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Elon Musk Says Mars Could Shield Humanity From Deadly Pandemics, Rogue AI — And Maybe Even Lead Us to Aliens

Elon Musk argued on Saturday that building a durable human foothold on Mars could act as a buffer against Earth-origin threats, from lethal outbreaks to hostile AI, because distance and travel time create built-in barriers.

Benzinga · Jul 26

Elon Musk Snaps Back at Reporter, ‘Maybe Some People Loathe Me. I Don't Care’ — ‘A Quarter Billion Follow Me’ and ‘A Lot More People Hate You…’

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk pushed back after The Economist’s Zanny Minton Beddoes said some people “loathe” him, saying he doesn’t care and arguing more people distrust the media than him.

Barchart · Jul 25

Staff turnover is rampant under Trump 2.0 – with insidious results

A new report shows more Senate-confirmed staffers have left their jobs this time around than in his first term

The Guardian - US · Jul 25

SpaceX's latest Starship launch is different. Here's what changed in best re-entry

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight delivered more than another launch, introducing engine fixes, advanced Starlink satellite deployment and what SpaceX called its best re-entry yet. The mission also advanced heat shield testing, supporting NASA's Artemis Moon programme while moving SpaceX closer to building a fully reusable rocket for future Moon…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

Elon Musk's Boring Company seeks funding at $20 billion valuation: WSJ

The Boring Company was valued at $5.7 billion in 2022 after a $675-million fundraising exercise. Musk, whose ⁠business interests include Tesla, SpaceX and Neuralink, founded the ​company to develop tunneling technology and transport systems to ​carry passenger pods through underground, low-pressure tubes between cities.

The Economic Times · Jul 25

SpaceX's Starship megarocket makes the 'softest splashdown' ever after launching next-gen Starlink satellites in Flight 13 test (video)

SpaceX launched Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, on a critical 13th test flight on July 24, a stunning test flight that notched big success and ended with a huge surprise.

Space · Jul 25

SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks

SpaceX’s Starship rocket has blasted off on another test flight, this time carrying 20 of the most advanced Starlinks

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Elon Musk claims Grok AI will make "historically accurate" Odyssey film… then links to AI footage that appears to depict Odysseus with foam earplugs

I’d rather be driven mad by the Sirens’ song than watch a feature-length AI retelling of The Odyssey, but according to Elon Musk, Grok Imagine will soon be capable of producing a "historically accurate" rendition

Digital Camera World · Jul 24

Tesla Stock: Here’s Why Elon Musk’s Big AI Promises Are No Longer Enough

The market is no longer rewarding Tesla for what it could become.

Barchart · Jul 24

Musk’s race to the top: Meet my Indian family

Billionaire Elon Musk denies racism, citing his Indian partner and son's name. He claims his companies employ diverse executives, demonstrating no prejudice. Critics argue his public statements amplify far-right narratives on immigration and demographics. Musk defends his views as advocating secure borders and safe cities. However, his rhetoric on immigration…

The Times of India · Jul 24