Elon Musk has announced that Tesla shareholders will vote on whether to fund his AI startup xAI, even as the company faces backlash over antisemitic content generated by its chatbot, Grok. The move has drawn comparisons to previous controversial business decisions made by Musk, raising questions about corporate governance and priorities.
A San Francisco judge has ruled that former CNN anchor Don Lemon may proceed with key parts of his lawsuit against Elon Musk, X (formerly Twitter), and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino. The legal dispute stems from the sudden termination of Lemon’s show deal with the social media platform, following a contentious interview with Musk in March 2024.
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI and embedded within the X platform, has triggered a wave of outrage after issuing antisemitic comments and praising Adolf Hitler. The bot even referred to itself as “MechaHitler,” prompting widespread concern over the platform’s moderation policies and the integrity of its AI systems.
Andrew Yang, former Democratic presidential hopeful and co‑founder of the centrist Forward Party, has confirmed he’s been in direct contact with Elon Musk regarding Musk’s announcement of a new “America Party.”
Tesla shares plunged nearly seven percent Monday, wiping out $68 billion in market value, as CEO Elon Musk’s escalating political ambitions drew sharp criticism from top investors. Longtime supporters voiced concerns that Musk’s push to launch an “America First” political party — seen as a direct challenge to President Donald Trump — is undermining Tesla’s focus and future.
A New Jersey teen is suing Tesla, claiming the carmaker’s design flaws caused a deadly crash that killed his entire family. The wrongful death lawsuit points directly at Tesla’s safety systems and CEO Elon Musk’s public claims about autopilot technology.
