Elon Musk

Elon Musk launched XChat, an encrypted messaging platform for X (formerly Twitter), featuring end-to-end encryption, self-destructing messages, file sharing, and audio/video calls without phone numbers. Built with Rust and “bitcoin-like” encryption, it aims to become an all-encompassing “everything app” like WeChat. Currently, XChat is available to select paying users and secured with a passcode, representing a major step in Musk’s broader strategy for the platform.

Elon Musk left the U.S. Government Efficiency Department (DOGE) to advise former President Trump. He aims to continue contributing to DOGE’s goal of $1 trillion in spending cuts, despite facing challenges with job reductions and questionable savings. Musk plans to remain a key advisor while Trump expressed a willingness to utilize Musk’s expertise.

Elon Musk has ended his brief stint as a White House advisor, leaving amidst controversy. His “Department of Government Efficiency” initiative aimed at budget cuts yielded modest results, sparking criticism and potential conflicts of interest. Tesla faced sales declines and market share losses, compounded by the government’s backlash. Investors are demanding Musk dedicate more time to Tesla as the company and his other ventures face critical challenges.

Elon Musk is stepping down as a Special Government Employee, citing a desire to focus on his businesses after his term ended. He expressed satisfaction with efforts to streamline government spending, despite facing bureaucratic challenges. Analysts suggest his departure is a graceful exit, and shareholders of Tesla will welcome his return. His work uncovered significant discrepancies, including irregularities in the Social Security system, exposing potential fraud and inefficiencies.

Elon Musk’s X is testing its payment feature, X Money, in a limited beta phase, moving closer to his vision of a financial “super app.” He emphasized extreme caution with user savings. Having secured money transmitter licenses in 41 states, X aims to emulate WeChat’s “one-stop-shop” model, potentially disrupting U.S. digital payments, leveraging Musk’s experience with PayPal.

Elon Musk estimates Earth has only 10% (500M years) of its lifespan left as the Sun’s expansion threatens habitability. He positions Mars colonization through SpaceX’s Starship as humanity’s critical “insurance policy,” investing $10B+ from Tesla/SX into infrastructure and closed-loop life systems. Critics question feasibility, but aligning with NASA’s Artemis and Blue Origin’s initiatives, Musk’s timeline merges technical progress with existential urgency, challenging civilization to secure its future against cosmic uncertainty through actionable aerospace milestones.