UK Regulator Investigates X Over Grok AI Deepfake Abuse Concerns

The UK communications regulator Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, amid concerns that its artificial intelligence tool, Grok, is being used to generate sexualised deepfake images. In a statement released on Monday, Ofcom said it had received “deeply concerning reports” that Grok was being used to create and…

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EU Fines Elon Musk’s X €120 Million for “Deceptive” Blue Tick Verification

Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has been hit with a €120 million fine by the European Commission for what it calls “deceptive practices” related to the platform’s controversial blue tick verification scheme. The fine, announced on December 5, 2025, marks the first official enforcement action under the EU’s new Digital Services Act…

December 5, 20250Comments

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Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Deal Approved Despite Investor Backlash

Elon Musk has secured shareholder approval for a record-breaking $1 trillion pay package, tied to Tesla’s ambitious long-term growth targets, including breakthroughs in AI, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. At Tesla’s annual general meeting in Austin, Texas, 75% of shareholders voted in favor of the unprecedented stock-based compensation plan. Musk, already the world’s richest person, must…

November 7, 20250Comments

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Elon Musk’s Firms Sue Apple and OpenAI Over Alleged AI Monopoly

Two companies backed by Elon Musk—X (formerly Twitter) and xAI—have filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of illegally partnering to dominate the generative AI market and suppress competition. The lawsuit, filed in a U.S. federal court in Texas, claims Apple's exclusive integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT into its operating systems violates antitrust laws…

August 26, 20250Comments

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Elon Musk’s Starlink to Offer Free Emergency Connectivity Worldwide

Elon Musk, renowned for his ambitious vision in space and technology, aims to make emergency communication freely accessible to everyone on Earth. His satellite internet project, Starlink, developed under SpaceX, is rolling out a groundbreaking feature allowing people in distress to connect—at no cost—regardless of their location or network access. What Is Starlink and Why…

April 2, 20250Comments

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BYD Overtakes Tesla in Global Revenue and EV Sales

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has overtaken Tesla in annual revenue for 2024, further solidifying its dominance in the global EV market. The Shenzhen-based automaker reported a 29% revenue increase, reaching 777 billion yuan ($107 billion)—outpacing Tesla's reported $97.7 billion for the same year. BYD's Surge in Sales While both companies sold nearly the…

March 25, 20250Comments

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Mind Over Machine: The First Human to Control a Computer with His Thoughts Using Elon Musk’s Neuralink

In a quiet room, 30-year-old Noland Arbaugh sits in a wheelchair, dressed sharply in a green shirt, white blazer, and grey baseball cap. He smiles easily, but his story is anything but ordinary. He’s not just a survivor of a life-changing accident—he’s the first person on the planet to control a computer using only his…

March 23, 20250Comments

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Reddit Bans r/SuperStonk Amid Dispute with Elon Musk

Reddit has banned the community r/SuperStonk after a dispute with Elon Musk escalated. The tech billionaire accused some members of the subreddit of promoting violence against his employees. The ban highlights social media platforms' challenges in moderating content and maintaining user engagement. Background r/SuperStonk was a subreddit dedicated to discussions about stock market movements, particularly…

February 5, 20250Comments

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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a Game Changer for Africa?

Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, promises to revolutionise internet access worldwide, aiming to bring superfast broadband to "almost anywhere on Earth." Already launched in several African countries, the service aims to address the continent's longstanding issue of patchy internet access. But is Starlink the solution Africa needs? What is Starlink? Starlink, a project under…

September 26, 20240Comments

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X faces imminent ban in Brazil

X faces imminent ban in Brazil, formerly known as Twitter, is poised for a potential ban in Brazil after failing to comply with a judicial order to appoint a new legal representative. The order stems from a prolonged conflict between X and Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes, who has demanded the suspension…

August 30, 20240Comments

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