Jeff Bezos, OpenAI founder talk Elon Musk’s new government role

Elon Musk's Tesla lobbied UK to charge petrol drivers more

Musk's firm backed the government's green stance, despite its maverick chief executive's social media attacks.

BBC News - 14h

Tesla Owners Use Bumper Stickers to Express Feelings About Elon Musk

As Elon Musk has become a key player in President-elect Donald J. Trump’s world, Tesla owners are marking their cars to signify where they stand — for or against.

The New York Times - 21h

Musk’s Efficiency Role Could Boost Tech-Defense Partnerships

Smaller military technology companies may be involved in more joint projects with big defense contractors.

Inc. - 2d

Ant Group gets new CEO as billionaire founder Jack Ma talks up AI in rare appearance

Alibaba and Ant Group co-founder Jack Ma said the AI era over the next 20 years would "exceed everyone's imagination."

CNBC - 2d

EU tech chief strikes conciliatory tone with Elon Musk

Henna Virkkunen seeks to repair relations after her predecessor sparked US billionaire’s ire

Financial Times - 3d

Why Jeff Bezos Likes ‘Messy’ Meetings

The billionaire founder of Amazon spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit.

The New York Times - 4d

JD Vance, Elon Musk and the Future of America

How the two men’s visions for America come together, or clash, is a key to the new administration’s success.

The New York Times - 4d

Elon Musk and the Tech Billionaires Steering Trump’s Transition Team

The involvement of wealthy investors has made this presidential transition one of the most potentially conflict-ridden in modern history.

The New York Times - 5d

Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates

Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.

CBS News - 5d

Israel seeks Elon Musk’s influence in resolving hostage situation in Gaza

SpaceX head has had Trump’s ear since election, and Israel hopes he can convince president-elect to pursue a deal. Israel has sought to enlist Elon Musk ’s help in reviving hostage negotiations ...

The Guardian - 5d

Ubisoft Co-Founders Want To Maintain Control As Talks With Tencent Continue - Report

According to a new report, Ubisoft's family founders are trying to find funding to keep the company in good financial standing while simultaneously attempting to keep control of the firm's ...

GameSpot - 5d

Israeli president calls Elon Musk to revive Gaza hostage talks

Families of those held in enclave urge Isaac Herzog to keep issue in focus for incoming Trump administration

Financial Times - 5d

Jeff Bezos Only Needed 7 Words to Explain How to Overcome Your Biggest Challenge

Bezos gives entrepreneurs a framework for thinking about success and failure.

Inc. - 5d

Elon Musk risks being 'political puppet master', says Nick Clegg

The former deputy PM turned top Meta boss tells Nick Robinson that Musk is playing an "outsized" role in US politics.

BBC News - 6d

Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill

Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill.

Inc. - 6d

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress

The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.

The New York Times - 6d

Critics warn of 'broligarchy' as Musk takes government role

As Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy prepare to lead the "Doge" — the Department of Government Efficiency — critics are dubbing Musk the "broligarch." Experts warn of a potential rise of an ...

NBC News - 6d

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk meet with Republicans to talk DOGE spending cuts

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began swapping ideas in person with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations.

NBC News - 6d

Jeff Bezos: 'I am very skeptical if the meeting's not messy'—and if it runs late, good

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos uses some unconventional strategies to make his meetings more productive, from always speaking last to encouraging spirited discussion.

CNBC - 6d

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE plans

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with lawmakers Thursday on plans for the newly coined of Department of Government Efficiency.

CBS News - 6d

Jeff Bezos Says He’s ‘Optimistic’ About Trump’s Goal of Cutting Regulations

‘If I can help do that, I’m going to help him,’ the Amazon founder said of the incoming president’s deregulatory initiative.

Inc. - 6d

Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Billionaires Jeff Bezos and Ken Griffin Agree: The U.S. Must Grow Its Way Out of Debt

The three heavyweights weighed in on the economy, the debt crisis, and central banking at the 2024 DealBook Summit.

Inc. - 6d

Jeff Bezos, OpenAI founder talk Elon Musk’s new government role

CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin joins TODAY to recap his annual DealBook Summit where he had conversations with Elon Musk’s top competitors, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, to discuss Musk's ...

NBC News - 6d

Jeff Bezos says he is 'optimistic' about a new Trump term and can help with cutting regulations

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says he is “optimistic” about President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and expressed some excitement about potential regulatory cutbacks in the coming years

ABC News - Dec. 4

Jeff Bezos, a Past Trump Foe, Is Optimistic About a Second Term

The Amazon founder said he saw signs of a “calmer” Donald J. Trump on the eve of his return to the White House.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

The Biggest Takeaways From the DealBook Summit With Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and More

Trumponomics, inflation, artificial intelligence, the changing media landscape, and the Elon Musk effect — these were the big themes covered at the annual event.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Jeff Bezos says he's optimistic about Trump, will help administration reduce regulation

Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos clashed frequently during the president-elect's first term in the White House.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Jeff Bezos believes his space company Blue Origin will be bigger than $2 trillion Amazon

Jeff Bezos believes his space venture Blue Origin will one day be a bigger company than Amazon.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman Discuss Elon Musk’s Political Power at DealBook Summit

At the DealBook summit, some billionaires and political leaders marveled at the tech mogul’s reach, access to the levers of power, and staggering wealth.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Downplays Dangers of A.I. and Elon Musk

The chief executive of OpenAI said the technology would boost productivity and rejected worries that his rival mogul could use his political influence to harm competitors.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon Musk

ABC News - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Won’t Abuse New Friendship With Trump

AI leader Altman said today that he thinks ‘Elon will do the right thing’ when it comes to the Trump connection

Inc. - Dec. 4

2023 DealBook Summit Concluded With an Elon Musk Discussion

Mr. Musk caught even Andrew Ross Sorkin off guard, as the Tesla and SpaceX leader accused advertisers that had pulled their money from X of trying to “blackmail” him.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Coming Up This Morning: Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel; Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI; Serena Williams; and former President Bill Clinton

Who will be speaking at the DealBook Summit

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Latest in Jeff Bezos, OpenAI founder talk Elon Musk’s new government role

Topics