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OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon Musk
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FILE - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an Apple event announcing new products in Cupertino, Calif., June 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
December 3, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Elon Musk loses out on $50 billion Tesla payday after judge's ruling. Here's why.

A judge again rejected Elon Musk's $50 billion Tesla payday. The compensation package would have made Musk the highest-paid executive ever.
December 3, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk listens as President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
December 3, 2024 at 2:54 AM

Judge reaffirms ruling invalidating Musk's multibillion-dollar Tesla pay package

A Delaware judge has reaffirmed her ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package
December 3, 2024 at 2:54 AM
FILE - Elon Musk speaks at a campaign rally, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
November 29, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans on DOGE plans

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head to Capitol Hill next week to meet with Republicans on their plan to slash regulations and other parts of the federal government.
November 29, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk.
November 29, 2024 at 1:12 PM

Donald Trump and Elon Musk spend Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago

The president-elect was also joined at Mar-a-Lago with family members on Thanksgiving following a week in which Trump claimed Mexico would stop border crossings, "effective immediately."
November 29, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Donald Trump and Elon Musk spend Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago.
November 27, 2024 at 2:52 PM

Musk's DOGE wants to slash regulations. Workers and patients may suffer, experts say.

Trump appointed Elon Musk as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
November 27, 2024 at 2:52 PM
President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk as he arrives to attend a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, Nov. 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas.
November 22, 2024 at 9:58 AM

Australia rejects Elon Musk's claim that it plans to control access to the internet

An Australian Cabinet minister has rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intends to control all Australians' access to the internet through legislation that would ban young children from social media
November 22, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers, right, gestures as he and Industry Minister Ed Husic speak to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)
November 20, 2024 at 3:31 AM

Trump joins Elon Musk in Texas for SpaceX Starship launch

On Tuesday, SpaceX launched the most powerful super-heavy Starship rocket on its sixth test flight, but were forced to perform a splashdown after an issue with the booster.
November 20, 2024 at 3:31 AM
VIDEO: Trump joins Elon Musk in Texas for SpaceX Starship launch
November 20, 2024 at 12:11 AM

Trump attends SpaceX 'Starship' launch with Musk

President-elect Donald Trump attended a SpaceX “Starship” rocket launch on Tuesday in Texas alongside SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
November 20, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Trump attends SpaceX 'Starship' launch with Musk
November 16, 2024 at 11:19 PM

Trump and Musk could redefine space policy

NASA astronaut Dr. Charlie Camarda discusses the dangerous leak on the International Space Station and how Donald Trump and Elon Musk may change NASA space policy.
November 16, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Trump and Musk could redefine space policy
November 14, 2024 at 6:13 PM

Exploring Trump-Musk bromance: Can the two powerful personalities stay connected?

What we know about Elon Musk’s ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’ and bromance with Donald Trump.
November 14, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Tesla CEO Elon Musk joins former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., Oct. 5, 2024.
November 14, 2024 at 12:12 PM

Some experts raise concerns over Musk and Ramaswamy's government efficiency roles

Donald Trump's announcement that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency has alarmed some government ethics experts.
November 14, 2024 at 12:12 PM
In this split image, Elon Musk speaks during a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27, 2024 in New York City, and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during the fourth Republican presidential primary debate at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Dec. 6, 2023.
November 14, 2024 at 2:47 AM

Elon Musk’s rise to power

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze reports on how tech billionaire Elon Musk was able to gain access to President-elect Donald Trump’s inner circle and gain so much political influence.
November 14, 2024 at 2:47 AM
Elon Musk’s rise to power
November 13, 2024 at 5:37 PM

Trump taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead 'Department of Government Efficiency'

Donald Trump has announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and ally of Trump, will lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency."
November 13, 2024 at 5:37 PM
In this split image, Elon Musk speaks during a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27, 2024 in New York City, and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during the fourth Republican presidential primary debate at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Dec. 6, 2023.
November 13, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Musk, Ramaswamy to help ‘way too bloated’ government: GOP strategist

Tricia McLaughlin, former senior adviser to Vivek Ramaswamy, discusses the work to be done under what President-elect Donald Trump is calling a new "Department of Government Efficiency."
November 13, 2024 at 4:16 PM
VIDEO: Musk, Ramaswamy to help ‘way too bloated’ government: GOP strategist
November 12, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Elon Musk's involvement in Trump's administration planning

Adam Clark Estes, senior technology correspondent at Vox discusses the significance and influence billionaire Elon Musk has had in the Trump orbit over the last week.
November 12, 2024 at 8:15 PM
VIDEO: Elon Musk's involvement in Trump's administration planning
November 12, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s presidential transition

The Washington Post’s Drew Harwell explains how billionaire Elon Musk has leveraged his money to further his political objectives.
November 12, 2024 at 3:04 PM
VIDEO: Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s presidential transition
November 12, 2024 at 2:56 PM

Elon Musk weighing in on Trump staffing decisions: Sources

Several people close to Donald Trump have stressed to ABC News the significance and influence billionaire Elon Musk has had in the Trump orbit over the last week.
November 12, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., left, and Donald Trump, prior to a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5, 2024.
November 11, 2024 at 10:58 PM

Elon Musk weighing in on Trump staffing decisions: Sources

Several people close to Donald Trump have stressed to ABC News the significance and influence billionaire Elon Musk has had in the Trump orbit over the last week.
November 11, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Several people close to Donald Trump have stressed to ABC News the significance and influence billionaire Elon Musk has had in the Trump orbit over the last week.
November 11, 2024 at 2:09 AM

Donald Trump and Elon Musk golf at Trump International after election win

The president-elect returned to golf at Trump International, the same course where an assassination attempt was made against him in September.
November 11, 2024 at 2:09 AM
BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 05: Elon Musk embraces Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show fairgrounds on October 05, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. This is the first time that Trump has returned to Butler since he was injured during an attempted assassination on July 13.  (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
November 9, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Elon Musk joins Trump’s calls with world leaders

The president-elect had Elon Musk listen in and speak with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
November 9, 2024 at 6:37 PM
VIDEO: Elon Musk joins Trump’s calls with world leaders
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Elon Musk joined Trump's call with Zelenskyy: Sources

Elon Musk joined Donald Trump's phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, multiple sources with direct knowledge of the call told ABC News.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk joins former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., October 5, 2024
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Elon Musk joined Trump's call with Ukraine's Zelenskyy: Sources

The president-elect handed the phone to Musk at one point during Zelenskyy's congratulatory call on Wednesday, sources told ABC News. The billionaire was a major presence during Trump's campaign.
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VIDEO: Elon Musk joined Trump's call with Ukraine's Zelenskyy: Sources
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Will Elon Musk impact who wins Pennsylvania? Experts weigh in.

Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest person, has campaigned in support of Trump.
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during a rally for former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York, on Oct. 27, 2024.
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Judge denies request to block Elon Musk's giveaway

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner sought an emergency injunction to stop Elon Musk's America PAC's million-dollar giveaway.
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VIDEO: Judge denies request to block Elon Musk's giveaway
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What's at stake for Elon Musk in the presidential election?

Musk, the world's richest person, has sought to help elect Donald Trump.
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks at a rally for former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York, October 27, 2024.
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Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk over controversial $1 million voter giveaway

The Philadelphia district attorney sued Elon Musk and his super PAC on Monday over the billionaire's controversial $1 million giveaway.
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SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk awarded Kristine Fishell with a $1 million check during the town hall at the Roxain Theater on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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DOJ warns Elon Musk his $1M giveaway to registered voters may violate federal law

The Justice Department has warned Elon Musk's America PAC that his $1 million giveaway to swing-state registered voters may violate federal law, a source says.
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Elon Musk speaks as part of a campaign town hall in support of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump in Folsom, Pa., Oct. 17, 2024.
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Elon Musk says Trump's economic plans could cause 'temporary hardship'

Musk, the world's richest person, is a prominent supporter of Trump.
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Elon Musk speaks during a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024 in New York City.
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Elon Musk’s $1M voter giveaway hearing postponed

Former President Donald Trump’s billionaire supporter has awarded checks to several voters who signed his petition to support the First and Second Amendments. ABC News’ John Santucci reports.
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VIDEO: Elon Musk’s $1M voter giveaway hearing postponed
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Elon Musk again accused of spreading misinformation

ABC’s Olivia Rubin reports on how billionaire Elon Musk is using his megaphone to allegedly amplify misinformation to millions while on the campaign trail for former President Donald Trump.
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Elon Musk again accused of spreading misinformation
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At town halls, Elon Musk works to harness his celebrity to boost Trump

In a series of town halls, tech billionaire Elon Musk has sought to harness his power as an influencer to help return Donald Trump to the White House.
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SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk speaks during an America PAC town hall on Oct. 26, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa.
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Researchers call for FCC to pause Musk's Starlink launches

In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, 100 space researchers asked for the agency to pause new satellite launches to allow for environmental review.
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In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, 100 space researchers asked for the agency to pause new satellite launches to allow for environmental review.
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Is Musk's Starlink polluting space? Researchers call for the FCC to pause launches

In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, 100 space researchers asked for the agency to pause new satellite launches to allow for environmental review.
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 20 Starlink internet satellites into space after sunset above the Pacific Ocean after launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 18, 2024, as seen from San Diego, California.
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Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk over $1 million voter giveaway

The Philadelphia district attorney sued Elon Musk and his super PAC on Monday over the billionaire's controversial $1 million giveaway.
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VIDEO: Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk over $1 million voter giveaway
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Elon Musk is in 'regular contact' with Putin, new report alleges

Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Vladimir Putin since 2022, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal on Thursday.
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SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk speaks during a town hall for former President Donald Trump at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 18, 2024.
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Election officials, worried about misinformation, confront Elon Musk on his own turf

Local election officials have been taking to X to refute owner Elon Musk's false election claims -- but their reach pales in comparison to Musk's 200 million followers.
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Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X looks on during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., May 6, 2024.
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Elon Musk alleged to have secret conversations with Putin: WSJ

The tech titan and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been in regular contact since 2022, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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VIDEO: Elon Musk alleged to have secret conversations with Putin: WSJ
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Is Elon Musk's $1 million voter sweepstakes legal? Experts weigh in.

The giveaway seems illegal, but occupies a blurry area of law, experts told ABC News.
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SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk speaks at a town hall with Republican candidate U.S. Senate Dave McCormick at the Roxain Theater on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Mark Cuban says he proposed Elon Musk meet Harris, but her team declined

Businessman Mark Cuban told ABC News that with two weeks until Election Day, the vice president has momentum on her side, but that she can improve as a salesperson.
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Entrepreneur Mark Cuban speaks at a campaign event for US Vice President Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at University Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on October 17, 2024.
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Elon Musk's PAC pays out third $1 million check to voter

Anna Massoglia, editorial and investigations manager at OpenSecrets talks to ABC News Live about the recent monetary giveaways by Elon Musk's America PAC.
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VIDEO: Elon Musk's PAC pays out third $1 million check to voter
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Elon Musk pushes false conspiracies about voting machines during town hall

While speaking at a town hall in Pennsylvania, tech CEO and Trump supporter Elon Musk repeated false conspiracy theories claiming that voting machines rig elections.
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Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X looks on during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., May 6, 2024.
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Tesla set to unveil its Cybercab in move Musk hopes will steer company into new era

Tesla is set to hold an event Thursday titled “We, Robot” where the company is expected to unveil a fully autonomous vehicle that CEO Elon Musk has called a “Cybercab.”
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A Tesla all electric Model X is displayed during the British Motor Show 2024 at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Aug. 15, 2024, in Farnborough, England.
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Barack Obama and Elon Musk to hit the campaign trail

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Katherine Faulders with the latest news from the campaign trail.
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VIDEO: Barack Obama and Elon Musk to hit the campaign trail
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White House condemns 'irresponsible' Elon Musk post on assassination attempt

In a statement Monday, the White House decried a now-deleted post by Elon Musk on X as "irresponsible."
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Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023.
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UAW files federal labor charges against Donald Trump and Elon Musk

The United Auto Workers Union has filed federal labor charges against former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the union said Tuesday.
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This combination of photos shows former President Donald Trump during rally in Minden, Nev., Oct. 8, 2022, left, and Elon Musk in Wilmington, Del., July 12, 2021.
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Trump rehashes familiar talking points on immigrants, Biden in X chat with Musk

Donald Trump’s conversation with Elon Musk on X Monday night started almost an hour late as the social media platform was plagued with technical difficulties
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition in Washington, March 9, 2020.
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Donald Trump to sit for interview with Elon Musk

The Republican presidential nominee will have a live conversation with Musk on his social platform, X. GOP Congressman Pete Sessions joins the show.
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VIDEO: Donald Trump to sit for interview with Elon Musk
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Musk reveals 2nd brain-chip patient

A second patient has been implanted with a chip developed by Elon Musk's company, Neuralink, which he says could give patients “superhuman abilities.” ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt reports.
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VIDEO: Musk reveals 2nd brain-chip patient
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Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, June 16, 2023.