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No plans to buy TikTok – Elon Musk

The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has stated that he has no interest in acquiring TikTok. He confirmed that he has not made a bid for the platform and has no plans to do so, during the WELT Economic Summit on January 28. “I have not put in a bid for TikTok,” Elon […]

X to launch long-form video on smart TVs soon
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Paris prosecutors probe Musk’s X for alleged algorithm bias

French prosecutors have initiated an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), over allegations of algorithmic bias. This action follows a report submitted by centrist lawmaker Eric Bothorel on January 12, expressing concerns that X’s algorithms may have distorted the operation of automated data processing systems, according to Reuters. The […]

Starlink withdraws from South African regulatory hearings
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Musk’s DOGE initiative eyes US spending cuts, USAID elimination

Elon Musk, who now leads the United States government efficiency initiative known as DOGE, outlined plans for significant cuts to US spending and regulations, including the elimination of the US Agency for International Development. He also suggested that the bond market should express gratitude for these changes. “We’ve just got to do wholesale spring cleaning” […]

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X partners Visa to launch in-app financial services

Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) has announced a partnership with Visa as part of its plan to introduce a digital wallet for instant payments on the platform. X Chief Executive Officer, Linda Yaccarino revealed in a post that Visa will be the first partner for X Money, which is set to launch alongside the X […]

Elon Musk’s xAI in talks to raise $10bn at $75bn valuation
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X launches vertical video tab amid TikTok ban uncertainty

X, formerly Twitter, is introducing a dedicated vertical video feed in its app, aiming to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding ByteDance-owned apps like TikTok and Lemon8 in the U.S. The company announced on Sunday that a new video tab will appear in the app’s bottom bar for U.S. users, offering quicker access to video content. […]

Elon Musk denounces French X probe as politically motivated
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Elon Musk’s lawyer urges attorney generals to auction OpenAI stake

A lawyer representing Elon Musk has urged the attorneys general of California and Delaware to pressure OpenAI to auction off a major stake in its business. The goal is to establish a fair market value for the company’s charitable assets amid its ongoing corporate restructuring, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. Marc […]

Elon Musk’s home sparks dispute with Texas neighbours
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Musk’s investments posed no threat to Italy, says PM

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has stated that investments by companies owned by Elon Musk, do not pose a threat to Italy. This follows concerns raised by some regarding the influence of foreign companies. “I work to have major investments in Italy and evaluate the usefulness of each investment through the prism of our national interest,” […]

Elon Musk’s home sparks dispute with Texas neighbours
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‘Terrorist’ picked wrong vehicle for Trump hotel explosion – Musk

Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has confirmed that the explosion was caused by fireworks and fuel loaded in the truck’s bed, rather than a fault with the vehicle itself. The explosion occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m. local time in the hotel’s valet area, where the Cybertruck, rented in Colorado, had been parked. Investigators believe the driver, […]

Banks offload final $1.2bn debt From Musk’s Twitter buyout
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X raises premium+ subscription prices by 37.5%

Social media platform X is increasing the price of its top-tier subscription service, Premium+, by 37.5%, bringing the monthly cost from ₦7,300 to ₦34,000. This marks the largest price hike since Musk acquired the company in 2022. The changes, effective December 21 for U.S. users, also apply to annual subscriptions, which rise from $168 to […]

Telegram partners Elon Musk’s xAI to distribute Grok
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Musk’s xAI tests standalone app for Grok chatbot

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has begun testing a standalone iOS app for its chatbot, Grok, which was previously exclusive to users of X (formerly Twitter). The app is currently available in beta in Australia and select countries, offering a range of generative AI capabilities. Grok allows users to access real-time data from the web […]

Telegram partners Elon Musk’s xAI to distribute Grok
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Musk’s xAI gives X users free Grok-2 chatbot access

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, announced that the latest version of its Grok-2 chatbot will now be available for free to all users of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. This move aims to broaden access to the chatbot’s advanced AI capabilities while maintaining premium benefits for paying subscribers. According to […]

Neuralink raises $600m, boosts valuation to $9bn
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US SEC reopens investigation into Musk’s Neuralink

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has reopened its investigation into Elon Musk’s brain-chip company Neuralink, according to a letter shared by Musk on the social media platform X on Thursday. The letter, dated December 12, was written by Musk’s attorney Alex Spiro and addressed to outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler. It also revealed […]