Elon Musk

Elon Musk revealed X (formerly Twitter) now operates with only 1200 employees, a significant reduction from the “a little under 8,000” when he acquired the company. This confirms the drastic cost-cutting measures, including mass layoffs, implemented since 2022. Musk attributes the cuts to previous mismanagement. X has also reportedly converted office spaces into dormitories, highlighting a unique work environment and raising questions about employee well-being.

Elon Musk is accusing Apple of App Store bias, alleging they favor OpenAI’s ChatGPT over his AI chatbot, Grok. Musk threatened legal action, claiming antitrust violations. However, Community Notes challenged his assertions. This dispute highlights Musk’s ongoing rivalry with OpenAI’s Sam Altman and his historical grievances with Apple. Despite the initial fury, Grok’s recent App Store ranking climb and Musk’s softened stance suggest a possible de-escalation, though his past conflicts and ambition indicate this feud may persist.

An online feud erupted between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, with Musk accusing Apple of favoring OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the App Store and alleging antitrust violations. Altman retorted, criticizing Musk’s own manipulation of the X platform. The spat escalated with accusations of lying and algorithm manipulation. Interestingly, Musk’s own Grok AI seemed to side with Altman, criticizing Musk. Apple defended its App Store policies, emphasizing fairness and unbiasedness.

Elon Musk is threatening legal action against Apple over alleged antitrust violations related to the App Store. Musk claims Apple unfairly excludes X and his AI chatbot Grok from the “essential” category, hindering their visibility and disadvantaging AI startups. He argues Apple’s practices stifle competition and favor OpenAI. xAI plans to initiate legal proceedings immediately, potentially reshaping app distribution and competition within the AI sector.

Elon Musk has voiced concerns about losing control of Tesla, citing his current 12.8% stake as insufficient to secure his position, especially with the company’s future robotics focus. He refuted claims of using Tesla stock as loan collateral. Musk aims for a 25% share to maintain strategic influence, highlighting the impact of stock option taxation on his voting control. His apprehension stems from the possibility of being ousted by activist shareholders after Tesla produces “millions of robots.”

Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk could receive a $30 billion stock grant, reigniting debate about his compensation. A Tesla engineer, Tsai, defended the award on X, noting Musk’s eight years without a salary, consistent work attendance, and leadership through crucial milestones. Tsai also humorously pointed out that his own salary once surpassed Musk’s. He emphasized Musk’s passion and commitment as a team motivator, hoping he receives his first paycheck after years of dedication. The stock package aims to align Musk’s interests with long-term shareholder value and ambitious growth targets.

Elon Musk announced on X that Tesla may enable in-car gaming while driving within 3-6 months, pending regulatory approval. This follows a video of a Tesla owner playing Grand Theft Auto using Full Self-Driving (FSD). While presenting a potential revenue stream via subscriptions, the plan faces significant regulatory hurdles due to safety concerns and driver distraction, even with FSD engaged. Tesla emphasizes that drivers must remain vigilant and ready to take control despite FSD.

Tesla has filed paperwork revealing a potential $29 billion stock option package for CEO Elon Musk. This “interim award” aims to secure Musk’s leadership as Tesla shifts towards autonomous vehicles and robotics. The move follows a Delaware court’s rescission of Musk’s 2018 compensation plan, now under appeal. The new grant, structured to avoid double compensation, would increase Musk’s stake in Tesla if the Delaware ruling stands and he remains an executive for two years. Analysts view it as a signal of confidence in Musk’s ability to guide Tesla’s strategic evolution.

Elon Musk’s xAI filed a trademark application for “Macrohard,” sparking speculation of a rivalry with Microsoft. This follows Musk’s July announcement of a multi-agent AI software company powered by Grok, designed to tackle “macro” and “hard” problems. The name “Macrohard,” seemingly a jab at Microsoft, adds fuel to the existing tension between Musk and Bill Gates, marked by public disagreements on Tesla stock and other criticisms. The trademark suggests Musk is seriously pursuing this venture.

Elon Musk announced advancements in AI video technology, including rapid acceleration in real-time rendering speeds. A six-second video’s rendering time decreased from 60 to 15 seconds in ten days, with further reduction expected. Musk’s AI venture, Grok, launched Grok Imagine, a text-to-video generator that creates video clips with sound effects from textual descriptions in 30 seconds. These developments promise to revolutionize video content creation and dissemination, with potential deployment within months.