The Latest Breaking News from Elon Musk

Trump Describes a 'Very Rich, Very Fat' Friend, and the Internet Thinks It's Elon Musk

Trump referred to an unnamed wealthy friend taking a weight-loss drug during a White House discussion, prompting speculation online that he meant Elon Musk.

International Business Times UK · Jan 18

U.S. govt says Musk's gas turbine generators for xAI aren’t exempt from permits — EPA ruling closes local loophole that allowed Musk to get power from temporary on-site power generators

The U.S. EPA now requires permits to operate gas turbine generators, even temporary ones, closing loopholes in some local ordinances that waived this requirement for deployments that lasted for less than 364 days.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 18

The Tesla Cybertruck Had The Biggest Sales Crash Of Any EV In 2025

The Cybertruck was America's best-selling electric pickup in 2024. The next year, sales fell by half, according to industry estimates.

InsideEVs · Jan 18

OpenAI cofounder's journal seemingly outlines plot with Altman to oust Musk to establish a for-profit biz — ‘This is the only chance we have to get out from Elon,’ Brockman wrote

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman's personal notes reveal that they've been discussing turning the AI firm into a non-profit without Elon Musk.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 17

AOC's DEFIANCE Act Explained and What Victims of Sexually Explicit Deepfakes Can Do When It is Passed

DEFIANCE Act, a bill championed by AOC to combat sexually explicit deepfakes. Learn what the bill means, the penalties for offenders, and how victims can sue for damages up to $250,000.

International Business Times UK · Jan 17

Elon Musk’s Boring Co. is studying a tunnel project to Tesla Gigafactory near Reno

The surge of traffic, and accidents, on the highway that leads to the burgeoning industrial center in northern Nevada is driving a search for alternatives.

Fortune · Jan 17

Elon Musk's xAI Facing Lawsuit After Grok AI Generates Explicit Deepfakes of Ashley St. Clair

Ashley St. Clair sues Elon Musk's xAI after Grok generated explicit deepfakes of her, while Canada launches an investigation into the AI tool to protect citizens.

International Business Times UK · Jan 17

Mother of Elon Musk's child sues his AI company over sexual deepfake images created by Grok

The mother of one of Elon Musk's children is suing his AI company over deepfake images of her on the internet

The Independent UK · Jan 16

X was down — recap as major Twitter outage served up blank screen for thousands

Elon Musk's X.com is reportedly suffering issues for a number of users. Here are the latest updates on this developing situation.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 16

Tesla granted more time in US investigation into its self-driving tech

Federal auto safety regulators have granted a five-week extension for Tesla to respond to allegations that its vehicles have broken traffic laws while operating in what the electric automaker calls “full self-driving” mode

The Independent UK · Jan 16