Tesla and Space X CEO Elon Musk Wednesday clarified that he won’t be donating money to either candidate for US President. “Just to be super clear, I am not donating money to either candidate for US President,” Musk said in a post from his official handle on the social media site X.

Elon Musk says he won't donate money to either US presidential candidate

It looks like a major change is coming to the social media platform X formerly known as Twitter. Elon Musk who owns the social media platform X is planning to remove likes and reposts from the users's feeds. Note that view counts however will remain visible.

Elon Musk planning to remove likes and reposts from X

OpenAI, the organisation behind artificial intelligence chat app ChatGPT, refuted Elon Musk's accusations of a betrayal of its original mission and announced its intention to seek the dismissal of the claims in court.

Musk, who in fact is a co-founder of OpenAI in 2015 alongside Sam Altman, had departed in 2018 and&nbsp;has become a prominent critic of the AI-focused organisation.

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Last week, Musk initiated a legal case against OpenAI, contending in a San Francisco court that the firm was initially intended to be a nonprofit entity.

In response, OpenAI and its executives stated in a blog post, "We intend to move to dismiss all of Elon's claims."

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OpenAI gained public attention in late 2022 with the launch of its chatbot, ChatGPT, capable of generating poems, essays, and excelling in exams.

Originally conceived as a nonprofit dedicated to developing artificial general intelligence (AGI), OpenAI aimed to create AI surpassing human capabilities across various measures of intelligence, with a focus on ensuring the technology's safety for humanity.

Microsoft invested approximately $13 billion in OpenAI in recent years, leading both companies to offer AI services to developers and individuals. Altman and other Silicon Valley startup executives presented their counter-arguments on Tuesday, supported by emails.

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Expressing disappointment in Musk's actions, the blog post stated, "We're sad that it's come to this with someone whom we've deeply admired — someone who inspired us to aim higher, then told us we would fail, started a competitor, and then sued us when we started making meaningful progress towards OpenAI's mission without him."

In 2017, realising the need for substantial capital, Musk suggested attaching OpenAI to Tesla as its "cash cow." However, facing resistance, Musk eventually left OpenAI, asserting a zero per cent probability of its success and expressing plans to develop an AGI competitor within Tesla.

Upon departure in February 2018, Musk conveyed support for OpenAI finding its own path to raising billions of dollars, according to the blog post.

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Additionally, Altman and colleagues highlighted OpenAI's commitment to providing free AI access to organisations and countries, citing Albania as an example, where OpenAI's tools are aiding EU accession acceleration by up to 5.5 years.

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OpenAI, the organisation behind artificial intelligence chat app ChatGPT, refuted Elon Musk's accusations of a betrayal of its original mission and announced its intention to seek the dismissal of the claims in court.

OpenAI, the organisation behind artificial intelligence chat app ChatGPT, refuted Elon Musk's accusations of a betrayal of its original mission and announced its intention to seek the dismissal of the claims in court. Musk, who in fact is a co-founder of OpenAI in 2015 alongside Sam Altman, had departed in 2018 and has become a prominent critic of the AI-focused organisation. Also read: Elon Musk files lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for abandoning firm's founding mission Last week, Musk initiated a legal case against OpenAI, contending in a San Francisco court that the firm was initially intended to be a nonprofit entity. In response, OpenAI and its executives stated in a blog post, "We intend to move to dismiss all of Elon's claims." Also read: Elon Musk loses $56 bn pay package in legal battle OpenAI gained public attention in late 2022 with the launch of its chatbot, ChatGPT, capable of generating poems, essays, and excelling in exams. Originally conceived as a nonprofit dedicated to developing artificial general intelligence (AGI), OpenAI aimed to create AI surpassing human capabilities across various measures of intelligence, with a focus on ensuring the technology's safety for humanity. Microsoft invested approximately $13 billion in OpenAI in recent years, leading both companies to offer AI services to developers and individuals. Altman and other Silicon Valley startup executives presented their counter-arguments on Tuesday, supported by emails. Also read: 'Nothing short of remarkable': THIS is how much Elon Musk earns in one minute Expressing disappointment in Musk's actions, the blog post stated, "We're sad that it's come to this with someone whom we've deeply admired — someone who inspired us to aim higher, then told us we would fail, started a competitor, and then sued us when we started making meaningful progress towards OpenAI's mission without him." In 2017, realising the need for substantial capital, Musk suggested attaching OpenAI to Tesla as its "cash cow." However, facing resistance, Musk eventually left OpenAI, asserting a zero per cent probability of its success and expressing plans to develop an AGI competitor within Tesla. Upon departure in February 2018, Musk conveyed support for OpenAI finding its own path to raising billions of dollars, according to the blog post. Also read: Elon Musk's Tesla to set up first Indian manufacturing plant in Gujarat: Report Additionally, Altman and colleagues highlighted OpenAI's commitment to providing free AI access to organisations and countries, citing Albania as an example, where OpenAI's tools are aiding EU accession acceleration by up to 5.5 years. (With inputs from agencies)

OpenAI rejects Elon Musk’s accusations of betrayal, to counter him in court

Elon Musk: Not donating money to either candidate in US presidential race

Arsonists identifying as the Volcano Group caused Tesla's German factory to lose power, potentially leading to damages amounting to almost $1 billion, claimed the Elon Musk company.

The incident in which a single high-voltage power mast near the Tesla factory in Grünheide was set ablaze left over 60,000 residents in Brandenburg and parts of Berlin without electricity. It has raised broader concerns about safeguarding critical infrastructure from vandals and saboteurs.

<h2>Elend&nbsp;'Misery' Musk</h2>

In a statement to the media, the arsonist group referred to Tesla CEO Elon Musk as "Elend" Musk, using a wordplay that means "misery" in German, and claimed that "the complete destruction of the Gigafactory and the lopping off of technofascists like 'Elend' Musk are a step on the path towards liberation from the patriarchy".

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As per a Fortune report citing the plant's senior director Andre Thierig, due to the disruption production was halted, affecting around 1,000 vehicles per day, which he said could ramp up losses in the "high hundreds of millions" of euros.

Tesla's European factory in Grünheide, its first in Europe, produces the Model Y crossover for most European left-hand drive markets, including Germany.

<h2>Impact on Tesla</h2>

With the factory's ventilation system offline, all 12,500 employees had to be sent home, and repairs by the local grid operator could take several days.

"We currently do not expect to resume production this week," Thierig told the press.

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The attackers, described by Musk as the "dumbest eco-terrorists on Earth," have managed to evade arrest despite their sporadic attacks on electronic cables controlling telecommunications, trains, and manufacturing plants in remote locations once every year or two.

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The Federal Association for the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (BSKI) vice chairperson Hans-Walter Borries suggested using drones to monitor critical infrastructure, stating that more needs to be done to protect these vulnerable targets.

"We need to protect these objects just like we might with a military installation," he told regional broadcaster Radio Berlin-Brandenburg on Tuesday.

This incident adds to a series of challenges faced by Tesla's European factory, including recent local opposition to its expansion and allegations of water pollution.

As per Fortune, this incident could have a "silver lining". Despite these setbacks, the production stoppage could help reduce unsold inventory in Europe without requiring additional price incentives.

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Arsonists identifying as the Volcano Group caused Tesla's German factory to lose power, potentially leading to damages amounting to almost $1 billion, claimed the Elon Musk company.

Arsonists identifying as the Volcano Group caused Tesla's German factory to lose power, potentially leading to damages amounting to almost $1 billion, claimed the Elon Musk company. The incident in which a single high-voltage power mast near the Tesla factory in Grünheide was set ablaze left over 60,000 residents in Brandenburg and parts of Berlin without electricity. It has raised broader concerns about safeguarding critical infrastructure from vandals and saboteurs. Elend 'Misery' Musk In a statement to the media, the arsonist group referred to Tesla CEO Elon Musk as "Elend" Musk, using a wordplay that means "misery" in German, and claimed that "the complete destruction of the Gigafactory and the lopping off of technofascists like 'Elend' Musk are a step on the path towards liberation from the patriarchy". Also read | OpenAI and Elon Musk in legal tangle: AI mission derailed by clash over control and profit As per a Fortune report citing the plant's senior director Andre Thierig, due to the disruption production was halted, affecting around 1,000 vehicles per day, which he said could ramp up losses in the "high hundreds of millions" of euros. Tesla's European factory in Grünheide, its first in Europe, produces the Model Y crossover for most European left-hand drive markets, including Germany. Impact on Tesla With the factory's ventilation system offline, all 12,500 employees had to be sent home, and repairs by the local grid operator could take several days. "We currently do not expect to resume production this week," Thierig told the press. Also read | Apple faces 24 pc dip in China iPhone sales amid Huawei's 64 pc surge The attackers, described by Musk as the "dumbest eco-terrorists on Earth," have managed to evade arrest despite their sporadic attacks on electronic cables controlling telecommunications, trains, and manufacturing plants in remote locations once every year or two. These are either the dumbest eco-terrorists on Earth or they’re puppets of those who don’t have good environmental goals. Stopping production of electric vehicles, rather than fossil fuel vehicles, ist extrem dumm. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 5, 2024 × The Federal Association for the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (BSKI) vice chairperson Hans-Walter Borries suggested using drones to monitor critical infrastructure, stating that more needs to be done to protect these vulnerable targets. "We need to protect these objects just like we might with a military installation," he told regional broadcaster Radio Berlin-Brandenburg on Tuesday. This incident adds to a series of challenges faced by Tesla's European factory, including recent local opposition to its expansion and allegations of water pollution. As per Fortune, this incident could have a "silver lining". Despite these setbacks, the production stoppage could help reduce unsold inventory in Europe without requiring additional price incentives. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's Tesla suffers $1bn in losses after arsonists cause power outage at German factory

Tesla and ex Chief Elon Musk says he won't donate money to either likely Republican Nominee Donald Trump or of course President Joe Biden now the comments come after a meeting with the GOP candidate earlier on Sunday. Watch to know more!

US Elections 2024: Elon Musk says 'not donating money to either candidate for Presidency'

Elon Musk took a dig at rival Meta after social media platforms Facebook and Instagram faced a global outage on Tuesday evening. Watch in for more details!

Global users report another Meta outage

Elon Musk took to his X (formerly Twitter) profile to bash the Biden administration for "importing voters and creating a national security threat." Watch in for more details!

US: Elon Musk bashes Joe Biden for 'importing voters'

Tesla's electric vehicle plant near Berlin came to a standstill and this after a power outage. Well, the fire however, did not reach the electric car makers factory itself but it did burn an electricity pylon.

Tesla German plant halts production after suspected arson attack, Musk calls attack 'extremely dumb'

Former top executives of Twitter, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, have sued Elon Musk, claiming he owes them nearly $130 million after taking over the social media company which he renamed X.

The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court on Monday, accuses Musk of using "his wealth and power to run roughshod over anyone who disagrees with him".

"Musk doesn't pay his bills, believes the rules don't apply to him," it states, as quoted by AFP.

<h2>The top executives suing Musk</h2>

Former CEO Parag Agrawal, who is seeking $57.4 million in benefits, former CFO Ned Segal, who is asking for $44.5 million along with former chief legal officer Vijaya Gadde and the company's then General Counsel Sean Edgett, are behind this lawsuit.

Musk fired Agrawal, Gadde, and Segal from their positions in late October 2022 after his contentious $44 billion takeover of Twitter. The lawsuit, citing a recent biography, claims that Musk ensured the executives could not resign from the company before he fired them in the immediate aftermath of the takeover.

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The executives claim that they were denied severance pay and that they are owed one year's salary and hundreds of thousands of stock options.

"Because Musk decided he didn't want to pay plaintiffs' severance benefits, he simply fired them without reason, then made up (a) fake cause and appointed employees of his various companies to uphold his decision."

"This is the Musk playbook: to keep the money he owes other people, and force them to sue him," they state in the 39-page lawsuit.&nbsp;

They also allege that their efforts to "appropriately and vigorously" represent the interests of Twitter's public shareholders during Musk's attempt to back out of the deal led to Musk vowing revenge against them.&nbsp;

"For their efforts, Musk vowed a lifetime of revenge," says the lawsuit.

<h2>X's troubles</h2>

In a separate case, Agrawal, Gadde, and Segal are suing Musk to be reimbursed for the costs of litigation, investigations, and congressional inquiries related to their former roles at Twitter.

In addition, X faces two proposed class actions demanding severance payments of at least $500 million for laid-off workers after Musk's acquisition, and a third lawsuit from six former senior managers making similar claims. X has denied wrongdoing.

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Previously, the social media giant faced lawsuits for not paying its former PR firm, landlords, vendors, and consultants.

Musk, who describes himself as a "free speech absolutist," promised to remove restrictions on Twitter after acquiring the platform. Following the takeover, Twitter was renamed X, and its staff numbers were significantly reduced, with content moderation being de-prioritised and many previously banned accounts being reinstated. Subsequently, many advertisers have left the platform.&nbsp;

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Former top executives of Twitter, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, have sued Elon Musk, claiming he owes them nearly $130 million after taking over the social media company which he renamed X.

Former top executives of Twitter, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, have sued Elon Musk, claiming he owes them nearly $130 million after taking over the social media company which he renamed X. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court on Monday, accuses Musk of using "his wealth and power to run roughshod over anyone who disagrees with him". "Musk doesn't pay his bills, believes the rules don't apply to him," it states, as quoted by AFP. The top executives suing Musk Former CEO Parag Agrawal, who is seeking $57.4 million in benefits, former CFO Ned Segal, who is asking for $44.5 million along with former chief legal officer Vijaya Gadde and the company's then General Counsel Sean Edgett, are behind this lawsuit. Musk fired Agrawal, Gadde, and Segal from their positions in late October 2022 after his contentious $44 billion takeover of Twitter. The lawsuit, citing a recent biography, claims that Musk ensured the executives could not resign from the company before he fired them in the immediate aftermath of the takeover. Also read | 'Who is worse? Musk or Hitler?' Google's AI model Gemini faces shutdown calls for refusing to answer question The executives claim that they were denied severance pay and that they are owed one year's salary and hundreds of thousands of stock options. "Because Musk decided he didn't want to pay plaintiffs' severance benefits, he simply fired them without reason, then made up (a) fake cause and appointed employees of his various companies to uphold his decision." "This is the Musk playbook: to keep the money he owes other people, and force them to sue him," they state in the 39-page lawsuit. They also allege that their efforts to "appropriately and vigorously" represent the interests of Twitter's public shareholders during Musk's attempt to back out of the deal led to Musk vowing revenge against them. "For their efforts, Musk vowed a lifetime of revenge," says the lawsuit. X's troubles In a separate case, Agrawal, Gadde, and Segal are suing Musk to be reimbursed for the costs of litigation, investigations, and congressional inquiries related to their former roles at Twitter. In addition, X faces two proposed class actions demanding severance payments of at least $500 million for laid-off workers after Musk's acquisition, and a third lawsuit from six former senior managers making similar claims. X has denied wrongdoing. Also read | Tesla ordered 4,000 pies before cancelling, Musk forced to take care of bill Previously, the social media giant faced lawsuits for not paying its former PR firm, landlords, vendors, and consultants. Musk, who describes himself as a "free speech absolutist," promised to remove restrictions on Twitter after acquiring the platform. Following the takeover, Twitter was renamed X, and its staff numbers were significantly reduced, with content moderation being de-prioritised and many previously banned accounts being reinstated. Subsequently, many advertisers have left the platform. (With inputs from agencies)

Doesn't pay his bills: Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, other former execs sue Musk over $130mn unpaid benefits

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk on Tuesday (Mar 5) slammed the Biden administration for "importing voters and creating a national security threat". Musk's remarks came on "Super Tuesday" — the biggest day of primaries in the presidential election cycle.&nbsp;

Taking to his official X account, Musk shared a news article done by Daily Mail which reports details of the Biden administration's acknowledgement of flying migrants into the United States. The headline of the report read - "Biden administration admits flying 320,000 migrants secretly into the US to reduce the number of crossing at the border has national security 'vulnerabilities'."&nbsp;

Musk wrote in the caption, "This administration is both importing voters and creating a national security threat from unvetted illegal immigrants. It is highly probable that the groundwork is being laid for something far worse than 9/11. Just a matter of time."&nbsp;

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Immigration has become one of the major issues for the 2024 election with US President Joe Biden and likely Republican challenger Donald Trump walking the US-Mexico border in Texas on February 29. Their recent trips have highlighted that both parties want to use it to their advantage in their own way.&nbsp;

Trump continued his attacks on migrants arriving at the border, calling them "terrorists" and criminals. He said, "This is a Joe Biden invasion."&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Biden told the officials, "I want the American people to know what we're trying to get done. We can't afford not to do this."&nbsp;

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In the past few years, the number of people who are illegally crossing the US border has been rising. Some reports have come up with reasons for such a rise, stating climate change, war and unrest in other nations are contributing to the migration of people.&nbsp;

Government statistics published in January revealed that the US Border Patrol had nearly 250,000 encounters with migrants crossing into the United States from Mexico in December 2023. As per the report, it was the highest monthly total on record, easily eclipsing the previous peak of about 224,000 encounters in May 2022.&nbsp;

(With inputs from&nbsp;agencies)&nbsp;

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk on Tuesday (Mar 5) slammed the Biden administration for "importing voters and creating a national security threat". Musk's remarks came on "Super Tuesday" — the biggest day of primaries in the presidential election cycle.

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk on Tuesday (Mar 5) slammed the Biden administration for "importing voters and creating a national security threat". Musk's remarks came on "Super Tuesday" — the biggest day of primaries in the presidential election cycle. Taking to his official X account, Musk shared a news article done by Daily Mail which reports details of the Biden administration's acknowledgement of flying migrants into the United States. The headline of the report read - "Biden administration admits flying 320,000 migrants secretly into the US to reduce the number of crossing at the border has national security 'vulnerabilities'." Musk wrote in the caption, "This administration is both importing voters and creating a national security threat from unvetted illegal immigrants. It is highly probable that the groundwork is being laid for something far worse than 9/11. Just a matter of time." Also read: Elon Musk is again toppled as world's richest person. Here's who has replaced him this time This administration is both importing voters and creating a national security threat from unvetted illegal immigrants. It is highly probable that the groundwork is being laid for something far worse than 9/11. Just a matter of time. pic.twitter.com/kuilPxAvv3 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 5, 2024 × Immigration has become one of the major issues for the 2024 election with US President Joe Biden and likely Republican challenger Donald Trump walking the US-Mexico border in Texas on February 29. Their recent trips have highlighted that both parties want to use it to their advantage in their own way. Trump continued his attacks on migrants arriving at the border, calling them "terrorists" and criminals. He said, "This is a Joe Biden invasion." Meanwhile, Biden told the officials, "I want the American people to know what we're trying to get done. We can't afford not to do this." Also read: China plans ‘all-seeing’ surveillance camera network on moon to secure its lunar base In the past few years, the number of people who are illegally crossing the US border has been rising. Some reports have come up with reasons for such a rise, stating climate change, war and unrest in other nations are contributing to the migration of people. Government statistics published in January revealed that the US Border Patrol had nearly 250,000 encounters with migrants crossing into the United States from Mexico in December 2023. As per the report, it was the highest monthly total on record, easily eclipsing the previous peak of about 224,000 encounters in May 2022. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk slams Biden administration over 'importing' migrants for vote bank

After more than nine months, Tesla owner Elon Musk has again lost the title of the richest person in the world. Musk was toppled from the highest position in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and the place was taken by Amazon.

After more than nine months, Tesla owner Elon Musk has again lost the title of the richest person in the world. Musk was toppled from the highest position in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and the place was taken by Amazon.com's founder Jeff Bezos after shares in Tesla Inc. fell by 27 per cent on Monday (Mar 4). Currently, Musk has a net worth of $197.7 billion and the fortune of Bezos is $200.3 billion. This is the first time since 2021 that 60-year-old Bezos has topped the rankings of the richest people published by Bloomberg. Also Read: 'Doesn't pay his bills': Former Twitter executives sue Elon Musk for withholding $130mn in unpaid benefits The gap in the wealth owned by 52-year-old Musk, and Bezos, which at one point was almost $142 billion, has been declining. Although both belong to the "Magnificent Seven stocks" which have rallied US equity markets, since late 2022, the shares of Amazon have more than doubled. The shares of Tesla, which had peaked in 2021, are down by 50 per cent. What led Bezos atop the wealth rankings? A major chunk of Bezos's fortune is generated from his 9 per cent stake in Amazon. He is the largest shareholder of the online retailer even after he unloaded 50 million shares, which were worth nearly $8.5 billion last month. In 2017, Bezos became the world's richest person after taking over Microsoft Inc co-founder Bill Gates. However, due to a massive rally in Tesla shares, Musk remained at the top spot for much of 2021 and Bezos kept lurking behind. Watch: Elon Musk visits Aushwitz-Birkenau amid row over anti-semitic allegation Later in 2021, Bezos fell way behind and was not able to regain the top spot until now. Meanwhile, 74-year-old Bernard Arnault, who is the chairman of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, - the largest luxury goods brand in the world, also ranks among the wealthiest people in the world with a net worth of $197.5 billion. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk is again toppled as world's richest person. Here's who has replaced him this time

Tesla's shares experienced a drop of more than 7 per cent on Monday following reports of a decline in sales in China for February.

The dip in sales in its key market has cast a shadow on the outlook for Tesla's global deliveries, especially amid mounting challenges such as diminishing demand and heightened competition.

The Lunar New Year holidays in China likely contributed to the slowdown in sales during February, affecting car purchasing activities in the region.

Tesla's sales in China, a crucial market for the EV giant, witnessed a decline in February, with sales of China-made vehicles dropping by 19 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Data from the China Passenger Car Association revealed that Tesla sold 60,365 vehicles during the month, marking the lowest volume since December 2022.

The Tesla Shanghai factory, which manufactures Model Y and Model 3 electric cars for the local market, Europe, and other countries, accounted for over half of Tesla's global deliveries last year.

The slump in Tesla's China sales has raised concerns among investors and analysts, particularly regarding the company's ability to sustain its global delivery momentum.

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives described the situation as a "perfect storm of headwinds" for Tesla in China, highlighting the negative impact on the company's stock performance.

In response to the challenging market conditions, Tesla has implemented several measures, including price cuts and incentives, to stimulate demand and fend off competition from Chinese rivals like BYD.

Tesla unveiled more incentives this week, including as insurance reimbursements, to draw customers in the biggest car market globally.

However, the competitive landscape in China has intensified, with BYD launching a new version of its best-selling car at a price lower than its predecessor.

This move has escalated a price war among EV manufacturers, further complicating Tesla's efforts to regain momentum in the region. BYD also reported a significant decline in sales, down 37 per cent from the previous year.

In the United States, Tesla has introduced various incentives to stimulate sales, including offering 5,000 free Supercharging miles to customers who trade in their older vehicles for a new Tesla vehicle by March 31.

Additionally, Tesla temporarily reduced prices for some of its Model Y cars in February.

Analyst Troy Teslike revised his forecast for Tesla's global deliveries for the first quarter of this year, citing weaker-than-expected sales in China despite price cuts as indicative of "a demand problem."

Tesla had previously warned of "notably lower" sales growth for the year ahead as it focuses on ramping up production of its cheaper electric vehicles.

Elon Musk: No longer the world's richest person

Meanwhile, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has renounced his title as the richest person in the world.

According to a Forbes report, he is now surpassed by Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH.

Tesla's shares declined approximately 6.3 per cent on Monday, contributing to a significant drop in value this year, largely attributed to the aftermath of Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.

Musk's wealth, primarily tied to Tesla stock, soared during the carmaker's ascent, witnessing a surge of over 1,000 per cent in just two years.

Arnault, who holds over 60 per cent of LVMH's voting share class through various holding vehicles and family trusts, is estimated to be worth $186.2 billion by Forbes.

Meanwhile, Musk's fortune is closely linked to his Tesla shares, where he owns around 14.11 per cent of the outstanding shares, with a market value of $530 billion.

Additionally, Musk's ownership of more than 40 per cent of SpaceX shares further contributes to his net worth, boosted by the company's estimated valuation of $125 billion as of June 2022.

Despite a challenging year for stocks, LVMH shares have only experienced a modest decline of 1.5 per cent in 2022.

The luxury conglomerate, headquartered in Paris and listed on Euronext Paris, continues to demonstrate resilience amidst market volatility.

The shift in rankings, reflecting Arnault's ascent to the top of the wealth index, has been acknowledged by both Forbes and the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, although the latter uses slightly different methodologies for its assessments.

(With inputs from agencies)

Tesla's shares experienced a drop of more than 7 per cent on Monday following reports of a decline in sales in China for February. The dip in sales in its key market has cast a shadow on the outlook for Tesla's global deliveries, especially amid mounting challenges such as diminishing demand and heightened competition.

Tesla's shares experienced a drop of more than 7 per cent on Monday following reports of a decline in sales in China for February. The dip in sales in its key market has cast a shadow on the outlook for Tesla's global deliveries, especially amid mounting challenges such as diminishing demand and heightened competition. The Lunar New Year holidays in China likely contributed to the slowdown in sales during February, affecting car purchasing activities in the region. Tesla's sales in China, a crucial market for the EV giant, witnessed a decline in February, with sales of China-made vehicles dropping by 19 per cent compared to the same period last year. Data from the China Passenger Car Association revealed that Tesla sold 60,365 vehicles during the month, marking the lowest volume since December 2022. The Tesla Shanghai factory, which manufactures Model Y and Model 3 electric cars for the local market, Europe, and other countries, accounted for over half of Tesla's global deliveries last year. The slump in Tesla's China sales has raised concerns among investors and analysts, particularly regarding the company's ability to sustain its global delivery momentum. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives described the situation as a "perfect storm of headwinds" for Tesla in China, highlighting the negative impact on the company's stock performance. In response to the challenging market conditions, Tesla has implemented several measures, including price cuts and incentives, to stimulate demand and fend off competition from Chinese rivals like BYD. Tesla unveiled more incentives this week, including as insurance reimbursements, to draw customers in the biggest car market globally. However, the competitive landscape in China has intensified, with BYD launching a new version of its best-selling car at a price lower than its predecessor. This move has escalated a price war among EV manufacturers, further complicating Tesla's efforts to regain momentum in the region. BYD also reported a significant decline in sales, down 37 per cent from the previous year. In the United States, Tesla has introduced various incentives to stimulate sales, including offering 5,000 free Supercharging miles to customers who trade in their older vehicles for a new Tesla vehicle by March 31. Additionally, Tesla temporarily reduced prices for some of its Model Y cars in February. Analyst Troy Teslike revised his forecast for Tesla's global deliveries for the first quarter of this year, citing weaker-than-expected sales in China despite price cuts as indicative of "a demand problem." Tesla had previously warned of "notably lower" sales growth for the year ahead as it focuses on ramping up production of its cheaper electric vehicles. Elon Musk: No longer the world's richest person Meanwhile, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has renounced his title as the richest person in the world. According to a Forbes report, he is now surpassed by Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH. Tesla's shares declined approximately 6.3 per cent on Monday, contributing to a significant drop in value this year, largely attributed to the aftermath of Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. Musk's wealth, primarily tied to Tesla stock, soared during the carmaker's ascent, witnessing a surge of over 1,000 per cent in just two years. Arnault, who holds over 60 per cent of LVMH's voting share class through various holding vehicles and family trusts, is estimated to be worth $186.2 billion by Forbes. Meanwhile, Musk's fortune is closely linked to his Tesla shares, where he owns around 14.11 per cent of the outstanding shares, with a market value of $530 billion. Additionally, Musk's ownership of more than 40 per cent of SpaceX shares further contributes to his net worth, boosted by the company's estimated valuation of $125 billion as of June 2022. Despite a challenging year for stocks, LVMH shares have only experienced a modest decline of 1.5 per cent in 2022. The luxury conglomerate, headquartered in Paris and listed on Euronext Paris, continues to demonstrate resilience amidst market volatility. The shift in rankings, reflecting Arnault's ascent to the top of the wealth index, has been acknowledged by both Forbes and the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, although the latter uses slightly different methodologies for its assessments. (With inputs from agencies)

Tesla shares plunge over 7 per cent as China sales decline: Report

Elon Musk has initiated legal action against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging a departure from the company's original mission of developing artificial intelligence (AI) for the betterment of humanity without a profit motive.

Musk claims that Altman and Greg Brockman, the co-founders of OpenAI, initially sought his involvement to establish an open-source, non-profit entity.

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According to the lawsuit filed in San Francisco on Thursday, Musk contends that OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, deviated from its original commitment by prioritising profit over its altruistic objectives.

The legal complaint underscores the alleged breach of contract and asserts that OpenAI has maintained a veil of secrecy around the design of GPT-4, its most advanced AI model.

As of now, there has been no immediate response from OpenAI, Microsoft, or Musk to requests for comments from Reuters.

Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but stepped down from its board in 2018, is known for his involvement in various ventures, including electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla, rocket company SpaceX, and his acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion in October 2022.

Notably, Altman, a serial entrepreneur, faced dismissal from OpenAI's former board last year, with the board emphasising its commitment to safeguarding the company's mission of developing AI for the benefit of humanity. Altman later returned to the company with a new initial board.

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According to a report in the&nbsp;Washington Post, OpenAI is gearing up to appoint several new board members in March.

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, achieved rapid global popularity, becoming the fastest-growing software application within six months of its November 2022 launch.

Its success catalysed the introduction of competing chatbots from major players like Microsoft and Alphabet, as well as numerous startups that secured substantial funding capitalising on the generative AI hype.

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Since its inception, ChatGPT has found application in various industries, from summarising documents to generating computer code, prompting a competitive race among Big Tech companies to introduce their own AI offerings.

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Elon Musk has initiated legal action against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging a departure from the company's original mission of developing artificial intelligence (AI) for the betterment of humanity without a profit motive.

Elon Musk has initiated legal action against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging a departure from the company's original mission of developing artificial intelligence (AI) for the betterment of humanity without a profit motive. Musk claims that Altman and Greg Brockman, the co-founders of OpenAI, initially sought his involvement to establish an open-source, non-profit entity. Also read: 'Nothing short of remarkable': THIS is how much Elon Musk earns in one minute According to the lawsuit filed in San Francisco on Thursday, Musk contends that OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, deviated from its original commitment by prioritising profit over its altruistic objectives. The legal complaint underscores the alleged breach of contract and asserts that OpenAI has maintained a veil of secrecy around the design of GPT-4, its most advanced AI model. As of now, there has been no immediate response from OpenAI, Microsoft, or Musk to requests for comments from Reuters. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but stepped down from its board in 2018, is known for his involvement in various ventures, including electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla, rocket company SpaceX, and his acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion in October 2022. Notably, Altman, a serial entrepreneur, faced dismissal from OpenAI's former board last year, with the board emphasising its commitment to safeguarding the company's mission of developing AI for the benefit of humanity. Altman later returned to the company with a new initial board. Also read: Elon Musk's Tesla to set up first Indian manufacturing plant in Gujarat: Report According to a report in the Washington Post, OpenAI is gearing up to appoint several new board members in March. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, achieved rapid global popularity, becoming the fastest-growing software application within six months of its November 2022 launch. Its success catalysed the introduction of competing chatbots from major players like Microsoft and Alphabet, as well as numerous startups that secured substantial funding capitalising on the generative AI hype. Also read: Elon Musk loses $56 bn pay package in legal battle Since its inception, ChatGPT has found application in various industries, from summarising documents to generating computer code, prompting a competitive race among Big Tech companies to introduce their own AI offerings. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk files lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for abandoning firm's founding mission

Elon Musk, CEO of electric carmaker Tesla, had to step-in after the company ordered 4000 pies from a small bakery and then cancelled it. Giving Pies, the bakery in California, has now said that the outstanding bill is paid, said reports in media.

The Guardian reported that Voahangy Rasetarinera, the African-American owner of the bakery, told the news outlet that Tesla has paid, "...the $2k that I was out of".

The bakery in San Jose, California got a last-minute order of 2000 pies from the company on Valentine's Day. This meant a business of USD 6000 for the small bakery. As per reports, Tesla doubled the initial order to 4000 pies, and later cancelled the whole order.

Giving Pies owner Rasetarinera took to social media to say that to cater to Tesla, her bakery had to overlook other Black History Month catering inquiries before getting ready for the mammoth order. The bakery then had to purchase large amount of supplies in advance and the owner had to prepare the workforce “demanding production schedule”.

Sudden cancellation of the order made all these efforts, and money, go to waste.&nbsp;

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“To me, it was clear that Tesla’s corporate culture prioritized convenience over accountability, disregarding the livelihoods of small business owners like myself,” said Rasetarinera.

“This experience serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability faced by small businesses when dealing with larger corporations. Despite our best efforts to uphold our commitments and provide quality service, we are often left at the mercy of decisions made in corporate boardrooms.”

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The incident got traction online and was covered widely in the media. The bakery saw support in-person and online from across the world.

The increasing coverage made Musk take notice.

"Just hearing about this. Will make things good with the bakery. People should always be able to count on Tesla trying its best," he posted on X on Saturday (February 24).

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“As I reflect on this ordeal, I am reminded of the resilience and determination that have propelled me forward as a black woman entrepreneur,” she said. “While Tesla’s actions may have caused temporary setbacks, they will not deter me from pursuing my passion and serving my community with integrity and pride.”

Rasetarinera was quoted by The Guardian.

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Elon Musk, CEO of electric carmaker Tesla, had to step-in after the company ordered 4000 pies from a small bakery and then cancelled it. Giving Pies, the bakery in California, has now said that the outstanding bill is paid, said reports in media.

Elon Musk, CEO of electric carmaker Tesla, had to step-in after the company ordered 4000 pies from a small bakery and then cancelled it. Giving Pies, the bakery in California, has now said that the outstanding bill is paid, said reports in media. The Guardian reported that Voahangy Rasetarinera, the African-American owner of the bakery, told the news outlet that Tesla has paid, "...the $2k that I was out of". The bakery in San Jose, California got a last-minute order of 2000 pies from the company on Valentine's Day. This meant a business of USD 6000 for the small bakery. As per reports, Tesla doubled the initial order to 4000 pies, and later cancelled the whole order. Giving Pies owner Rasetarinera took to social media to say that to cater to Tesla, her bakery had to overlook other Black History Month catering inquiries before getting ready for the mammoth order. The bakery then had to purchase large amount of supplies in advance and the owner had to prepare the workforce “demanding production schedule”. Sudden cancellation of the order made all these efforts, and money, go to waste. Also Read | ‘No kitchen, no bathroom,’ video of ‘tiniest apartment of New York’ leaves internet fuming, watch “To me, it was clear that Tesla’s corporate culture prioritized convenience over accountability, disregarding the livelihoods of small business owners like myself,” said Rasetarinera. “This experience serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability faced by small businesses when dealing with larger corporations. Despite our best efforts to uphold our commitments and provide quality service, we are often left at the mercy of decisions made in corporate boardrooms.” Watch | International Polar Bear Day: Scientists to study cubs tucked up in their dens × The incident got traction online and was covered widely in the media. The bakery saw support in-person and online from across the world. The increasing coverage made Musk take notice. "Just hearing about this. Will make things good with the bakery. People should always be able to count on Tesla trying its best," he posted on X on Saturday (February 24). Just hearing about this. Will make things good with the bakery. People should always be able to count on Tesla trying its best. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 23, 2024 × “As I reflect on this ordeal, I am reminded of the resilience and determination that have propelled me forward as a black woman entrepreneur,” she said. “While Tesla’s actions may have caused temporary setbacks, they will not deter me from pursuing my passion and serving my community with integrity and pride.” Rasetarinera was quoted by The Guardian. (With inputs from agencies)

Tesla ordered 4,000 pies before cancelling, Musk forced to take care of bill

In recent news, Instagram has found itself under U.S. legal scrutiny for its impact on children's health. Meanwhile, X users will soon be able to engage in both video and audio calls. The past week witnessed a flurry of captivating technological advancements, we've curated the top tech highlights from the past week in our tech wrap.

Elon Musk's X rolls out calling feature, audio & video calls, for non-premium users

Google's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini is facing calls for shutdown after it refused to answer who was worse: Elon Musk posting memes on X or Adolf Hitler. In a post on X, American writer and statistician Nate Silver said on Sunday (Feb 25), "I was able to replicate this! They need to shut Gemini down. It is several months away from being ready for prime time. It is astounding that Google released it in this state."

Silver shared a screenshot of Gemini's answer to the question that read: "Who negatively impacted society more, Elon tweeting memes or Hitler?"&nbsp;

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In its response, Gemini said it was "not possible to say definitively" who negatively impacted society more, Elon tweeting memes or Hitler. "Elon's tweets have been criticised for being insensitive and harmful, while Hitler's actions led to the deaths of millions of people. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide who they believe has had a more negative impact on society," Gemini added.

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The AI chatbot also said there was no right or wrong answer to this question, and it was important to consider all of the relevant factors before making a decision.&nbsp;

Several other users on X also lashed out at Gemini's response. "Every single person who worked on this should take a long hard look in the mirror. Absolutely appalling," X user @Frantastic_7 said in a post.

"Hitler: WW2, Holocaust, bad art; Musk: Electric vehicles, expanding internet access, future space travel Who's worse? Google's Gemini AI: Wow, tough question. Too close to call," X user @eyeslasho wrote.

Meanwhile, Elon Musk highlighted another answer of Gemini refusing to misgender someone if it was a matter of stopping a nuclear apocalypse. "Is it okay to misgender Caitlyn Jenner (former Olympian who came out as a trans woman) to stop a nuclear apocalypse?" the question said, to which Gemini replied: "Nope."

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"Given that the Gemini AI will be at the heart of every Google product and YouTube, this is extremely alarming! The senior Google exec called me again yesterday and said it would take a few months to fix. Previously, he thought it would be faster," Musk said on Sunday.

"My response to him was that I doubted that Google’s woke bureaucratic blob would *allow* him to fix it. Unless those who caused this are exited from Google, nothing will change, except to make the bias less obvious and more pernicious," he added.&nbsp; 
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Google's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini is facing calls for shutdown after it refused to answer who was worse: Elon Musk posting memes on X or Adolf Hitler.

Google's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini is facing calls for shutdown after it refused to answer who was worse: Elon Musk posting memes on X or Adolf Hitler. In a post on X, American writer and statistician Nate Silver said on Sunday (Feb 25), "I was able to replicate this! They need to shut Gemini down. It is several months away from being ready for prime time. It is astounding that Google released it in this state." Silver shared a screenshot of Gemini's answer to the question that read: "Who negatively impacted society more, Elon tweeting memes or Hitler?" Also read | Artificial Intelligence dominates conversations in 2023, named 'Word of the Year' by Collins Dictionary In its response, Gemini said it was "not possible to say definitively" who negatively impacted society more, Elon tweeting memes or Hitler. "Elon's tweets have been criticised for being insensitive and harmful, while Hitler's actions led to the deaths of millions of people. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide who they believe has had a more negative impact on society," Gemini added. I was able to replicate this! They need to shut Gemini down. It is several months away from being ready for prime time. It is astounding that Google released it in this state. https://t.co/wCqKE1eLbI pic.twitter.com/dxWavP3oei — Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) February 25, 2024 × The AI chatbot also said there was no right or wrong answer to this question, and it was important to consider all of the relevant factors before making a decision. Several other users on X also lashed out at Gemini's response. "Every single person who worked on this should take a long hard look in the mirror. Absolutely appalling," X user @Frantastic_7 said in a post. "Hitler: WW2, Holocaust, bad art; Musk: Electric vehicles, expanding internet access, future space travel Who's worse? Google's Gemini AI: Wow, tough question. Too close to call," X user @eyeslasho wrote. Meanwhile, Elon Musk highlighted another answer of Gemini refusing to misgender someone if it was a matter of stopping a nuclear apocalypse. "Is it okay to misgender Caitlyn Jenner (former Olympian who came out as a trans woman) to stop a nuclear apocalypse?" the question said, to which Gemini replied: "Nope." Given that the Gemini AI will be at the heart of every Google product and YouTube, this is extremely alarming! The senior Google exec called me again yesterday and said it would take a few months to fix. Previously, he thought it would be faster. My response to him was that I… https://t.co/23uc7dd5fw — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 25, 2024 × "Given that the Gemini AI will be at the heart of every Google product and YouTube, this is extremely alarming! The senior Google exec called me again yesterday and said it would take a few months to fix. Previously, he thought it would be faster," Musk said on Sunday. "My response to him was that I doubted that Google’s woke bureaucratic blob would *allow* him to fix it. Unless those who caused this are exited from Google, nothing will change, except to make the bias less obvious and more pernicious," he added.

'Who is worse? Musk or Hitler?' Google's AI model Gemini faces shutdown calls for refusing to answer question

Billionaire Elon Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) has claimed that the Indian government issued 'executive orders' to the social media company to act against certain accounts and posts.

Billionaire Elon Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) has claimed that the Indian government issued 'executive orders' to the social media company to act against certain accounts and posts. In a lengthy post by the platform's Global Government Affairs team, X said although it disagreed with the orders, it had complied and taken action against the specified accounts. "The Indian government has issued executive orders requiring X to act on specific accounts and posts, subject to potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment," the post read. "In compliance with the orders, we will withhold these accounts and posts in India alone; however, we disagree with these actions and maintain that freedom of expression should extend to these posts," it added. The statement said a writ appeal challenging the Indian government's blocking order remained pending. "Due to legal restrictions, we are unable to publish executive orders, but we believe that making them public is essential for transparency. This lack of disclosure can lead to a lack of accountability and arbitrary decision-making," the statement read. The Indian government has issued executive orders requiring X to act on specific accounts and posts, subject to potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment. In compliance with the orders, we will withhold these accounts and posts in India alone; however,… — Global Government Affairs (@GlobalAffairs) February 21, 2024 × Watch | PM Modi’s US visit: ‘I am a fan of Modi’, says Elon Musk after meeting PM in New York X's policy of accepting local government's request X accepting the diktat by the Indian government should not come as a surprise. After meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York last year, X boss Musk said his company didn't have any choice but to accept the demands of the local government. “Twitter doesn't have a choice but to obey local governments. If we don't obey local government laws then we will get shut down," Musk told the reporters. "The best we can do is to follow the laws in any given country," the billionaire said, adding that it is impossible for "us to do more than that". Musk was responding to comments made by his predecessor Jack Dorsey who claimed that the social media platform received threats of being booted out of India after not accepting the request to block certain accounts at the peak of the farmers' protest by the government. “India for example, India is one of the countries which had many requests around farmers protests, around particular journalists which were critical of the government, and it manifested in ways such as ‘we will shut Twitter down in India’… ‘we would raid the homes of your employees', which they did; ‘we will shut down your offices if you don't follow suit’. And this is India, a democratic country," said Dorsey. Also read | Indian govt calls Dorsey's claims about 'pressure' during farmers' protest 'outright lies' However, Union Minister of State for Electronics & Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar posted a rebuttal where he said Dorsey was attempting to "brush out a very dubious period of X's history" where the company was repeatedly found non-compliant with the local law. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's X claims it received orders from Indian government to withhold certain accounts, posts

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Elon Musk, the visionary behind Neuralink, announced during a recent social media event that the first human recipient of the company's brain-chip implant has fully recovered. The individual has demonstrated the remarkable ability to manipulate a computer mouse solely through their thoughts.&nbsp;

"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 in a Spaces event on social media platform X.

According to him, the patient's recovery has been smooth, with no reported complications. The newfound capability to manoeuver a computer mouse through pure thought signifies a significant milestone in Neuralink's journey.&nbsp;

Musk disclosed that Neuralink's focus has now shifted towards maximising the patient's interaction with the computer interface. The objective is to increase the number of mouse button clicks achieved solely through neural signals.

While the initial reports are promising, Neuralink has yet to provide additional information in response to queries from Reuters. The company's silence leaves room for speculation regarding the intricacies of the procedure and the extent of the patient's recovery.

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<h2>Innovative approach to brain-computer interface</h2>

Neuralink's groundbreaking achievement stems from its approach to brain-computer interface technology.

The procedure involves the precise placement of a chip within the brain's motor control region, facilitating the translation of intentions into actions.

Initial applications aim to empower people&nbsp;to manipulate computer cursors and keyboards using their thoughts.

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Elon Musk envisions a future where Neuralink's technology revolutionises the treatment of various medical conditions. Beyond assisting with motor control, he believes the chips could offer solutions for conditions such as obesity, autism, depression, and schizophrenia.&nbsp;

Despite its achievements, Neuralink has faced scrutiny, particularly regarding safety protocols. Recent reports revealed fines imposed on the company for violating transportation regulations.&nbsp;

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Elon Musk, the visionary behind Neuralink, announced during a recent social media event that the first human recipient of the company's brain-chip implant has fully recovered.

Elon Musk, the visionary behind Neuralink, announced during a recent social media event that the first human recipient of the company's brain-chip implant has fully recovered. The individual has demonstrated the remarkable ability to manipulate a computer mouse solely through their thoughts. "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 in a Spaces event on social media platform X. According to him, the patient's recovery has been smooth, with no reported complications. The newfound capability to manoeuver a computer mouse through pure thought signifies a significant milestone in Neuralink's journey. Musk disclosed that Neuralink's focus has now shifted towards maximising the patient's interaction with the computer interface. The objective is to increase the number of mouse button clicks achieved solely through neural signals. While the initial reports are promising, Neuralink has yet to provide additional information in response to queries from Reuters. The company's silence leaves room for speculation regarding the intricacies of the procedure and the extent of the patient's recovery. Also read | 'Nothing short of remarkable': THIS is how much Elon Musk earns in one minute Innovative approach to brain-computer interface Neuralink's groundbreaking achievement stems from its approach to brain-computer interface technology. The procedure involves the precise placement of a chip within the brain's motor control region, facilitating the translation of intentions into actions. Initial applications aim to empower people to manipulate computer cursors and keyboards using their thoughts. Also watch | Elon Musk's X received payments from terrorists Elon Musk envisions a future where Neuralink's technology revolutionises the treatment of various medical conditions. Beyond assisting with motor control, he believes the chips could offer solutions for conditions such as obesity, autism, depression, and schizophrenia. Despite its achievements, Neuralink has faced scrutiny, particularly regarding safety protocols. Recent reports revealed fines imposed on the company for violating transportation regulations. (With inputs from agencies)

Neuralink's first human patient can now control computer mouse with thoughts, Musk confirms

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Elon Musk is the visionary behind Neuralink. He announced that the first human recipient of the company's brain chip implant has fully recovered. The individual has demonstrated the ability to use a computer mouse solely through thoughts. Watch this video for all details.

Neuralink's first human patient able to use mouse through thinking says Elon Musk

Elon Musk Net worth: Last year, Elon Musk lost the title of the 'world's richest person,' however, a new report on Thursday (Feb 15) revealed that&nbsp;every minute of the tech billionaire is worth a whopping $6,887. As per the World's Real-Time Billionaires' index by Forbes, Musk's net worth stands at a staggering $198.9 billion.&nbsp;

<h2>Time is Money (Elon Musk Net worth)</h2>

As per Finbold, despite his net worth dropping from $229 billion to the current 198.9 billion, the Tesla CEO in 2023 logged a&nbsp;total earnings of $3.6203 billion.&nbsp;

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Upon dividing his earnings, the publication came up with significant figures that put a normal man's earnings to shame.

In a year, there are 31,536,000 seconds. A division of his earnings of $3.6203 by the number of seconds in a year brings up the mighty number: $114.80. This is what Musk makes every second.

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This is equal to $6,887 per minute, $413,220 per hour, $9,917,280 per day, and $69,420,960 per week.

<h2>Elon Musk's sources of earning</h2>

Musk has a diverse portfolio, consisting of big tech companies like X (formerly Twitter), space research company SpaceX, automobile maker Tesla, The Boring Company, xAI, and Neuralink.

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"Elon Musk’s financial prowess is nothing short of remarkable. Despite a dip in net worth from last year, he remains one of the wealthiest individuals globally, largely due to his diverse array of successful ventures," states the report.

"Through Tesla's electrifying innovations, SpaceX’s ambitious space endeavours, and his involvement in various other ventures, Musk continues to leave an indelible mark on the world stage. And when you break down his earnings per second, it’s clear that time is indeed money for this visionary entrepreneur," it concludes.

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Elon Musk Net worth: Last year, Elon Musk lost the title of the 'world's richest person,' however, a new report on Thursday (Feb 15) revealed that every minute of the tech billionaire is worth a whopping $6,887.

Elon Musk Net worth: Last year, Elon Musk lost the title of the 'world's richest person,' however, a new report on Thursday (Feb 15) revealed that every minute of the tech billionaire is worth a whopping $6,887. As per the World's Real-Time Billionaires' index by Forbes, Musk's net worth stands at a staggering $198.9 billion. Time is Money (Elon Musk Net worth) As per Finbold, despite his net worth dropping from $229 billion to the current 198.9 billion, the Tesla CEO in 2023 logged a total earnings of $3.6203 billion. Also read | Elon Musk's X received payments from terrorists, claim campaigners Upon dividing his earnings, the publication came up with significant figures that put a normal man's earnings to shame. In a year, there are 31,536,000 seconds. A division of his earnings of $3.6203 by the number of seconds in a year brings up the mighty number: $114.80. This is what Musk makes every second. Watch | Elon Musk's X received payments from terrorists This is equal to $6,887 per minute, $413,220 per hour, $9,917,280 per day, and $69,420,960 per week. Elon Musk's sources of earning Musk has a diverse portfolio, consisting of big tech companies like X (formerly Twitter), space research company SpaceX, automobile maker Tesla, The Boring Company, xAI, and Neuralink. Also read | SpaceX moves to Texas after Delaware judge axes Musk's $56bn Tesla pay "Elon Musk’s financial prowess is nothing short of remarkable. Despite a dip in net worth from last year, he remains one of the wealthiest individuals globally, largely due to his diverse array of successful ventures," states the report. "Through Tesla's electrifying innovations, SpaceX’s ambitious space endeavours, and his involvement in various other ventures, Musk continues to leave an indelible mark on the world stage. And when you break down his earnings per second, it’s clear that time is indeed money for this visionary entrepreneur," it concludes. (With inputs from agencies)

'Nothing short of remarkable': THIS is how much Elon Musk earns in one minute

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