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Futurism
4 hours ago
Tech industry

Tesla Fans Furious as Company Fires Supercharger Team, Cancels Supercharger Leases

Tesla CEO Elon Musk let go of the team handling Supercharger network, upsetting Tesla owners relying on the reliable fast-charging network. [ more ]
InsideEVs
1 day ago
Tech industry

Tesla Even Gives Up On Next-Gen Gigacasting: Report

Tesla is reportedly dropping its groundbreaking gigacasting technique for future vehicles, signaling a potential shift in manufacturing strategy. [ more ]
New York Post
2 days ago
Tech industry

Esther Crawford, ex-Elon Musk loyalist who slept on X office floor, hired by Mark Zuckerberg

Esther Crawford transitioned from working for Elon Musk at X to joining Mark Zuckerberg's Meta due to her interest in technology and human connection. [ more ]
InsideEVs
2 days ago
Tech industry

'Hardcore' New Tesla Layoffs Leave You Wondering What Tesla Even Is Anymore

Tesla surprised the industry by letting go of its Supercharging team, including 500 employees, despite opening its charging network to other automakers. [ more ]
InsideEVs
3 days ago
Tech industry

Tesla Wants To Turn Cars Into 'Amazon Web Services' On Wheels. Here's How

Elon Musk envisions Tesla as more than a car company, aiming to create a distributed inference cloud computing network using idle compute power from Tesla cars. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 days ago
Tech industry

Tesla profits tumble, Fisker flatlines, and California cities battle for control of AVs | TechCrunch

Tesla faces pressure to generate new revenue streams by launching more affordable EVs to maintain profitability. [ more ]
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social-media
Creative Bloq
8 hours ago
Graphic design

Come on Elon, your new X TV logo could have been great

Elon Musk unveils X TV, an all-in-one entertainment app for smart TVs, tied to the social media platform's expansion. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
Cars

LGBTQ+ fans outraged at Katy Perry for fangirling over Elon Musk

LGBTQ+ community outraged at Katy Perry for thanking Elon Musk, known for anti-LGBTQ+ stance, for Cybertruck. Backlash highlights clashes between popular figures and LGBTQ+ rights. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
6 days ago
Media industry

Life After X: Journos Who Ditched Elon Musk's Twitter Speak Out

Twitter's importance in providing real-time information for journalists is diminishing due to high-profile exits like CNN's senior media reporter Oliver Darcy's departure amidst Elon Musk's influence. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 weeks ago
France news

Brazil Supreme Court judge orders probe on Elon Musk for censorship

Judge in Brazil orders investigation of Elon Musk for criticizing him and accusing him of censorship.
Elon Musk faces threat of fines and closure of operations in Brazil for disobeying judicial orders. [ more ]
Nature
1 month ago
Data science

How scientists are making the most of Reddit

Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter (now X) has seen a decrease in daily active users and an 80% workforce reduction.
Reddit has grown as a social media platform for scientists, offering various communities for discussion and content sharing. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Marketing

Elon Musk Announces Significant Changes to X. Here's What to Know

Elon Musk announces changes to X social media platform
X users with over 2500 subscribers get Premium features for free [ more ]
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supercharger-network
Fast Company
7 hours ago
Tech industry

This Tesla team quietly built one of its superpowers. Why did Elon pull the plug on it?

Tesla's Supercharger network became the industry standard, unlocking federal funds and potential utility-like revenue.
Despite its success, Tesla's charging team, led by Rebecca Tinucci, was abruptly fired in a seemingly erratic move by Elon Musk. [ more ]
Boston.com
22 hours ago
Cars

Elimination of Tesla's charging department raises worries as EVs from other automakers join network

Tesla laying off Supercharger team raises concerns about opening network to other automakers. [ more ]
Futurism
1 day ago
Cars

Tesla Sucked Up Federal Funding for Supercharger Network Before Firing Whole Department

Tesla's abrupt decision to fire its Supercharger team despite substantial federal grants raises questions about grant utilization and industry impact. [ more ]
Inverse
1 day ago
Cars

Tesla's Supercharger Woes Are a Bad Omen for All EV Owners

Tesla's sudden firing of its Supercharger team may hinder its network expansion, impacting EV owners and potentially benefiting other charging providers. [ more ]
Futurism
1 day ago
Cars

Tesla Pulling Out of Supercharger Leases After Firing Entire Supercharger Team

Tesla is pulling out of Supercharger locations, impacting customers and potential charging network expansion. [ more ]
New York Post
1 day ago
Cars

Elon Musk's move to disband Tesla EV charging team blindsides car industry: 'Sharp kick in the pants'

Tesla laid off employees running the EV charging business, impacting automakers. [ more ]
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Cars
Futurism
42 minutes ago
Cars

Tesla Tells Excited Young Interns That Their Internships Have Been Canceled

Internship offers being rescinded at Tesla right before the start signal potential internal issues. [ more ]
TESLARATI
1 day ago
Cars

Tesla Referral Program ends: Here's what you need to know

The Tesla Referral Program has ended, but users can still redeem existing points, and a new program will be launched in a few months. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
1 day ago
Cars

Tesla Laid Off Its 500-Person Supercharger Team Overnight | Entrepreneur

Elon Musk's decision to downsize Tesla's electric vehicle charging team has surprised other carmakers relying on Tesla's infrastructure for their own EV plans. [ more ]
TESLARATI
1 day ago
Cars

Elon Musk explains reasoning behind Tesla Supercharger team disband

Tesla plans to grow its Supercharger network at a slower pace, prioritizing 100% uptime and expansion of existing locations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
Cars

Tesla Fires Many on Charger Team, Raising Doubts About Expansion

Elon Musk's Tesla layoffs raise concerns about the future of the U.S. charging network for electric vehicles. [ more ]
TESLARATI
2 days ago
Cars

Elon Musk's latest bid to end SEC oversight on posts is denied

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the oversight part of Elon Musk's SEC settlement, rejecting his appeal on free speech grounds. [ more ]
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competition
Futurism
2 days ago
Tech industry

Elon Musk Slams Tesla With Fresh Round of Layoffs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues layoffs, targeting executives, amidst company struggles and workforce reduction. [ more ]
ReadWrite
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's xAI closes in on $6 billion as AI race heats up

Elon Musk's xAI secures significant venture capital funding from Sequoia Capital, highlighting its potential value and competition in the AI industry. [ more ]
Benzinga
1 week ago
Marketing

Tesla Layoffs Hit Marketing Team, Retracts Advertising Push - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Tesla eliminated a recent marketing team and shifted away from traditional advertising approved by Elon Musk, amid company layoffs. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Cars

Tesla Will Lay Off More Than 10% of Workers

Tesla plans to lay off more than 10% of its workforce to cut costs amidst increasing competition and declining sales. [ more ]
Yahoo Finance
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's friends are reportedly looking to help raise $3 billion for his AI startup as it plays catch-up with rivals OpenAI and Anthropic

Elon Musk's xAI is seeking a $3 billion funding round to compete with rivals OpenAI and Anthropic.
Investors close to Musk, including Steve Jurvetson and Gigafund, are in talks to support xAI. [ more ]
Fortune
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's friends to help raise $3 billion for xAI

Elon Musk's xAI startup is seeking a $3 billion funding round valuing it at $18 billion.
xAI competes with rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic for capital and AI talent. [ more ]
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Fast Company
2 days ago
Cars

U.S. regulator says self-driving vehicles not ready for prime time as Tesla inks China deal

Elon Musk secured a significant deal for Full Self-Driving mode in China, potentially boosting Tesla's market performance and shareholder approval. [ more ]
Theregister
3 days ago
Cars

Elon Musk and Chinese Premier talk EV tech in Beijing

Elon Musk met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing to discuss Tesla's success in China and the potential for Full Self-Driving approval. [ more ]
New York Post
3 days ago
Cars

Tesla shares spike 12% as Elon Musk wins approval for full self-driving rollout in China

Tesla shares surged over 12% after Musk secures Full Self Driving approval in China, relying on Baidu's mapping license for navigation, amidst fierce competition. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
Cars

Who Gains From Elon Musk's Visit to China?

Elon Musk's meeting with China's No. 2 official in Beijing potentially cleared obstacles for Tesla's autonomous driving system in China. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 days ago
Cars

4 reasons why Tesla's Full Self-Driving rollout in China matters

Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited Beijing to discuss FSD software and data transfer permissions, receiving a key endorsement for Model 3 and Y compliance in China. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Cars

Watershed moment' for Tesla as Elon Musk's visit to China reaps quick reward

Tesla secures deal with Baidu for mapping data, advancing driver assistance in China. [ more ]
WIRED
3 days ago
Cars

Elon Musk Can't Solve Tesla's China Crisis With His Desperate Asia Visit

Elon Musk prioritized China over India, emphasizing the importance of the Chinese market for Tesla's future success. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 days ago
Cars

Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, meets with Chinese officials amid trade tensions with the U.S.

China underlines desire for U.S.-China cooperation through Musk's visit. [ more ]
New York Post
3 days ago
Cars

Supreme Court turns away Elon Musk's appeal to toss SEC settlement over Tesla tweets

The US Supreme Court declined to hear Elon Musk's appeal regarding a securities fraud settlement, upholding restrictions on his public statements about Tesla. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 days ago
Cars

Elon Musk loses at Supreme Court in case over "funding secured" tweets

The US Supreme Court rejected Elon Musk's appeal to terminate his SEC settlement, upholding the ruling against him. [ more ]
The Verge
3 days ago
Cars

Supreme Court rejects Elon Musk's efforts to get rid of his 'Twitter sitter'

US Supreme Court rejects Elon Musk's attempt to nullify terms requiring preapproval for Tesla-related tweets. [ more ]
TESLARATI
4 days ago
Cars

Tesla's Elon Musk meets with Beijing officials in quick China visit

Elon Musk surprised by visiting Beijing instead of Shanghai, meeting high-ranking officials, possibly discussing cooperation with China. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
Cars

Elon Musk meets China's No 2 official in Beijing

Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in an unannounced visit, amid Chinese carmakers showcasing rival electric vehicles at the Beijing Motor Show. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Cars

They said it: Buyer's remorse?

Elon Musk's behavior could impact Tesla's performance. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Cars

Elon Musk makes unannounced visit to China

Elon Musk visits Beijing for discussions on Tesla's Full Self-Driving software rollout and data transfer overseas. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
5 days ago
Graphic design

The 6 worst Tesla Cybertruck design fails

Elon Musk, known for taking risks, may have pushed the boundaries too far with the Tesla Cybertruck design. [ more ]
Benzinga
5 days ago
Marketing

Elon Musk Says Ad Revenue Sharing Will Be 'Paused' For Some X Creators Over Pending Investigation Into 'Use Of Bots To Spam Likes, Replies'

Suspension of ad revenue sharing for certain creators on X due to bot spamming. [ more ]
Adweek
1 week ago
Marketing

Under the Hood of Tesla's Fleeting Foray Into Ads

Tesla's marketing team didn't get to launch significant campaigns before being laid off. [ more ]
Electrek
1 week ago
Marketing

Tesla fired its entire new ad team in recent layoffs

Tesla has laid off its 'growth content' ad team to focus less on traditional advertising. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 week ago
Marketing

US inches closer to a TikTok ban

US House voted to potentially ban TikTok if Chinese ownership not sold within 270 days.
Senate to approve bill, Biden supports it.
Notable opposition to TikTok ban includes Trump's reversal and Elon Musk's stance. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Marketing

Elon Musk Comes Out Against Banning TikTok: Not What America Stands For'

Elon Musk opposes banning TikTok in the USA, citing freedom of speech and expression and contrasting with Congress's efforts. [ more ]
Social Media Today
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Elon Musk Hints at Bringing Back Vine

Vine 2.0 may not be as successful as anticipated, lacking monetization potential and TikTok's algorithm. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
5 days ago
Cars

Elon Musk Defines Ultra-Hard Work While Building a Company | Entrepreneur

Elon Musk defines ultra-hard work as working every waking hour and has put in 100-hour weeks during challenging times in his companies' history. [ more ]
Futurism
5 days ago
Venture

Venture Capital Firms Are Actually Considering Giving Elon Musk $6 Billion For xAI

Silicon Valley VC firm considering $6 billion investment in Elon Musk's xAI startup, Grok. [ more ]
Futurism
6 days ago
Cars

Cybertruck Driver Goes Berserk With Road Rage After Mild Teasing

The Cybertruck driver's road rage incident reflects negative perceptions surrounding the vehicle and Elon Musk's behavior, impacting Tesla's reputation and desirability. [ more ]
TechCrunch
6 days ago
Tech industry

xAI, Elon Musk's OpenAI rival, is closing on $6B in funding and X, his social network, is already one of its shareholders | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's competitor xAI is raising $6 billion with changing deal terms and high investor demand. [ more ]
Fortune
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk wants to make Grok AI an option for X premium users to compose tweets

Elon Musk's xAI chatbot, Grok, is integrated into X for AI-powered features, replacing human curation teams but facing challenges in content accuracy. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Data science

X makes Grok chatbot available to premium subscribers | TechCrunch

Social network X is rolling out access to xAI's Grok chatbot to Premium tier subscribers.
Grok chatbot offers users the option to interact in Regular mode or Fun mode and is part of a larger strategy by xAI to compete with other AI products. [ more ]
The Verge
1 week ago
Data science

Elon Musk wants to turn Tesla's fleet into AWS for AI - would it work?

Tesla considering utilizing idle vehicle compute power for distributed inference, akin to AWS for Tesla. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 weeks ago
Data science

Tesla scraps its plan for a $25,000 Model 2 EV

Tesla has abandoned plans for an affordable Model 2 electric car.
Elon Musk is focusing on the development of robotaxi technology instead of the Model 2. [ more ]
Social Media Today
4 weeks ago
Data science

No, X Isn't Seeing 'All Time High' Traffic

X (formerly Twitter) project misleads with incorrect stats
Chart shared by Elon Musk only reflects website traffic, not overall usage [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago
Data science

Tesla has Wall Street worried about how many cars it just sold

Tesla's sales may decline due to reduced demand for electric vehicles and higher interest rates.
Analysts estimate a decrease in vehicle deliveries for the quarter, signaling potential challenges for the company.
Elon Musk's directives, including mandatory test drives for a driver-assistance feature, might have impacted Tesla's sales in the final week of March. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Cars

Tesla profits have plummeted. Elon Musk remains all-in on robotaxis

Tesla reassures investors about long-term growth despite recent setbacks and challenges. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Tesla's Board Backs a Pay Package for Elon Musk Struck Down by Judge

Tesla's board of directors approved a $47 billion compensation plan for Elon Musk, despite criticism and setbacks. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

The only part of X that may be worth paying for is Community Notes cringe

X, formerly Twitter, under new ownership by Elon Musk, plans to charge new users for engagement, amidst declining user numbers and controversies. [ more ]
Kotaku
2 weeks ago
Video games

Elon Musk Gets Owned By Elden Ring Morse Code Master

Kotaku highlights players using innovative methods in challenging games like Elden Ring, showcasing unique accomplishments. Elon Musk's unexpected negative response to a player's Morse code play-through draws attention. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
California

The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs

Tesla facing challenges with aging product line, sales decline, quality issues, and leadership turnover. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 weeks ago
Law

Quinn Emanuel Proposes Using Time Travel To Avoid Sanctions Motion

Elon Musk's legal team is trying to correct errors in a sanctions motion by proposing a time machine, showing negligence and unauthorized practice of law. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 weeks ago
Law

Spreading Fake News Could Mean International Lawsuit For Elon Musk

Brazilian Supreme Court includes Elon Musk in fake news investigation.
Justice de Moraes accuses Musk of obstructing Brazilian justice and inciting crime. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 weeks ago
Law

Finance Bro Explains 'HOW TO HIRE GOOD ATTORNEYS' - Actually Good Attorneys Laugh Hysterically

Twitter's Blue Checkmark has lost credibility due to monetization, but comedy emerges amidst controversies.
Verified user @financeguy725 gains attention for unconventional legal advice, creating unintentional comedy on Twitter. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Missouri AG Sues Media Matters For Aggravated MEAN TO TWITTER

Attorney General Andrew Bailey sues Media Matters for America over alleged violations involving Elon Musk
Bailey and Texas AG Paxton defend Media Matters against perceived injustices [ more ]
Benzinga
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Elon Musk Mocks Facebook Again, Likens Its Links To 'AOL Email Address' As Zuckerberg's Meta Struggles With Ad Glitches - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Elon Musk criticizes Meta's ad system likening it to using an AOL email address.
Numerous complaints from advertisers about glitches in Meta's ad system impacting performance and costs. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Elon Musk's X accused of boosting call for gay death penalty

Elon Musk's X/Twitter platform promoted a post advocating for the death penalty for gay people.
The post by user John White cited historical and biblical references to support his call for executing gay individuals. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk: AI Could Outsmart Humanity By Next Year | Entrepreneur

AI technology advancing rapidly, potentially surpassing human intelligence soon.
Concerns raised by Elon Musk about potential risks associated with AI technology. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk: AI will be smarter than any human around the end of next year

AI superintelligence predicted by Elon Musk around end of next year.
AI technology advancing at a rapid pace, increasing in capability significantly every year. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk warns AI will outsmart mankind by the end of next year

Elon Musk warns AI will surpass the best human by next year.
Musk predicts the number of sentient AIs will exceed humans in five years. [ more ]
Futurism
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk Says That Within Two Years, AI Will Be "Smarter Than the Smartest Human"

Elon Musk predicts AGI by 2026, highlighting its potential arrival sooner than expected.
Challenges exist in defining AGI, with skepticism around the concept as a genuine scientific benchmark. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk: Tesla salaries are increasing to fend off rivals poaching staff | Entrepreneur

Tesla engineer salaries increasing due to poaching by competitors like Meta.
Intense competition in the AI market leading to aggressive recruitment tactics and salary offers. [ more ]
Hindustan Times
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk says there's some chance AI will end humanity: 'It is like raising a child'

AI risk: Musk estimates 10-20% chance of AI danger.
AI safety: Emphasis on teaching AI truth and curiosity. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Cars

Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over a Fatal Crash Involving Autopilot

Tesla settled a lawsuit related to Autopilot software for a death in 2018, avoiding trial scrutiny on self-driving tech.
Elon Musk's claims of self-driving software's substantial revenue potential are linked to Tesla's high stock market valuation. [ more ]
Exchangewire
3 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Elon Musk Faces Brazil Supreme Court Inquiry; US Lawmakers Strike Deal on Data Privacy; Retail Sales Soar in Singapore

Elon Musk faces Brazil Supreme Court scrutiny over X platform issue.
US lawmakers reach data privacy deal to limit tech companies' data collection and enhance consumer control.
Singapore retail sales surge driven by Chinese New Year festivities. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Brazilian judge orders probe of Elon Musk amid X disinformation row

Judge orders obstruction of justice inquiry after Musk defies court order and calls for judge's impeachment
Brazilian judge initiates investigation on Elon Musk for obstruction, incitement, and criminal organization [ more ]
The Verge
3 weeks ago
Cars

Tesla reportedly abandons plans to make a less expensive, $25,000 electric vehicle

Elon Musk cancels plans for Tesla Model 2 and shifts focus to robotaxi platform.
Musk's decision was based on the promise of an affordable $25,000 electric vehicle, now pushed back to at least 2025. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Cars

Tesla scraps Elon Musk's goal of low-cost car amid fierce Chinese EV competition

Tesla cancels affordable car promised by Elon Musk for mass market growth.
Tesla shifts focus to developing self-driving robotaxis instead. [ more ]
Benzinga
4 weeks ago
Marketing

Elon Musk Reveals X's Surprisingly Low Advertising Costs, Hoping To Open Doors For Thrifty Advertisers

Elon Musk revealed that advertising on his social media platform costs as low as 3 cents per ad click.
Despite facing challenges with content moderation and declining ad revenue, the platform is making headlines and seeking to attract more businesses. [ more ]
SFGATE
4 weeks ago
Marketing

Elon Musk's X has a new safety leader, nine months after predecessor left the social media platform

Elon Musk's platform X (formerly Twitter) appoints new heads for safety and advertiser solutions.
Platform faces challenges with content moderation, spread of misinformation, and loss of big-name advertisers. [ more ]
Action News Jax
4 weeks ago
Marketing

Elon Musk's X has a new safety leader, nine months after predecessor left the social media platform

Platform formerly known as Twitter, now X, appoints new safety executives after leadership shakeups post-Musk acquisition.
Ongoing concerns about content moderation, misinformation, hate speech on X leading to loss of big-name advertisers. [ more ]
WPXI
4 weeks ago
Marketing

Elon Musk's X has a new safety leader, nine months after predecessor left the social media platform

Elon Musk's X appoints new safety executives post several leadership shakeups.
Ongoing concerns about content moderation, misinformation, and hate speech on the X platform. [ more ]
PR Daily
4 weeks ago
Marketing

New social media features and updates to know this week - PR Daily

LinkedIn is testing a dedicated video feed for short-form content and introducing new features like dynamic UTM codes and Messaging on company Pages.
X is making controversial decisions under the leadership of Elon Musk, including restricting pronouns in profiles and allowing adult content groups. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Marketing

Republican official sues Media Matters for reporting on X's neo-Nazi content

Republican AG sues Media Matters over hate speech report on X
Political party leverage to persecute organizations criticizing right-wing figures. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

How Elon Musk's New Grok AI Stacks Up Against Competitors | Entrepreneur

Grok-1.5 upgrades for longer documents and complex prompts
Grok-1.5 outperforms GPT-4 on HumanEval benchmark [ more ]
Futurism
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Twitter Caught Selling Data to Government Spies While Complaining About Surveillance

Twitter, now known as X, facing criticism for selling user data to surveillance firm for law enforcement purposes.
Elon Musk's involvement in continuing the practice post the lawsuit being struck down. [ more ]
Yahoo News
1 month ago
Marketing

Elon Musk Announces Significant Changes to X. Here's What to Know

Accounts with over 2500 verified subscriber followers will get Premium features for free on social media platform X, while accounts with over 5000 will get Premium+ for free.
Premium features on platform X include longer posts, video uploads, reply prioritization, and fewer adverts. Premium+ offers additional benefits like no adverts in some timelines and access to an AI chatbot. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Dogecoin Bets Jump to $2B as Price Reaches Highest Level Since 2021

Dogecoin (DOGE) price surged to highest level since December 2021 with increased trading volumes and futures open interest.
Prominent Dogecoin community members speculated about DOGE's implementation on X in relation to a new payment branch in the U.S. [ more ]
InfoQ
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

xAI Opens Grok as an Open-Source Model

Open sourcing xAI's Grok chatbot on GitHub and Hugging Face.
Grok chatbot is notable for its vast 314 billion parameters. [ more ]
Observer
1 month ago
Marketing

Elon Musk Buys Tesla Ads For the First Time Ever-on Social Platforms He Hated

Tesla historically avoided advertising
Elon Musk is now buying ads on major social media platforms [ more ]
Benzinga
1 month ago
Marketing

Elon Musk Reacts As TikTokers Report Random Attacks By Strangers While Walking In NYC

Elon Musk expressed surprise at reports of TikTok users being assaulted in New York City.
Multiple TikTok users shared accounts of being randomly punched in the face while walking in New York City. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Grok AI chatbot being rolled out for X premium users this week

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot to be accessible to all premium X users soon.
Grok AI designed with a politically incorrect and witty personality, offering real-time knowledge. [ more ]
Mashable
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk says Grok AI will be available to premium X users 'later this week'

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is expanding its availability beyond Premium+ subscribers on X.
Grok's wider rollout aligns with Musk's decision to make the chatbot open-source. [ more ]
Electrek
1 month ago
Tech industry

Tesla comes back to Facebook, even sends cash into Zuck's pocket

Tesla returned to Facebook and started buying ads, despite previous disputes with Zuckerberg.
Musk's Tesla advertising strategy evolved with a shift towards promoting on different platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Cars

Elon Musk mandates 'Full Self Driving' demos for Tesla buyers in North America

Elon Musk makes full self-driving technology demo a requirement for Tesla buyers
Tesla shares rise despite federal scrutiny on full self-driving technology [ more ]
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