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Musk makes first extended remarks since taking on DOGE effort
Elon Musk and President Trump spoke from the Oval Office on Tuesday, marking Musk's first extensive comments since Mr. Trump tasked him with leading the White House's Department of Government ...CBS News - 1h -
Sam Altman Dismisses Elon Musk’s Bid to Buy OpenAI in Letter to Staff
OpenAI’s CEO claims the company has yet to receive an official offer from Elon Musk’s team, sources say.Wired - 5h -
Sam Altman says Musk aims to 'slow down a competitor' with his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI
Musk is leading a group of investors in offering to buy control of OpenAI for $97.4 billion. OpenAI CEO Altman said Musk is aiming to "slow down a competitor."CNBC - 7h -
Elon Musk Just Hurled a $97.4 Billion Curveball at OpenAI
The unsolicited bid raises the stakes for Sam Altman to turn the company into a for-profit.Inc. - 9h -
Behind Elon Musk’s Hostile Bid for Control of OpenAI
The tech mogul is unlikely to win. But his goal may be more about making life difficult for the A.I. start-up and its leader, Sam Altman.The New York Times - 10h -
Ukraine offers rare earth deal to Trump for more US military aid
Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industryABC News - 12h -
Would you stop using OpenAI’s ChatGPT and API if Elon Musk took it over?
It's hardly out-of-the-question that Musk could succeed. After all, his bid to takeover Twitter was also deemed a longshot.VentureBeat - 1d -
Musk-Led Group Makes $97.4 Billion Bid for Control of OpenAI, WSJ Reports
In response to the news, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote: ‘no thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want’.Inc. - 1d -
As Trump steamrolls Washington, courts flex their power to slow him down
Numerous federal district judges around the country have blocked major portions of Trump's early agenda — but Supreme Court showdowns loom.Politico - 2d -
The Recruitment Effort That Helped Build Elon Musk’s DOGE Army
At least three individuals associated with Palantir or its cofounder Peter Thiel were involved in an online recruiting effort for DOGE late last year, WIRED has learned.Wired - 2d -
Sam Altman tells OpenAI staff that board hasn't seen 'anything official' from Musk
In a memo to OpenAI employees Tuesday, CEO Sam Altman said the board hasn't received an official offer from Elon Musk regarding a potential purchase.CNBC - 2h -
Schumer: Democrats will use spending bills to curb Musk
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) says Democrats will push for language in the spending bills that need to pass by March 14 that would unwind Elon Musk’s efforts to dismantle government ...The Hill - 3h -
Sam Altman, Elon Musk feud over OpenAI bid
Sam Altman is reacting to Elon Musk's bid to take over OpenAI. This comes as a global race to dominate the artificial intelligence space grows. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - 6h -
US cracks down on Russian ransomware networks
The U.S. took aim at two separate Russian ransomware networks Tuesday, announcing new sanctions and arrests against a Russia-based internet service provider and several Russian nationals. The ...The Hill - 8h -
Musk is using a chainsaw for a job that needs a scalpel
Chainsaws are made for cutting down forests, not trimming unnecessary growth.The Hill - 9h -
OpenAI chief: Musk purchase offer an effort to 'slow us down'
OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman brushed aside Elon Musk's bid to take control of the ChatGPT maker, calling it an effort to "slow us down." "OpenAI is not for sale," Altman told Bloomberg's ...The Hill - 10h -
San Francisco Giants top prospects 2025: Fast-moving hitter Bryce Eldridge may benefit from slowing down
A southpaw with promise and a hitter with strikeout concerns have eyes on the majorsCBS Sports - 10h -
Musk gatecrashes OpenAI restructuring
Ongoing operatic rivalry between billionaire and OpenAI chief Sam Altman remains major subtextFinancial Times - 14h -
Elon Musk-led consortium offers $100bn to take control of OpenAI
Bid complicates chief Sam Altman’s plans to turn artificial intelligence group into for-profit companyFinancial Times - 22h -
Altman brushes off Musk’s bid for OpenAI control as rocky saga hits next level
Elon Musk and Sam Altman have sparred over the future of OpenAI and more since Musk left the company.MarketWatch - 23h -
Elon Musk Leads $97.4 Billion Bid to Control OpenAI
The billionaire is leading a group of investors in the unsolicited offer, which complicates the start-up’s plan to raise more money.The New York Times - 1d -
Musk-led investor group offers $97.4 billion for OpenAI — Altman declines
According to The Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk and a group of investors are offering $97.4 billion to take control of OpenAI.CNBC - 1d -
Elon Musk-led investor group offers $97.4bn to buy ChatGPT maker OpenAI – US politics live
X owner deepens battle with OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman over the future of the company, claiming he wants to return company to being a ‘force for good’. Elon Musk-led group makes surprise bid of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Elon Musk-led investor group offers $97.4 billion for control of OpenAI
Billionaire Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI.CBS News - 1d -
Elon Musk-led group makes surprise bid of nearly $100bn for OpenAI
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO and co-founder, responded that he would not accept and offered to buy X instead. Elon Musk escalated his feud with OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, on Monday. The ...The Guardian - 1d -
Elon Musk and investors offering $97.4 billion for control of OpenAI, WSJ reports
Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in offering to buy control of OpenAI for $97.4 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.NBC News - 1d -
Sam Altman says 'no thank you' to Musk-led group's bid for control of OpenAI
OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman appeared to shut down a reported offer from an investor group led by Elon Musk to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, marking the latest back-and-forth ...The Hill - 1d -
Judge extends government buyout offer amid push to strike down deal
A federal judge extended indefinitely the deadline for government workers to accept a government buyout, as a lawsuit to block the offer continues in court. U.S. District Court Judge George O’Toole ...The Hill - 1d -
Elon Musk’s assault on the US federal bureaucracy
Supposed efficiency drive is providing cover for a power grab by the executive branchFinancial Times - 1d -
Musk doubles down on attacks on federal judges
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk is doubling down on his attacks of federal judges in the wake of court actions blocking multiple Trump administration efforts. In a ...The Hill - 1d -
Is innovation slowing down? With Matt Clancy
Can science keep delivering breakthrough discoveries and economic growth?Financial Times - 1d -
How Elon Musk is using tech to DOGE the government
Elon Musk is using his tech and leadership playbook in a crusade against the federal bureaucracy as he and his allies attempt to gain access to sensitive information and use emerging tech to speed ...The Hill - 2d -
Is US inflation on the way down?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 2d -
Judges block Musk's efforts to slash federal spending
Federal judges block President Trump and Elon Musk's attempts to slash spending and reshape the federal workforce. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports.NBC News - 3d -
Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?
The billionaire’s cost-cutting ‘Doge’ staff includes wealthy executives, far-right ideologues and young engineers. Elon Musk’s rapid attempt to defund and depopulate the federal government has ...The Guardian - 3d -
Musk’s expanding role triggers efforts to check his power
Elon Musk has seen a flood of attempts to check his power as he expands into nearly every corner of the government. In the few short weeks that President Trump has been in office, Musk and his team ...The Hill - 3d -
Young Aides Emerge as Enforcers in Musk’s DOGE Team Efforts
Much of the billionaire’s handiwork — gaining access to internal systems and asking employees to justify their jobs — is being driven by a group of engineers operating in secrecy.The New York Times - 4d -
EU to offer lower tariffs on US cars
Bloc hopes olive branch will help to shield Europe’s ailing car industry from Donald Trump’s trade measuresFinancial Times - 4d -
