AI arms race approaches IPO reckoning OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI — now with SpaceX — are all barreling toward watershed IPOs. Axios · Feb 5
'World-first' deepfake detection plan to be developed by UK The Home Office said the framework would explore how technology can recognise and assess deepfakes Evening Standard · Feb 5
Is India Overtaking the US in Economic Influence? Elon Musk Thinks So When Elon Musk commented “The balance of power is changing” on a chart comparing global economic growth, it triggered a sharp global reaction. The question many began asking was simple yet provocative: Is India now economically stronger than the United States? The short answer is nuanced. India has not overtaken… Times Life · Feb 5
Judge orders Musk to sit for deposition over DOGE, USAID shutdown There was "no alternative" to the depositions, the judge ruled. Axios · Feb 5
Ethics panel sounds the alarm after Trump official appears in jewelry ad using government title An Energy Department spokesperson said that the ad was an ‘oversight that has since been addressed’ The Independent UK · Feb 4
Elon Musk vows to put a million satellites in orbit to create huge AI data centers ‘Space-based AI is obviously the only way to scale,’ Musk wrote on SpaceX’s website Monday The Independent UK · Feb 4
Tesla Is Investing $2 Billion in xAI. Is That Bad News or Good News for TSLA Stock? Tesla invested $2 billion in xAI against many shareholders' wishes. Can this still end up helping Tesla and reinforce the AI narrative? Barchart · Feb 4
Cruz’s satellite licensing bill faces longer delay A bill intended to speed up approval of new satellites remains on hold after a Senate panel did not return to work on the proposal Wednesday. Roll Call · Feb 4
Should You Buy Tesla Stock After the SpaceX-xAI Merger? Should you buy, sell, or hold TSLA following the merger of SpaceX with xAI? Barchart · Feb 4
Bulletin world briefing: Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ and British soldiers near Russian border Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Elon Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ over social media plan British soldiers carry out crucial exercise near Russian border Harry Potter villain emerges as Lunar New Year symbol in China Couple who allegedly put up ‘Free Palestine’… The Independent UK · Feb 4
Head of Reform council’s cost-cutting programme resigns after suggesting authority has made ‘no cuts’ Councillor Matthew Fraser Moat said his words had been ‘twisted’ to ‘fit into an anti-KCC narrative’ The Independent UK · Feb 4
Is CEO activism threatening democracy? Intervening in the boardroom alone no longer seems to be enough for a good number of CEOs who are becoming increasingly vocal about politics. The most prominent example is Elon Musk, who publicly endorsed Donald Trump during the 2024 US presidential election campaign and later accepted a government role offered… The Conversation · Feb 4
Make the orchestra great again? Not likely with JD Vance playing the cello A new painting by the maestro of Trumpian kitsch offers a fever dream of musical unity – and fundamentally misunderstands orchestras and conductors. And where are the music stands? The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
Brussels cautions EU countries against overstepping with social media crackdowns A European Commission spokesperson has said that additional national obligations on social media platforms are a “no go” under the bloc's own sweeping digital rulebook. Euronews · Feb 4
The Guardian - US · Feb 4 Tulsi Gabbard reportedly oversaw probe of Puerto Rico voting machines last year – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Times of India · Feb 4 UAE to travel underground at Tesla speed? Elon Musk’s Boring Company to build Dubai Loop in most unexpected Middle East move Dubai has partnered with Elon Musk's The Boring Company to construct the Dubai Loop, an underground transport system designed to significantly reduce commute times. The initial phase will feature a 6.4-kilometer pilot route connecting key districts, with the full network aiming to span over 22 kilometers and include 19 stations,…
Euronews · Feb 4 SpaceX hits €1.06tn after xAI merger as Musk consolidates empire A €1.06tn valuation for the combined SpaceX-xAI business narrows the gap with Tesla, as Musk leans harder into AI and space while Tesla fights slowing growth and a shrinking subsidy backdrop.
The Independent UK · Feb 4 Musk vs Europe: World’s richest man calls Spanish PM ‘fascist’ as X hits out over French office raid Statement from X accused prosecutors of carrying out an ‘abusive’ raid of its Paris offices
The Independent UK · Feb 4 JD Vance tears into America’s ‘incestuous elites’ after Epstein files release - but insists Trump isn’t one of them Multiple high-profile figures including President Donald Trump, Bill Gates and Elon Musk have been mentioned in the files
Euronews · Feb 4 Elon Musk calls Pedro Sánchez 'tyrant' over plans to ban minors from using social media The tech billionaire attacked the Spanish premier after Pedro Sánchez announced Madrid intends to roll out new rules to protect minors from social media harm, which would see executives potentially liable in court.
The Independent UK · Feb 4 European governments ditch US tech services over security fears European governments are moving away from US tech giants, opting for domestic or open-source alternatives
The Times of India · Feb 4 Elon Musk calls Spanish PM 'dirty Sanchez' for proposing social media ban for minors Elon Musk has fiercely criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's proposal to ban social media for children under 16. Sanchez aims to protect minors from online harms, likening the digital space to a "wild west." This move aligns with a broader European trend towards stricter tech regulations for young users.
Fortune · Feb 4 Nevada legislators blast Elon Musk–owned Boring Company over safety and environmental violations Elon Musk’s tunneling startup said it was “unable to attend” the four-hour hearing in Las Vegas about violations it has racked up since 2022.
TechRadar · Feb 4 Musk insists that 'the lowest cost way to generate AI compute will be in space' within three years after SpaceX acquired xAI, but that timeline is more science fiction than strategy Musk’s timeline for cheap AI compute in orbit after SpaceX bought xAI ignores the massive logistical and physical hurdles that remain.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 4 Elon Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ over plan to ban under-16s from social media and curb hateful content Pedro Sánchez says urgent action needed to protect children from ‘digital wild west’, drawing anger from owner of X