown an inclination towards conservative politics, particularly emphasising free speech. Musk's acquisition of Twitter (now rebranded as X) in 2022 and subsequent changes to its content moderation policies have further aligned him with conservative ideals. Despite reports of Musk pledging significant financial support to a pro-Trump super PAC, Musk has denied such claims. However, his endorsement of Trump appears to have influenced the former president's stance on electric vehicles. Criticism of Biden's EV Policies Trump has consistently criticised the Biden administration's ambitious plans to increase electric vehicle sales, aiming for them to constitute half of all new vehicle sales by 2030. At a recent rally, Trump expressed his opposition to what he perceives as a forced transition to electric vehicles, stating, "Not everybody has to have an electric car. I told him that," referencing Musk. Trump has pledged to eliminate such mandates, advocating for consumer choice across various types of vehicles, including gasoline-powered and hybrid options. Misinformation and Infrastructure Challenges In his speeches, Trump has made several claims about the costs and logistics of installing EV chargers across the United States. At a Bitcoin conference, he estimated the cost at $12 trillion, while at a North Carolina rally, he quoted $9 trillion, and at an Atlanta rally, he mentioned $5 trillion. These figures are significantly higher than the actual budget allocated for this purpose. The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 allocated $7.5 billion to fund the installation of thousands of electric vehicle chargers nationwide. However, according to Politico, the White House's infrastructure tracking website indicates that only 15 charging stations have been installed so far. An analysis by research firm Atlas Public Policy revealed that each station received approximately $770,000 in federal funding, highlighting the challenges in scaling up the infrastructure. The Broader Impact Trump's reluctant support for electric vehicles, influenced by Musk's endorsement, underscores the complex relationship between political figures and technological advancements. While Trump remains critical of the current administration's policies, his acknowledgement of EVs signifies a potential shift in the political discourse surrounding sustainable transportation. This development also reflects the growing importance of endorsements from influential tech leaders like Musk, who continue to shape the future of the automotive industry. As the debate over electric vehicles and environmental policies continues, Trump's stance highlights the need for a balanced approach that considers technological innovation, consumer choice, and economic feasibility. The coming years will likely see further discussions and developments as the automotive industry navigates the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable solutions.

Trump's reluctant embrace of EVs amid Musk endorsement

<p>Not just US billionaire Elon Musk, his two kids have also gone viral on the internet as their throwback nine-year-old picture with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi resurfaces. And Elon Musk himself has reacted to the picture.</p>

<p>It all started when famous&nbsp;X user&nbsp;DogeDesigner shared a picture showing PM Modi with the two children. A smiling Elon can also be seen in the frame. The Indian PM also shook hands with the two kids.</p>

<p>"Damian &amp; Kai," Musk wrote in response to the post, referring to the kids' names.</p>

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<p>Notably, the Tesla boss has 11 children in total, and he has voiced support for large families in the past.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Damian and&nbsp;Kaiquot are children from&nbsp;Musk's first wife&nbsp;Justine Musk, who is a Canadian author. The couple had twins in 2004, namely&nbsp;Vivian and Griffin. Two years later,&nbsp;Damian and&nbsp;Kaiquot were born along with a third called&nbsp;Saxon.</p>

<p>Musk has three children with his second wife Grimes and three with&nbsp;Shivon Zilis.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiMk8aW8tiHAxUJUGwGHXj7MIoQxfQBKAB6BAgKEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/diversity-hire-elon-musk-shares-ai-generated-video-of-kamala-harris-ahead-of-us-elections-watch-745084" jsname="YKoRaf" original_target="https://www.wionews.com/world/diversity-hire-elon-musk-shares-ai-generated-video-of-kamala-harris-ahead-of-us-elections-watch-745084" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/diversity-hire-elon-musk-shares-ai-generated-video-of-kamala-harris-ahead-of-us-elections-watch-745084&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiMk8aW8tiHAxUJUGwGHXj7MIoQxfQBKAB6BAgKEAE" saprocessedanchor="true">`Diversity hire?`: Elon Musk shares controversial video of Kamala Harris ahead of US elections. Watch!</a></strong></p>

<p>In July 2022, Musk wrote on X, "Bravo to big families" and expressed his desire to have as many children as possible and become a good father too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A collapsing birth rate is the biggest danger civilisation faces, by far," Musk warned.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiMk8aW8tiHAxUJUGwGHXj7MIoQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/musk-accepts-challenge-to-fight-against-venezuelan-president-says-if-i-win-he-resigns-746135" jsname="YKoRaf" original_target="https://www.wionews.com/trending/musk-accepts-challenge-to-fight-against-venezuelan-president-says-if-i-win-he-resigns-746135" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/trending/musk-accepts-challenge-to-fight-against-venezuelan-president-says-if-i-win-he-resigns-746135&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiMk8aW8tiHAxUJUGwGHXj7MIoQxfQBKAB6BAgHEAE" saprocessedanchor="true">Musk accepts challenge to fight against Venezuelan president, says `If I win, he resigns`</a></strong></p>

<p>Musk's response to the nine-year-old&nbsp;photo was liked by more than 3,000 users on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Social media meanwhile was left awestruck with the cute photo, with&nbsp;Biologist Nina saying, “How old are the boys? They are very nice and polite!”</p>

<p>A second user praised the fact that both kids had a book in their hands.</p>

<p>“Love how they both have a book...Parenting 101,” the user said.</p>

<p>“Such an amazing education Elon shared/is sharing with his children when possible: I’m sure these two lads are outstanding young adults today: And will continue learning from dear ole dad!" a third user wrote.</p>

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Not just US billionaire Elon Musk, his two kids have also gone viral on the internet as their throwback nine-year-old picture with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi resurfaces.

Not just US billionaire Elon Musk, his two kids have also gone viral on the internet as their throwback nine-year-old picture with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi resurfaces. And Elon Musk himself has reacted to the picture. It all started when famous X user DogeDesigner shared a picture showing PM Modi with the two children. A smiling Elon can also be seen in the frame. The Indian PM also shook hands with the two kids. "Damian & Kai," Musk wrote in response to the post, referring to the kids' names. Damian & Kai — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 2, 2024 × Notably, the Tesla boss has 11 children in total, and he has voiced support for large families in the past. Damian and Kaiquot are children from Musk's first wife Justine Musk, who is a Canadian author. The couple had twins in 2004, namely Vivian and Griffin. Two years later, Damian and Kaiquot were born along with a third called Saxon. Musk has three children with his second wife Grimes and three with Shivon Zilis. Also read: `Diversity hire?`: Elon Musk shares controversial video of Kamala Harris ahead of US elections. Watch! In July 2022, Musk wrote on X, "Bravo to big families" and expressed his desire to have as many children as possible and become a good father too. "A collapsing birth rate is the biggest danger civilisation faces, by far," Musk warned. Also read: Musk accepts challenge to fight against Venezuelan president, says `If I win, he resigns` Musk's response to the nine-year-old photo was liked by more than 3,000 users on X. Social media meanwhile was left awestruck with the cute photo, with Biologist Nina saying, “How old are the boys? They are very nice and polite!” A second user praised the fact that both kids had a book in their hands. “Love how they both have a book...Parenting 101,” the user said. “Such an amazing education Elon shared/is sharing with his children when possible: I’m sure these two lads are outstanding young adults today: And will continue learning from dear ole dad!" a third user wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Nine-year-old photo of PM Modi shaking hands with Elon Musk's kids goes viral, Tesla boss reacts

<p>The democracy of Venezuela seems to have fallen in the hands of billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as he took up the challenge to fight against President Nicolas Maduro on national television, on the condition that if he wins, the president will have to step down.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to the social network X, its owner Musk responded to the challenge given to him by Maduro. "I accept," he wrote, as the response sparked multiple reactions online.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how the contentious conversation unravelled</strong></h2>

<p>Taking to X, President Maduro said, "Social media creates a virtual reality, and who controls the virtual reality? Our new archenemy, the famous Elon Musk. Do you want to fight? Let's do it. Elon Musk, I'm ready. I'm not afraid of you Elon Musk. Let's fight, wherever you want."</p>

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<p>Responding to Maduro's challenge, Musk said, “Maduro is a big guy himself and probably knows how to fight, so this would be a real fight. Zuck is a little fella, so that would be a short fight lol.”</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/musks-trans-daughter-retorts-back-after-he-calls-her-dead-says-tesla-owner-was-cold-cruel-744275">Musk’s trans daughter retorts back after he calls her 'dead', says Tesla owner was 'cold, cruel'</a></p>

<p>“If I win, he resigns as dictator of Venezuela. If he wins, I give him a free ride to Mars," he said on X.</p>

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<h2><strong>Animosity brews between Musk and Maduro</strong></h2>

<p>The animosity started brewing between the two prominent figures as political turmoil ensued in Caracas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maduro and Musk have clashed ideologically in the past and the president has accused the SpaceX CEO of orchestrating attacks against Venezuela and also planning the alleged "computer hacking" at the National Electoral Council (CNE).&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the Venezuelan election results, Musk clearly stated that he disapproved of Maduro's election as the president and called him a "dictator" while saying that the election was a "travesty."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He even shared the US Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) 2020 announcement in which criminal charges were levied against Maduro for drug trafficking.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk’s Daughter ‘Disowns’ Him After Tech Billionaire Claims His Son 'Died'</strong></p>

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<p>Fiercely responding to this, Maduro said, "He wants to come here with his guns and an army to invade Venezuela. Elon Musk, good thing you showed your face because we knew you were behind it all! With your money and your satellites."</p>

<p>Musk sharply retorted to this and said, "An ass knows more than Maduro." &nbsp;Later sarcastically apologising, he said, "Sorry to have compared the poor ass to Maduro. That was an insult to the animal kingdom."</p>

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The democracy of Venezuela seems to have fallen in the hands of billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as he took up the challenge to fight against President Nicolas Maduro on national television, on the condition that if he wins, the president will have to step down.

The democracy of Venezuela seems to have fallen in the hands of billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as he took up the challenge to fight against President Nicolas Maduro on national television, on the condition that if he wins, the president will have to step down. Taking to the social network X, its owner Musk responded to the challenge given to him by Maduro. "I accept," he wrote, as the response sparked multiple reactions online. Here's how the contentious conversation unravelled Taking to X, President Maduro said, "Social media creates a virtual reality, and who controls the virtual reality? Our new archenemy, the famous Elon Musk. Do you want to fight? Let's do it. Elon Musk, I'm ready. I'm not afraid of you Elon Musk. Let's fight, wherever you want." Maduro is a big guy himself and probably knows how to fight, so this would be a real fight. Zuck is a little fella, so that would be a short fight lol. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 31, 2024 × Responding to Maduro's challenge, Musk said, “Maduro is a big guy himself and probably knows how to fight, so this would be a real fight. Zuck is a little fella, so that would be a short fight lol.” Also Read: Musk’s trans daughter retorts back after he calls her 'dead', says Tesla owner was 'cold, cruel' “If I win, he resigns as dictator of Venezuela. If he wins, I give him a free ride to Mars," he said on X. If I win, he resigns as dictator of Venezuela. If he wins, I give him a free ride to Mars. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 31, 2024 × Animosity brews between Musk and Maduro The animosity started brewing between the two prominent figures as political turmoil ensued in Caracas. Maduro and Musk have clashed ideologically in the past and the president has accused the SpaceX CEO of orchestrating attacks against Venezuela and also planning the alleged "computer hacking" at the National Electoral Council (CNE). After the Venezuelan election results, Musk clearly stated that he disapproved of Maduro's election as the president and called him a "dictator" while saying that the election was a "travesty." He even shared the US Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) 2020 announcement in which criminal charges were levied against Maduro for drug trafficking. Watch: Elon Musk’s Daughter ‘Disowns’ Him After Tech Billionaire Claims His Son 'Died' Fiercely responding to this, Maduro said, "He wants to come here with his guns and an army to invade Venezuela. Elon Musk, good thing you showed your face because we knew you were behind it all! With your money and your satellites." Musk sharply retorted to this and said, "An ass knows more than Maduro." Later sarcastically apologising, he said, "Sorry to have compared the poor ass to Maduro. That was an insult to the animal kingdom." (With inputs from agencies)

Musk accepts challenge to fight against Venezuelan president, says 'If I win, he resigns'

<p>Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up to take its first step in the world of space tourism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company, in a press conference, said that its Polaris Dawn mission will be launched on August 19 and fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman will be taken into space for a private spacewalk - the first one to be held in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Polaris Dawn mission went through various rescheduling&nbsp;and its date July 31 was again postponed to August 19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The date was postponed after the rockets of the company exploded in July, although the official reasoning which led to the blast was said to be traffic-related.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/rock-varnish-from-indias-ladakh-may-help-find-habitable-environments-in-space-744147">Rock varnish from India’s Ladakh may help find habitable environments in space</a></p>

<p>During the press conference, the director of SpaceX's Dragon mission management Sarah Walker said, "There's a lot going on on [the International Space Station] right now. We opted to fly the Crew-9 mission as our next [astronaut] mission and are ready to fly Polaris Dawn in late summer, as soon as we fulfill those obligations."</p>

<p>She later said that "late summer" hinted at some point in August,&nbsp;noted Space.com.</p>

<h2><strong>Isaacman and the crew prepare for 'ghost ride' in space</strong></h2>

<p>Isaacman has earlier flown on a SpaceX rocket when he went on an&nbsp;incredibly expensive orbital vacation&nbsp;in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time a mission has missed the launch dates. According to Space.com, Polaris Dawn was earlier scheduled to be launched in 2022, however, it was time and again pushed back.&nbsp;<br />
Considering the official reason for the postponement, it is not clear if the most recent postponement happened because of the Falcon 9 explosion or not.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: China space rocket blows up, causes massive fireball</strong></p>

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<p>After the Polaris Dawn mission gets launched, it will not link up with the ISS but will take Isaacman and his comrades farther from the orbit of the moon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from postponements, it will be an incredible experience to see Isaacman and the crew depart on a 'ghost ride' and become the first space tourist.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up to take its first step in the world of space tourism. The company, in a press conference, said that its Polaris Dawn mission will be launched on August 19 and fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman will be taken into space for a private spacewalk - the first one to be held in the world.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up to take its first step in the world of space tourism. The company, in a press conference, said that its Polaris Dawn mission will be launched on August 19 and fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman will be taken into space for a private spacewalk - the first one to be held in the world. The Polaris Dawn mission went through various rescheduling and its date July 31 was again postponed to August 19. The date was postponed after the rockets of the company exploded in July, although the official reasoning which led to the blast was said to be traffic-related. Also Read: Rock varnish from India’s Ladakh may help find habitable environments in space During the press conference, the director of SpaceX's Dragon mission management Sarah Walker said, "There's a lot going on on [the International Space Station] right now. We opted to fly the Crew-9 mission as our next [astronaut] mission and are ready to fly Polaris Dawn in late summer, as soon as we fulfill those obligations." She later said that "late summer" hinted at some point in August, noted Space.com. Isaacman and the crew prepare for 'ghost ride' in space Isaacman has earlier flown on a SpaceX rocket when he went on an incredibly expensive orbital vacation in 2021. This is not the first time a mission has missed the launch dates. According to Space.com, Polaris Dawn was earlier scheduled to be launched in 2022, however, it was time and again pushed back. Considering the official reason for the postponement, it is not clear if the most recent postponement happened because of the Falcon 9 explosion or not. Watch: Gravitas: China space rocket blows up, causes massive fireball After the Polaris Dawn mission gets launched, it will not link up with the ISS but will take Isaacman and his comrades farther from the orbit of the moon. Apart from postponements, it will be an incredible experience to see Isaacman and the crew depart on a 'ghost ride' and become the first space tourist. (With inputs from agencies)

SpaceX to host first-ever private spacewalk for billionaire Isaacman, turn him into first space tourist

Let's now take a look at the developments from the world of technology.

Musk accuses Google of interfering in 2024 US elections

<p>A social media account of white male supporters of Kamala Harris on X (formerly Twitter), which raised $4 million for Harris' campaign, was temporarily suspended on Monday (July 29). The incident sparked fury among the Harris supporters, who called it 'election interference.'</p>

<p>The White Dudes for Harris X account hosted a Zoom call on Monday night, successfully raising over $4 million for Harris' presidential campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 200,000 Democrats participated in the online event, which featured notable White male celebrities such as Mark Hamill, Jeff Bridges, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bradley Whitford, Sean Astin, and Josh Groban.</p>

<p>The reason for the account's suspension remains unclear, but it appeared to be reinstated by early Tuesday. The suspension notice stated: "X suspends accounts which violate the X rules."</p>

<p>After the suspension, Ross Morales Rocketto, one of the group's organisers, tweeted, "Got @elonmusk [X owner] scared."</p>

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<p>Brett Meiselas, co-founder of MeidasTouch, posted a photo of the suspended account on X, commenting: "This is the real election interference."</p>

<p>Mike Nellis, another member of the organisation, updated on Tuesday that the X account, though reinstated, is still suspended.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-new-suspect-in-1991-murder-case-kills-himself-after-police-take-dna-sample-745646">US: New suspect in 1991 murder case 'kills himself' after police take his DNA sample</a></strong></p>

<p>He announced that the account is now "permanently in read-only mode," preventing it from posting, interacting with content, or creating new accounts. Nellis urged supporters to keep donating to Harris' campaign, stating: "Don't let them silence us."</p>

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<p>After a brief suspension, the organisers set up a backup account @dudesforharris, which swiftly attracted over 20,000 followers before the original account was reinstated. The ban sparked concerns among Democrats about Musk, who has labelled himself a “free speech absolutist.”</p>

<p>Once the suspension was lifted, the group tweeted, “Uh oh... we pissed off @elonmusk (don't worry... can't keep a good dude offline for long).” The post quickly gained thousands of views, leading Democratic supporters to accuse the Tesla founder of “election interference.”</p>

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A social media account of white male supporters of Kamala Harris on X (formerly Twitter), which raised $4 million for Harris' campaign, was temporarily suspended on Monday (July 29).

A social media account of white male supporters of Kamala Harris on X (formerly Twitter), which raised $4 million for Harris' campaign, was temporarily suspended on Monday (July 29). The incident sparked fury among the Harris supporters, who called it 'election interference.' The White Dudes for Harris X account hosted a Zoom call on Monday night, successfully raising over $4 million for Harris' presidential campaign. More than 200,000 Democrats participated in the online event, which featured notable White male celebrities such as Mark Hamill, Jeff Bridges, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bradley Whitford, Sean Astin, and Josh Groban. The reason for the account's suspension remains unclear, but it appeared to be reinstated by early Tuesday. The suspension notice stated: "X suspends accounts which violate the X rules." After the suspension, Ross Morales Rocketto, one of the group's organisers, tweeted, "Got @elonmusk [X owner] scared." Got @elonmusk scared. https://t.co/HBwT5KqLmZ — Ross Morales Rocketto (@RossMoRock) July 30, 2024 × Brett Meiselas, co-founder of MeidasTouch, posted a photo of the suspended account on X, commenting: "This is the real election interference." Mike Nellis, another member of the organisation, updated on Tuesday that the X account, though reinstated, is still suspended. Also read: US: New suspect in 1991 murder case 'kills himself' after police take his DNA sample He announced that the account is now "permanently in read-only mode," preventing it from posting, interacting with content, or creating new accounts. Nellis urged supporters to keep donating to Harris' campaign, stating: "Don't let them silence us." Elon Musk is about to find out that it’s liberal white guys that buy his cars and stock. “ImMa fREe SpeEcH aBsOluTisT!” pic.twitter.com/Kfh7h4BfWn — Former Republican (@Sjacobs2020) July 30, 2024 × After a brief suspension, the organisers set up a backup account @dudesforharris, which swiftly attracted over 20,000 followers before the original account was reinstated. The ban sparked concerns among Democrats about Musk, who has labelled himself a “free speech absolutist.” Once the suspension was lifted, the group tweeted, “Uh oh... we pissed off @elonmusk (don't worry... can't keep a good dude offline for long).” The post quickly gained thousands of views, leading Democratic supporters to accuse the Tesla founder of “election interference.” (With inputs from agencies)

X suspends ‘White Dudes for Harris’ account; Democrats accuse it of ‘election interference’

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:50,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2003}">Elon Musk, the Tesla, and SpaceX CEO, has alleged that Sundar Pichai-run Google is interfering in the 2024 US Elections and has warned the tech giant that the company is going to face "a lot of trouble".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:80,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:50,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2069}">The X owner, on his social media platform, posted a screenshot of a Google search as evidence for the alleged election interference. In it, a search for "President Donald" can be seen bringing up results, including "President Donald Duck" and "President Donald Regan" but not Donald Trump.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:433,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2422}">Replying to a user's comment on his post, he further said, "They're getting themselves into a lot of trouble if they interfere with the election."</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:836,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2825}">On the other hand, some users slammed Musk and questioned him, "And you have a search ban on so many accounts you don't like. What's the difference?".</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:934,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2923}">Some users have meanwhile jumped in with their support for "President Donald Duck". One user wrote,&nbsp;"President Donald Duck sounds good ngl".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:983,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:50,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2972}">A Google search by WION for the keywords "President Donald" had "President Donald Trump" among its results. However, as per an X user, the search limitation for results related to Trump are only valid for the US.</p>

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Elon Musk, the Tesla, and SpaceX CEO, has alleged that Sundar Pichai-run Google is interfering in the 2024 US Elections and has warned the tech giant that the company is going to face "a lot of trouble".

Elon Musk, the Tesla, and SpaceX CEO, has alleged that Sundar Pichai-run Google is interfering in the 2024 US Elections and has warned the tech giant that the company is going to face "a lot of trouble". The X owner, on his social media platform, posted a screenshot of a Google search as evidence for the alleged election interference. In it, a search for "President Donald" can be seen bringing up results, including "President Donald Duck" and "President Donald Regan" but not Donald Trump. Posting the screenshot, Musk wrote, "Wow, Google has a search ban on President Donald Trump! Election interference?" Wow, Google has a search ban on President Donald Trump! Election interference? pic.twitter.com/dJzgVAAFZA — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 29, 2024 × Also read | Diversity hire?': Elon Musk shares controversial video of Kamala Harris ahead of US elections. Watch! Replying to a user's comment on his post, he further said, "They're getting themselves into a lot of trouble if they interfere with the election." They’re getting themselves into a lot of trouble if they interfere with the election — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 29, 2024 × Mixed reactions to Musk's post Musk, who in his rights is a controversial figure, has triggered mixed reactions to his post. People left comments like "Google is owned by Democrats," and "Democrats CANNOT win without interfering and cheating in every election". A third user falsely reiterated Trump's claim that he had won the 2020 US elections and said, "They don't even hide it anymore. Not sure who needs to hear this but TRUMP WON IN 2020 TOO." On the other hand, some users slammed Musk and questioned him, "And you have a search ban on so many accounts you don't like. What's the difference?". Also read | Trump shooter Thomas Crooks was spotted by cops nearly 100 minutes before shooting: Report Some users have meanwhile jumped in with their support for "President Donald Duck". One user wrote, "President Donald Duck sounds good ngl". A Google search by WION for the keywords "President Donald" had "President Donald Trump" among its results. However, as per an X user, the search limitation for results related to Trump are only valid for the US. "Interesting, via Canada it is correct (screenshot below). VPN to US, same results as you: 'president Donald Duck'," said the user woonomic. However, a WION search using a US location VPN had "President Donald Trump" among its results.

President Donald...Duck?: Elon Musk claims Google biased against Trump, interfering in US Elections

US-listed Chinese electric vehicle companies are outspending Tesla on research and development. Companies like Nio dedicated 29 percent of revenue to R&D in the first quarter. Meanwhile, Tesla's R&D expenditure stands at a comparatively modest 5.4 percent.

China’s Nio outspends Tesla in R&D by over five times

<p>Tesla CEO Elon Musk's transgender daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson came out in&nbsp;public and gave her first interview in which she alleged that her father was cruel to her because she was queer after he called her figuratively "dead".</p>

<p>The 20-year-old Wilson, while speaking to NBC News, said that Musk crossed the line when he said she was “not a girl” and called her figuratively “dead".</p>

<p>“I think he was under the assumption that I wasn’t going to say anything and I would just let this go unchallenged,” said Wilson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Which I’m not going to do, because if you’re going to lie about me, like, blatantly to an audience of millions, I’m not just gonna let that slide," she added.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/elon-musk-announces-his-son-is-dead-blames-woke-mind-virus-for-killing-his-trans-child-743257">Elon Musk announces his 'son is dead', blames 'woke mind virus' for killing his trans child</a></p>

<p>She further said that as much as she could remember, Musk has never been a supportive father. She added that his presence in her life has been very little and he had left her and her siblings to be cared for by their mother although he had joint custody of the children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also claimed that the Tesla&nbsp;owner berated her when he was there with her.</p>

<p>“He was cold. He’s very quick to anger. He is uncaring and narcissistic," Musk's daughter said.</p>

<h2><strong>Musk forced his trans daughter to become masculine</strong></h2>

<p>She alleged that her father had also harassed her for showing her feminine traits and pressured her to become masculine.</p>

<p>“I was in fourth grade. We went on this road trip that I didn’t know was actually just an advertisement for one of the cars — I don’t remember which one — and he was constantly yelling at me viciously because my voice was too high. It was cruel,” she said.</p>

<p>Musk had Wilson and her twin brother from his first wife and author Justine Musk. In 2008, the couple divorced, and the parents shared custody of the children.</p>

<p>In 2022, Wilson had filed a plea in California to change her name and also denounced her father in the process.</p>

<p>“I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form,” she was quoted as saying in the court filing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I would like to emphasise one thing: I am an adult. I am 20 years old. I am not a child. My life should be defined by my own choices," said Wilson to NBC News.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what Elon Musk said</strong></h2>

<p>Musk made a shocking statement when he figuratively said that his son has been killed by "the woke mind virus" after he got "tricked" and allowed his child to access puberty blockers.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk says will fight Zuckerberg “any place, any time, any rules”&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>"It happened to one of my older boys, where I was essentially tricked into signing documents for one of my older boys, Xavier. This is before I had any understanding of what was going on. COVID was going on, so there was a lot of confusion and I was told Xavier might commit suicide if he doesn't," said Musk, in the interview with Dr. Jordan Peterson.</p>

<p>"I lost my son, essentially. They call it deadnaming for a reason. The reason it's called deadnaming is because your son is dead. My son Xavier is dead, killed by the woke mind virus," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Tesla CEO Elon Musk's transgender daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson came out in public and gave her first interview in which she alleged that her father was cruel to her because she was queer after he called her figuratively "dead".

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's transgender daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson came out in public and gave her first interview in which she alleged that her father was cruel to her because she was queer after he called her figuratively "dead". The 20-year-old Wilson, while speaking to NBC News, said that Musk crossed the line when he said she was “not a girl” and called her figuratively “dead". “I think he was under the assumption that I wasn’t going to say anything and I would just let this go unchallenged,” said Wilson. “Which I’m not going to do, because if you’re going to lie about me, like, blatantly to an audience of millions, I’m not just gonna let that slide," she added. Also Read: Elon Musk announces his 'son is dead', blames 'woke mind virus' for killing his trans child She further said that as much as she could remember, Musk has never been a supportive father. She added that his presence in her life has been very little and he had left her and her siblings to be cared for by their mother although he had joint custody of the children. She also claimed that the Tesla owner berated her when he was there with her. “He was cold. He’s very quick to anger. He is uncaring and narcissistic," Musk's daughter said. Musk forced his trans daughter to become masculine She alleged that her father had also harassed her for showing her feminine traits and pressured her to become masculine. “I was in fourth grade. We went on this road trip that I didn’t know was actually just an advertisement for one of the cars — I don’t remember which one — and he was constantly yelling at me viciously because my voice was too high. It was cruel,” she said. Musk had Wilson and her twin brother from his first wife and author Justine Musk. In 2008, the couple divorced, and the parents shared custody of the children. In 2022, Wilson had filed a plea in California to change her name and also denounced her father in the process. “I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form,” she was quoted as saying in the court filing. “I would like to emphasise one thing: I am an adult. I am 20 years old. I am not a child. My life should be defined by my own choices," said Wilson to NBC News. Here's what Elon Musk said Musk made a shocking statement when he figuratively said that his son has been killed by "the woke mind virus" after he got "tricked" and allowed his child to access puberty blockers. Watch: Elon Musk says will fight Zuckerberg “any place, any time, any rules” "It happened to one of my older boys, where I was essentially tricked into signing documents for one of my older boys, Xavier. This is before I had any understanding of what was going on. COVID was going on, so there was a lot of confusion and I was told Xavier might commit suicide if he doesn't," said Musk, in the interview with Dr. Jordan Peterson. "I lost my son, essentially. They call it deadnaming for a reason. The reason it's called deadnaming is because your son is dead. My son Xavier is dead, killed by the woke mind virus," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk’s trans daughter retorts back after he calls her 'dead', says Tesla owner was 'cold, cruel'

Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk's daughter 'disowned him'. She has slammed her father’s claim that Wilson was 'killed by the woke-mind virus'. She criticised her father’s recent comments about her gender transition.

Elon Musk’s Daughter ‘Disowns’ Him After Tech Billionaire Claims His Son 'Died'

Elon Musk threw down the gauntlet and challenged the Meta CEO to a cage match last year. Zuckerberg accepted the challenge, but the epic showdown never happened. Now, more than a year later, Musk said that he’s again open to fighting - this time on Zuckerberg’s terms. Elon Musk said he will fight Zuckerberg “any place, any time, any rules.” Watch in for more details!

Elon Musk says will fight Zuckerberg “any place, any time, any rules” | WION Originals

<p>Tesla CEO Elon Musk has initiated a poll on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, asking users whether the electric vehicle giant should invest USD 5 billion in his artificial intelligence startup, xAI. This bold proposition comes at a critical juncture for Tesla, which recently reported its lowest profit margin in five years due to aggressive price cuts and increased spending on AI projects.</p>

<p>The poll, launched by Musk, quickly gained traction with over 386,000 participants in just three hours, showing a strong 70% support for the proposed investment. However, Musk was quick to clarify that this poll is merely "to test the waters," emphasising that both board approval and a shareholder vote would be necessary for any such investment to materialise.</p>

<p>This potential move intersects with Tesla's ongoing efforts in autonomous driving and AI integration. During Tesla's recent earnings call, Musk highlighted potential synergies between xAI and Tesla, suggesting that xAI could be "helpful in advancing full self-driving and in building up the new Tesla data centre." He also hinted at the possibility of integrating xAI's chatbot, Grok, with Tesla's software ecosystem.</p>

<p>The timing of this poll is particularly noteworthy, coming on the heels of Tesla's challenging financial report. The company's decision to cut prices and increase AI-related expenditures has put pressure on its profit margins, raising questions about the wisdom of a substantial investment in an external AI venture at this time.</p>

<p>Musk's xAI, launched in 2023, positions itself as an alternative to ChatGPT and has already attracted significant investor interest. The startup recently raised USD 6 billion in a Series B funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of USD 24 billion. Prominent backers include Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital, underscoring the high expectations for xAI in the competitive AI landscape.</p>

<p>Adding another layer of complexity to this potential investment is Musk's previous statement about his plans for xAI ownership. He has indicated that a quarter of xAI would be owned by investors in X, the social media platform he acquired for USD 44 billion. This interconnected ownership structure raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and the allocation of resources across Musk's various ventures.</p>

<p>During the Tesla earnings call, Musk addressed concerns about resource diversion from Tesla to his other companies. He dismissed these worries, though a recent CNBC report claimed that Musk had redirected thousands of AI chips originally destined for Tesla to xAI and X, citing Tesla's data centre capacity constraints.</p>

<p>This is not the first time Musk has used X polls to gauge public opinion on major business decisions. In 2021, he famously polled users about selling 10% of his Tesla stake, a move that preceded actual share sales just days later. This pattern of decision-making through social media polls has drawn both praise for its transparency and criticism for potentially bypassing traditional corporate governance structures.</p>

<p>As the poll continues to gather responses, the tech and financial worlds are closely watching the outcome and its potential implications. The proposed USD 5 billion investment, if realised, would represent a significant shift in Tesla's strategy, potentially accelerating its AI capabilities but also raising questions about resource allocation and corporate focus.</p>


Tesla CEO Elon Musk has initiated a poll on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, asking users whether the electric vehicle giant should invest USD 5 billion in his artificial intelligence startup, xAI.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has initiated a poll on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, asking users whether the electric vehicle giant should invest USD 5 billion in his artificial intelligence startup, xAI. This bold proposition comes at a critical juncture for Tesla, which recently reported its lowest profit margin in five years due to aggressive price cuts and increased spending on AI projects. The poll, launched by Musk, quickly gained traction with over 386,000 participants in just three hours, showing a strong 70% support for the proposed investment. However, Musk was quick to clarify that this poll is merely "to test the waters," emphasising that both board approval and a shareholder vote would be necessary for any such investment to materialise. This potential move intersects with Tesla's ongoing efforts in autonomous driving and AI integration. During Tesla's recent earnings call, Musk highlighted potential synergies between xAI and Tesla, suggesting that xAI could be "helpful in advancing full self-driving and in building up the new Tesla data centre." He also hinted at the possibility of integrating xAI's chatbot, Grok, with Tesla's software ecosystem. The timing of this poll is particularly noteworthy, coming on the heels of Tesla's challenging financial report. The company's decision to cut prices and increase AI-related expenditures has put pressure on its profit margins, raising questions about the wisdom of a substantial investment in an external AI venture at this time. Musk's xAI, launched in 2023, positions itself as an alternative to ChatGPT and has already attracted significant investor interest. The startup recently raised USD 6 billion in a Series B funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of USD 24 billion. Prominent backers include Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital, underscoring the high expectations for xAI in the competitive AI landscape. Adding another layer of complexity to this potential investment is Musk's previous statement about his plans for xAI ownership. He has indicated that a quarter of xAI would be owned by investors in X, the social media platform he acquired for USD 44 billion. This interconnected ownership structure raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and the allocation of resources across Musk's various ventures. During the Tesla earnings call, Musk addressed concerns about resource diversion from Tesla to his other companies. He dismissed these worries, though a recent CNBC report claimed that Musk had redirected thousands of AI chips originally destined for Tesla to xAI and X, citing Tesla's data centre capacity constraints. This is not the first time Musk has used X polls to gauge public opinion on major business decisions. In 2021, he famously polled users about selling 10% of his Tesla stake, a move that preceded actual share sales just days later. This pattern of decision-making through social media polls has drawn both praise for its transparency and criticism for potentially bypassing traditional corporate governance structures. As the poll continues to gather responses, the tech and financial worlds are closely watching the outcome and its potential implications. The proposed USD 5 billion investment, if realised, would represent a significant shift in Tesla's strategy, potentially accelerating its AI capabilities but also raising questions about resource allocation and corporate focus.

Elon Musk polls X users on USD 5 billion Tesla investment in xAI

<p>Elon Musk has denied reports claiming that he was donating $45 million a month to a super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump in the run-up to the November election.</p>

<p>In an interview with conservative commentator Jordan Peterson, Musk stated, "What's been reported in the media is simply not true. I am not donating $45 million a month to Trump."</p>

<p>His denial comes after the Wall Street Journal report suggested Musk was planning substantial monthly donations to America PAC. The PAC focuses on voter registration and early voting initiatives in swing states, aiming to counter the Democrats' get-out-the-vote campaigns.</p>

<h2><strong>Musk's actual contributions to the PAC</strong></h2>

<p>Musk on X confirmed his support for America PAC, however, he clarified that his contributions were significantly lower than reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shooting-new-bodycam-video-shows-failed-assassin-thomas-crooks-in-pool-of-blood-on-roof-watch-743681">Trump shooting new bodycam video shows failed assassin Thomas Crooks in pool of blood on roof: WATCH</a></strong></p>

<p>"I am making some donations to America PAC, but at a much lower level, and the key values of the PAC are supporting a meritocracy and individual freedom," Musk said, replying to a user post&nbsp;on social media platform X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Republicans are mostly, but not entirely, on the side of merit and freedom."</p>

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<p>Musk, as per Fox Business, emphasised that America PAC, which he helped create, would support Trump, but "is not supposed to be a sort of hyperpartisan."</p>

<p>"I wouldn't say that I'm, for example, MAGA, or Make America Great Again. I think America is great. I'm more M-A-G, Make America Greater," Musk told Peterson.</p>

<h2><strong>Didn't Musk say he's not donating to either Biden or Trump?</strong></h2>

<p>Yes, the Tesla CEO&nbsp;in March said he did not plan to contribute to either the Trump or Biden campaigns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, this shift in his donation decision happens to align with Musk's recent endorsement of Trump following the assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/elon-musk-announces-his-son-is-dead-blames-woke-mind-virus-for-killing-his-trans-child-743257">Elon Musk announces his 'son is dead', blames 'woke mind virus' for killing his trans child</a></strong></p>

<p>"I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," Musk wrote on X after the incident.</p>

<p>In his conversation with Peterson, Musk explained his alignment with Trump based on shared values of meritocracy and individual freedom and not the "cult of personality" around Trump".</p>

<p>He said he believes that Trump displayed "great courage" after the failed assassination attempt.</p>

<p>The billionaire has also shown support for the victims of the recent Trump campaign rally shooting. He donated $100,000 to a GoFundMe page authorised by Trump to assist the victims and their families. The shooting resulted in one rally attendee's death while protecting his family, and two other spectators were injured.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Elon Musk has denied reports claiming that he was donating $45 million a month to a super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump in the run-up to the November election.

Elon Musk has denied reports claiming that he was donating $45 million a month to a super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump in the run-up to the November election. In an interview with conservative commentator Jordan Peterson, Musk stated, "What's been reported in the media is simply not true. I am not donating $45 million a month to Trump." His denial comes after the Wall Street Journal report suggested Musk was planning substantial monthly donations to America PAC. The PAC focuses on voter registration and early voting initiatives in swing states, aiming to counter the Democrats' get-out-the-vote campaigns. Musk's actual contributions to the PAC Musk on X confirmed his support for America PAC, however, he clarified that his contributions were significantly lower than reported. Also read | Trump shooting new bodycam video shows failed assassin Thomas Crooks in pool of blood on roof: WATCH "I am making some donations to America PAC, but at a much lower level, and the key values of the PAC are supporting a meritocracy and individual freedom," Musk said, replying to a user post on social media platform X. "Republicans are mostly, but not entirely, on the side of merit and freedom." Yeah, it’s ridiculous. I am making some donations to America PAC, but at a much lower level and the key values of the PAC are supporting a meritocracy & individual freedom. Republicans are mostly, but not entirely, on the side of merit & freedom. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 24, 2024 × Musk, as per Fox Business, emphasised that America PAC, which he helped create, would support Trump, but "is not supposed to be a sort of hyperpartisan." "I wouldn't say that I'm, for example, MAGA, or Make America Great Again. I think America is great. I'm more M-A-G, Make America Greater," Musk told Peterson. Didn't Musk say he's not donating to either Biden or Trump? Yes, the Tesla CEO in March said he did not plan to contribute to either the Trump or Biden campaigns. However, this shift in his donation decision happens to align with Musk's recent endorsement of Trump following the assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month. Also read | Elon Musk announces his 'son is dead', blames 'woke mind virus' for killing his trans child "I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," Musk wrote on X after the incident. In his conversation with Peterson, Musk explained his alignment with Trump based on shared values of meritocracy and individual freedom and not the "cult of personality" around Trump". He said he believes that Trump displayed "great courage" after the failed assassination attempt. The billionaire has also shown support for the victims of the recent Trump campaign rally shooting. He donated $100,000 to a GoFundMe page authorised by Trump to assist the victims and their families. The shooting resulted in one rally attendee's death while protecting his family, and two other spectators were injured. (With inputs from agencies)

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