OpenAI chief: Musk purchase offer an effort to 'slow us down'

OpenAI Close to Deal that Values Company at $300 Billion

The Japanese conglomerate SoftBank would invest up to $40 billion in the maker of the chatbot ChatGPT.

The New York Times - 4d

This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk

Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.

The New York Times - 4d

Can anyone stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the US government?

The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting started

Financial Times - 4d

Lawmakers question Musk’s ‘infiltration’ into Education Dept. and student loan borrower data

Senators expressed concern that Elon Musk's DOGE had "infiltrated" the U.S. Department of Education and possibly gained access to federal student loan data.

CNBC - 4d

If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?

The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.

BBC News - 4d

DOGE Builds ‘Firewall’ Between Musk’s Team and Legacy USDS Workers

“As far as I can tell, they’re hiding,” one USDS employee said about the DOGE team.

Wired - 4d

The Slash-and-Burn Tactics Musk Brings to Washington Often Backfired at Twitter

Can Elon Musk’s track record at X help predict the results of his current exploits within the U.S. federal government?

Inc. - 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 measures

Financial Times - 4d

Breaking down Knicks’ trade deadline decisions

The NBA’s Trade Deadline brought major fireworks across the league, with numerous current and former All-Stars switching teams, while the Knicks mostly stood pat after making all of their ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

The US Government Is Not a Startup

Elon Musk and DOGE are moving fast and breaking things that can’t afford to be broken.

Wired - 5d

Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump

Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...

The Guardian - 5d

Elon Musk Thinks Air Traffic Control Needs Innovation. Does it?

Musk’s delusions are powered by a common illusion.

Inc. - 5d

How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid

Elon Musk drove fringe viewpoints on USAID into the mainstream on X, as the Trump administration halted the humanitarian relief agency’s work.

NBC News - 5d

Elon Musk vs The US Government

Musk says "it's now or never" for his revolution

BBC News - 5d

Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick

The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.

The New York Times - 5d

Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi

The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.

Wired - 5d

Russ Vought confirmed as White House budget chief

Democrats fought the OMB nominee's confirmation, elevating a little-known agency head to the national spotlight amid larger anxieties about the fate of congressional spending authority.

Politico - 5d

Amazon Reports 88% Rise in Profits but Says Growth Could Slow

The company’s cloud computing business showed strong growth, while a forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors.

The New York Times - 5d

OpenAI Is Looking Across the U.S. for Sites to Build Its Trump-Backed Stargate AI Data Centers

OpenAI has begun visiting locations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this week.

Inc. - 5d

These 5 Principles Will Help Preserve Your Company’s DEI Efforts

As anti-DEI efforts by the Trump administration dominate the news, here’s a list of practices that will help make your company’s efforts defensible—and more effective.

Inc. - 5d