Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, took a jab at Boeing after NASA decided to use a SpaceX vehicle to return two astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) after issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Musk also joked about a potential Tesla/SpaceX collaboration for ride-hailing services, even in space.
SpaceX has postponed the launch of the Polaris Dawn mission, the first of three human spaceflight missions under the Polaris program, due to unfavorable weather conditions. The mission, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, was already delayed once due to a helium leak. The company plans to monitor the weather and announce a new launch date when conditions are favorable.
Longtime Tesla investor Ross Gerber has sold $60 million worth of Tesla shares, expressing concerns about the company’s sales goals and the future of its cars and robots. Gerber, a vocal critic of Elon Musk, believes Tesla’s growth strategy is flawed and its humanoid robots lack market appeal. Despite these criticisms, some analysts remain optimistic about Tesla’s potential in the robotaxi market.
Elon Musk has reiterated his dedication to free speech on X, stating the platform should support all viewpoints within legal boundaries. He also responded to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s claims of censorship by the US government, calling it a First Amendment violation. The two tech giants have been engaged in a heated rivalry, including a proposed cage match that Zuckerberg later declined.
Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has defended free speech and expressed concern over allegations by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that the Biden administration pressured the company to censor COVID-19 related content. Musk’s statements come in response to Zuckerberg’s letter to Congress detailing the alleged pressure tactics.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has publicly endorsed California’s SB 1047 AI safety bill, which aims to require safety testing for advanced AI models. His support comes amid a heated debate on the bill, with OpenAI expressing opposition and concerns raised by former employees and politicians.
Nigel Farage, a prominent ally of Donald Trump and a UK Member of Parliament, has voiced concerns over the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, suggesting it could set a dangerous precedent for free speech platforms. Farage’s comments come amidst growing concerns over tech regulation and censorship in Europe, particularly targeting Elon Musk’s X platform.
Elon Musk, in a recent social media post, stated that aircraft companies, like Boeing, will not dominate the space industry, just as car companies failed to dominate air travel. He cited Boeing’s recent struggles with its Starliner spacecraft as an example. Musk, however, expressed optimism for Boeing’s future under its new CEO, Kelly Ortberg.
Elon Musk’s social media activity on X has taken a sharp turn towards politics in 2024, with his posts becoming significantly more political and controversial. This shift has raised concerns about the impact on his companies and his personal reputation, prompting even the Royal Society to consider expelling him from its fellowship.
Elon Musk has criticized Instagram for its handling of child exploitation and data privacy issues, accusing CEO Mark Zuckerberg of succumbing to censorship pressure and providing governments with backdoor access to user data. Musk’s comments come amid growing concerns about data privacy and child safety on social media platforms.
