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If You Use AI Search at Work, Be Careful: A New Study Finds It Lies
AI search tools can serve up information that’s just plain wrong. Elon Musk’s Grok scored the worst.Inc. - 4d -
Elon Musk Shared, Then Deleted X Post Absolving Hitler, Stalin and Mao of Genocide
The post falsely claimed that Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler and Mao Zedong were not responsible for the murders of millions of people, but rather public sector workers were.The New York Times - 3d -
Eggings, swastikas and dog poop: Tesla bears brunt of people’s ire against Musk
In response to the billionaire’s scorched-earth raids on US government agencies, Tesla chargers and showrooms are being targeted. In the early morning hours of Donald Trump’s inauguration day, a ...The Guardian - 3d -
After Elon Musk’s Delaware exit, state lawmakers weigh bill to overhaul corporate law
Delaware lawmakers are considering a bill that aims to make the state attractive to investors and executives.CNBC - 3d -
OpenAI to See Fast-Tracked For-Profit Trial
Elon Musk and OpenAI have agreed to a quick trial over the company’s move away from being nonprofit.Inc. - 3d -
This LPGA player got married at Mar-a-Lago and celebrated with Donald Trump, Elon Musk
Dani Holmqvist's Palm Beach wedding was a star-studded affair.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Poll: Voters like the idea of DOGE, but Elon Musk and his early results raise red flags
Voters are open, narrowly, to an effort to tackle inefficiencies in government.NBC News - 2d -
Why the Arabic ‘Sesame Street’ and Other Cuts Are Not Really About Fraud
As President Trump and Elon Musk cut federal programs, they often equate political and policy differences with corruption.The New York Times - 2d -
Photos: LPGA player's star-studded Mar-a-Lago wedding, featuring Donald Trump, Elon Musk
Dani Holmqvist's wedding party included Vanessa Trump and daughter Kai Trump.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘Tesla is a good target’: Elon Musk’s car business is focus of fury for political role
Justice department’s threat to ‘come after’ demonstrators against Trump-allied billionaire fails to deter protests. Hundreds of people protested at Tesla dealerships across the US over the ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Tesla is no longer a progressive status symbol
From celebrities to school teachers, some Tesla owners are offloading their vehicles due to CEO Elon Musks's political influence.NBC News - 1d -
Donald Trump Held Another Million-Dollar ‘Candlelight’ Dinner—With Elon Musk in Tow
Unlike the previous fundraiser, this event did not appear on President Donald Trump’s official schedule.Wired - 1d -
Short sellers make $16bn profit from Tesla’s share price plunge
Payday follows years of pain for hedge funds that bet against Elon Musk’s electric-car makerFinancial Times - 19h -
Live updates: Musk's USAID actions ruled 'likely' unlawful; Roberts pushes back on Trump's call for judge's impeachment
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare rebuke of President Trump on Tuesday amid an escalating battle between the executive and judicial branches of government over the president's ...The Hill - 4h -
Rescue of stranded astronauts is a win for Musk. This fund offers a ride on the SpaceX roller coaster.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.MarketWatch - 1h -
Tesla Wins California Permit to Begin Offering Rides
The limited regulatory approval is an early step toward Elon Musk’s goal of offering a Tesla self-driving taxi service.The New York Times - 11m -
Keir Starmer is having his chainsaw moment – but all he will slash is democracy | Simon Jenkins
The PM sounds like Elon Musk when promising to fight the ‘blockers’, but his government’s plans will weaken the link between peoples and politics. Every new prime minister has an Elon Musk moment. ...The Guardian - 4d -
Tesla tells US government Trump trade war could ‘harm’ EV companies
Letter from Elon Musk’s firm to US trade representative warns of ‘downstream impacts’ of tit-for-tat tariffs. Business live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Tesla has warned that Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
If Ukraine Loses Starlink, Here Are the Best Alternatives
OneWeb, Project Kuiper, and IRIS2 could all, in time, replace Elon Musk's satellite communications system in Ukraine, but they will struggle to replicate Starlink's coverage and usability.Wired - Mar. 6 -
Trump's populist platform gives way to billionaires' agenda
Inside President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement, the populists and politicians are starting to take swings at the plutocrats — namely billionaire White House adviser Elon Musk.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’
To billionaire Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team at the Department of Government Efficiency, Karen Ortiz may just be one of many faceless bureaucratsABC News - Mar. 10 -
Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live
Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Secretary of state says 83% of USAID programs are being canceled
USAID has been the target of DOGE, the Elon Musk-helmed agency created in an executive order signed by President Trump on his first day in office.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
X users report a series of outages
Hours after a series of outages that left X unavailable to thousands of users, Elon Musk is claiming that the social media platform is being targeted in a “massive cyberattack."ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump Says He’ll Buy a Tesla as More Americans Say They Won’t
Tesla shares tumbled on Monday and have fallen 45 percent this year so far. Part of the reason is Elon Musk’s DOGE work for President Trump.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
Top Law Firms Defend Overhaul of America’s Business Court
After backlash from Elon Musk and companies like Meta, Big Law is publicly supporting a bill seeking to reform the Delaware Court of Chancery.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Judges raise concerns about threats to independence amid GOP criticism
Elon Musk has accused some federal judges of being "evil" and said they should be fired after issuing preliminary decisions against the Trump administration.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Democrats Demand Answers on DOGE’s Use of AI
Members of the House Oversight Committee sent dozens of requests to federal agencies on Wednesday about their use of AI software—and how Elon Musk could benefit.Wired - 6d -
DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to Find
Elon Musk’s group obscured the details of some new claims on its website, despite promises of transparency. But The Times was still able to detect another batch of mistakes.The New York Times - 5d -
GOP lawmaker booed by crowd at North Carolina town hall
Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards was confronted by angry constituents about Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts across the government at a town hall on Thursday night.ABC News - 4d -
This could be Tesla’s next plan to recoup China market share
Tesla has lost share to Chinese competitors, while Elon Musk’s political activities have led to steep declines in Tesla sales in Europe.MarketWatch - 4d -
Tesla, in a letter, tells Trump administration it's worried about tariffs
In a letter to Trump officials, Tesla raised concerns about the president's tariffs -- but it's unclear if CEO Elon Musk was personally involved in sending the letter.ABC News - 4d -
3/14: America Decides
Trump speaks on “law and order” at Justice Department; Former federal employee let go due to Musk’s efforts to downsize government shows up to work for freeCBS News - 3d -
End-to-End Encrypted Texts Between Android and iPhone Are Coming
Plus: A nominee to lead CISA emerges, Elon Musk visits the NSA, a renowned crypto cracking firm’s secret (and problematic) cofounder is revealed, and more.Wired - 3d -
'Not a positive sign': Top Tesla officials sell shares in recent weeks
As Tesla stock has fallen in recent weeks, members of the board and an executive at Elon Musk's company have sold off millions of dollars in stock, according to filings.ABC News - 12h -
Democrats must strike a balance between strength and empathy
Elon Musk has expressed contempt for empathy, calling it a fundamental weakness of Western civilization, and has criticized programs such as Social Security and the funding for fresh food for ...The Hill - 7h -
Judge says dismantling of USAID was unconstitutional
Elon Musk's attempt to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the United States Constitution, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.ABC News - 4h -
Trump’s Tariffs Could Help Tesla, by Hurting Its Rivals More
The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
OPM inspector general investigating DOGE emails, access to agency data
The inspector general for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) told lawmakers he is investigating the use of a new data system at the agency that has been part of a broader effort by Elon Musk ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
As Federal Cuts Brush Against Private Sector, Should Your Company Make a DOGE Contingency Plan?
A really good long-term business plan may include processes to follow in disaster scenarios. It’s something to think about, as Elon Musk’s DOGE teams upends the federal government and side effects ...Inc. - Mar. 10
