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September 18, 2023, 7:58 PM

Turkey's President Erdogan and Elon Musk discuss establishing a Tesla car factory in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Elon Musk, the head of electric carmaker Tesla, to establish a factory in Turkey
September 18, 2023, 7:58 PM
Turkey President Erdogan and Elon Musk discuss establishing Tesla factory in Turkey
September 18, 2023, 7:58 PM

Netanyahu talks to Elon Musk in California about antisemitism on X and artificial intelligence

They also discussed artificial intelligence in a sparsely attended livestream.
September 18, 2023, 7:58 PM
September 13, 2023, 6:54 PM

Elon Musk calls AI forum with lawmakers on Capitol Hill 'very civilized'

Musk, along with other tech giants, convened on Wednesday to discuss the importance of regulating artificial intelligence.
September 13, 2023, 6:54 PM
Elon Musk calls AI forum with lawmakers on Capitol Hill 'very civilized'
September 13, 2023, 12:06 AM

US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter

The U.S. government says the former Twitter’s request to end oversight of its data privacy and security practices is “meritless” and owner Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the company since he has “first-hand knowledge” of the conduct...
September 13, 2023, 12:06 AM
1 month ago

Mark Zuckerberg says Elon Musk 'isn't serious' about cage match and it's 'time to move on'

The billionaire entrepreneurs have gone back and forth on the plans for weeks.
1 month ago
Mark Zuckerberg says Elon Musk 'isn't serious' about cage match: 'Time to move on'
1 month ago

Mark Zuckerberg says Elon Musk 'isn't serious' about cage match

The billionaire entrepreneurs have gone back and forth on the plans for weeks.
1 month ago
Mark Zuckerberg says Elon Musk 'isn't serious' about cage match
1 month ago

Potential MMA style fight between Zuckerberg and Musk

The heads of Facebook and X are potentially going over details to make a fight between them a reality.
1 month ago
Potential MMA style fight between Zuckerberg and Musk
2 months ago

Can Threads overtake X, formerly known as Twitter? Experts weigh in.

The task of overtaking X poses a formidable challenge but Threads holds advantages, they said.
2 months ago
Will Threads kill X? Experts weigh in.
2 months ago

Elon Musk says he may need surgery before proposed 'cage match' with Mark Zuckerberg

Elon Musk says he may need to get surgery before a proposed “cage match” with Mark Zuckerberg
2 months ago
Elon Musk says he may need surgery before proposed 'cage match' with Mark Zuckerberg
2 months ago

Musk says his cage fight with Zuckerberg will be streamed on X

Elon Musk says his potential in-person fight with Mark Zuckerberg would be streamed live on his social media site X, formerly known as Twitter
2 months ago
Musk says his cage fight with Zuckerberg will be streamed on X
2 months ago

Musk threatens to sue researchers who documented the rise in hateful tweets

A nonprofit organization that researches links between social media, hate and extremism has been threatened with a lawsuit by X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter
2 months ago
Musk threatens to sue researchers who documented the rise in hateful tweets
2 months ago
Musk says Twitter to change logo to 'X' from the bird
2 months ago

Musk: Twitter to change logo

Owner Elon Musk said that Twitter's familiar bird logo will soon be replaced by the letter "X."
2 months ago
Musk: Twitter to change logo
2 months ago

Elon Musk says Twitter has 'negative cash flow' and 'heavy debt'

Elon Musk says Twitter has "negative cash flow" and "heavy debt" due to lack of advertisers.
2 months ago
Elon Musk says Twitter has 'negative cash flow' and 'heavy debt'
2 months ago

Musk says Twitter is losing cash because advertising is down and the company is carrying heavy debt

Elon Musk says the social media company is carrying heavy debt.
2 months ago
2 months ago

Elon Musk launches his own AI company to compete with ChatGPT

Elon Musk has previously criticized the pace and ambitions of advances in AI.
2 months ago
Elon Musk launches AI company to compete with ChatGPT
2 months ago

Elon Musk unveils his new AI startup with a team of top researchers but a vague mission

Elon Musk is finally starting to talk about the artificial intelligence company he founded to compete with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI
2 months ago
Elon Musk unveils his new AI startup with a team of top researchers
3 months ago

Tech billionaires' cage match? Musk throws down the gauntlet and Zuckerberg accepts challenge

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are ready to fight, offline
3 months ago
Musk throws down the gauntlet and Zuckerberg accepts challenge
4 months ago

Senators warn Twitter, Elon Musk over alleged 'disregard' for data privacy

The notice came after the reported resignation of two of Twitter's data security executives.
4 months ago
Senators warn Twitter, Elon Musk over alleged 'disregard' for data privacy
4 months ago

Twitter executive responsible for content safety resigns after Elon Musk criticism

An executive responsible for safety, content moderation is leaving the company.
4 months ago
4 months ago

Twitter may be worth one-third what Musk paid for it last fall as Fidelity marks down investment

Twitter may now be worth one-third of what Elon Musk paid for the social media platform just seven months ago
4 months ago
4 months ago

Tesla's Musk meets Chinese foreign minister, who calls for 'mutual respect' in US-China relations

China’s foreign minister has met Tesla CEO Elon Musk and said U.S.-Chinese relations require “mutual respect” while touting the promise of the country’s electric vehicle industry
4 months ago
Tesla's Musk meets Chinese foreign minister
4 months ago

Gov. DeSantis formally announces White House run in glitch-plagued Twitter talk

ABC News' Alex Presha discusses what Ron DeSantis’ campaign is saying about the technical glitches and the first events he has planned to kick off his campaign.
4 months ago
Gov. DeSantis formally announces White House run in glitch-plagued Twitter talk
4 months ago

Elon Musk subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein banking case

Virgin Islands subpoenas Elon Musk in lawsuit against JP Morgan
4 months ago
Elon Musk subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein banking case
4 months ago

Elon Musk subpoenaed in Virgin Islands’ lawsuit

The subpoena appears to seek information about whether Jeffrey Epstein referred or attempted to refer Musk to JPMorgan, according to the Virgin Islands.
4 months ago
Elon Musk subpoenaed in Virgin Islands’ lawsuit
4 months ago

Elon Musk says he has chosen new Twitter CEO, will step down within weeks

Elon Musk made the announcement in a tweet on Thursday.
4 months ago
Elon Musk says he has chosen new Twitter CEO, will step down within weeks
5 months ago

Twitter revives blue checkmark for some celebrities, including dead ones

Twitter reversed a major change to its subscription policy over the weekend.
5 months ago
Twitter revives checkmark for some celebrities, including dead ones
5 months ago

Elon Musk slams AI 'bias' and calls for 'TruthGPT.' Experts question his neutrality.

Biased AI poses risks but Musk underscores the challenge, experts said.
5 months ago
Elon Musk slams AI 'bias' and calls for 'TruthGPT.' Experts question his neutrality.
5 months ago

Elon Musk slams AI ‘bias’ and calls for ‘TruthGPT’

Elon Musk announced plans this week to create an AI-driven conversation tool called "TruthGPT."
5 months ago
Elon Musk slams AI ‘bias’ and calls for ‘TruthGPT’
5 months ago

NPR leaves Twitter amid dispute over labeling

Owned by Elon Musk, NPR said that the social media company’s label of their organization is meant to undermine its credibility.
5 months ago
NPR leaves Twitter amid dispute over labeling
7 months ago

Elon Musk publicly mocks laid-off Twitter employee with a disability. Then apologizes.

The former Twitter employee had posted a tweet asking CEO Elon Musk about his job status.
7 months ago
Elon Musk publicly mocks laid-off Twitter worker with a disability. Then apologizes
8 months ago

Elon Musk takes the stand

There are questions surrounding a multi-billion dollar deal involving Tesla stock.
8 months ago
Elon Musk takes the stand
8 months ago

Tesla slashes car prices as much as 20%

Tesla faces weakening demand amid heightened competition.
8 months ago
Tesla slashes car prices as much as 20%
9 months ago

Tesla stock plummeted 12% in a single day. Here's why

The losses at Tesla wiped nearly $50 billion from the company's value and elicited scrutiny of CEO Elon Musk.
9 months ago
Why Tesla stock plummeted 12% in a single day
9 months ago

Who will take control of Twitter if Musk steps down

Elon Musk’s tentative resignation followed a Twitter poll where a majority of users called on him to step down.
9 months ago
Who will take control of Twitter if Musk steps down
9 months ago

Tesla stock has plummeted since Elon Musk took over Twitter. Here's why.

Shares of Tesla have fallen 45% in two months since Elon Musk acquired Twitter.
9 months ago
Tesla stock has plummeted since Elon Musk took over Twitter. Here's why.
9 months ago

Question raised in multibillion-dollar lawsuit over Elon Musk Tesla tweet

A judge in a lawsuit over a tweet Elon Musk sent in 2018 about Tesla has asked for an explanation about a calculation.
9 months ago
Question raised in multibillion-dollar lawsuit over Elon Musk Tesla tweet
9 months ago

Elon Musk remains silent about Twitter poll calling for his resignation

Twitter owner Elon Musk has tweeted more than 10 times on other topics since the poll results.
9 months ago
Musk silent on Twitter poll calling for resignation, despite continued tweeting
9 months ago

Does Elon Musk's resignation from Twitter mean he'll give up control? Experts weigh in

Twitter owner Elon Musk's vow to step down amounts to "window dressing," one expert said.
9 months ago
Musk will resign from Twitter but will he relinquish control? Experts weigh in.
9 months ago

Elon Musk says he'll resign as Twitter CEO

Elon Musk tweeted Tuesday night that he would step down as Twitter's CEO as soon as he "finds someone foolish enough to take the job."
9 months ago
Elon Musk says he'll resign as Twitter CEO
9 months ago

Elon Musk says he'll resign as head of Twitter

"I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job!" Musk tweeted Tuesday.
9 months ago
Twitter needs a new CEO in wake of Musk's resignation
9 months ago

Twitter users tell Elon Musk to step down after CEO asks in poll

The Twitter CEO polled users Sunday night, saying he'll "abide by the results."
9 months ago
Twitter users tell Elon Musk to step down in poll results
9 months ago

Student tracking Elon Musk’s jet defends his program, considers legal threat a bluff

Despite a threat of legal action from Elon Musk, Jack Sweeney said he believes in the value of tracking private jets of celebrities and thinks Musk is bluffing.
9 months ago
Student tracking Elon Musk’s jet program will continue to do so
9 months ago

Elon Musk’s Twitter sparks backlash from lawmakers, pundits over suspension of journalists

Elon Musk's Twitter bans prompted one House member to say 'What's the deal?'; while an EU official threatened penalties.
9 months ago
Elon Musk’s Twitter sparks backlash from lawmakers over suspension of journalists
9 months ago

European Union threatens Twitter with sanctions following ban of journalists

International criticism is raining down on Elon Musk after the social network suspended, several journalists, even as he's reportedly looking for new funding for the platform.
9 months ago
European Union threatens Twitter with sanctions following ban of journalists
9 months ago

By the Numbers: Elon Musk unloads Tesla stock

A look at the numbers behind Elon Musk selling billions of dollars of Tesla stock following his recent purchase of Twitter.
9 months ago
By the Numbers: Elon Musk unloads Tesla stock
9 months ago

Elon Musk facing backlash after Fauci tweet

Musk, a longtime critic of COVID-19 lockdowns, called for Dr. Anthony Fauci to be prosecuted.
9 months ago
Elon Musk facing backlash after Fauci tweet
9 months ago

Elon Musk tweet calling for Fauci to be prosecuted draws backlash, applause

Elon Musk, who owns Twitter, called for a lawsuit against Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert.
9 months ago
Elon Musk draws backlash, applause for tweet calling for Fauci to be prosecuted
10 months ago

Elon Musk attacks Apple for allegedly threatening App Store removal

"What's going on here?" Musk asked in a tweet directed at Apple CEO Tim Cook.
10 months ago
Elon Musk attacks Apple for allegedly threatening App Store removal
10 months ago

Elon Musk sparks concern from Twitter users and advertisers

Major advertisers cite concerns at the current state of Twitter and its new owner Elon Musk's controversial moves, including the new "Verified" $8 monthly service.
10 months ago
Elon Musk sparks concern from Twitter users and advertisers