Elon Musk
Elon Musk's Starlink Prepares for Technical and Security Demonstrations in Mumbai to Meet Indian Regulatory Requirements
Oct 29, 2025 07:40 pm CST
Elon Musk's Starlink is scheduled to conduct technical and security demonstrations in Mumbai on October 30-31 to prove compliance with Indian regulatory requirements. Using provisional spectrum, these demos represent a critical step before commercial operations can begin in India. As the world's leading satellite operator with 7,578 satellites, Starlink must demonstrate that user data will be stored locally as India expands its satellite communications market.
Tesla Preparing Internal CEO Succession Plan as $1 Trillion Musk Compensation Package Faces Shareholder Vote
Oct 29, 2025 03:01 am CST
Tesla's board is identifying potential internal CEO successors should Elon Musk depart following the upcoming shareholder vote on his $1 trillion compensation package. Board Chair Robyn Denholm urges approval of the ambitious plan that includes stock options tied to reaching $8.5 trillion market cap and milestones in autonomous driving and robotics technologies.
Driverless Car Technology Showcased in Bengaluru: Collaboration Between Wipro, IISc and RV College Creates Buzz
Oct 28, 2025 11:27 pm CST
A prototype driverless car developed through collaboration between Wipro, the Indian Institute of Science, and RV College of Engineering has gone viral after Sri Satyatmatheertha Swamiji took a demonstration ride on campus. The WIRIN initiative focuses on autonomous systems, AI, and machine learning, with formal launch expected in coming months after thorough mapping of Indian road conditions.
Wikipedia Creates Entry on Rival Grokipedia: Highlighting Concerns About AI-Generated Content and Alleged Misinformation
Oct 28, 2025 09:55 pm CST
Wikipedia has established an entry about Grokipedia, Elon Musk's AI-powered encyclopedia developed by xAI. The page outlines how the new platform contains over 885,000 AI-generated articles, many appearing to be direct duplications from Wikipedia. The entry highlights concerns about content modifications reflecting Musk's personal views and potential misinformation, while a Wikimedia spokesperson dismissed Musk's claims of Wikipedia bias with the pointed remark "Even Grokipedia needs Wikipedia to exist."
Comparing Elon Musk's AI-Powered Grokipedia vs. Wikipedia: Key Differences in Digital Knowledge Platforms
Oct 28, 2025 05:36 pm CST
Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, an AI-driven alternative to Wikipedia with fundamental differences in content creation methods. While Wikipedia relies on millions of volunteer contributors with transparent editing, Grokipedia uses an automation-first approach with limited human oversight. Currently offering 885,279 articles versus Wikipedia's 8 million, Grokipedia represents Musk's attempt to address perceived bias in mainstream information platforms, though critics question whether AI can maintain accuracy without significant human intervention.
Meta Introduces 24-Hour "Ghost Posts" Feature to Threads App, Mirroring Popular Stories Function
Oct 28, 2025 01:23 pm CST
Meta has launched a new ephemeral content feature called "ghost posts" on its Threads platform that automatically disappears after 24 hours. Similar to Instagram and Facebook stories, this feature encourages spontaneous sharing without permanence, directing replies to private inboxes and displaying as grayed-out bubbles in users' feeds. Threads, Meta's competitor to X, now boasts 400 million active users.
Grokipedia: Elon Musk's AI-Powered Encyclopedia Challenges Wikipedia Despite Early Controversies
Oct 28, 2025 12:49 pm CST
Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, an AI-powered encyclopedia developed by his company xAI. Despite being in version 0.1, Musk claims it already surpasses Wikipedia in quality. The platform hosts over 885,000 articles but faces criticism for potentially omitting controversial information about certain figures, including Musk himself. Unlike Wikipedia's community editing model, Grokipedia uses AI to gather and verify information, with users limited to suggesting corrections through a feedback form.
Tesla Shareholders Warned: Elon Musk May Leave If $1 Trillion Compensation Package Fails
Oct 27, 2025 10:01 pm CST
Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm has warned shareholders that Elon Musk might depart as CEO if his proposed $1 trillion compensation package isn't approved at the upcoming November 6 meeting. The board argues this performance-based plan is crucial for retaining Musk's leadership for Tesla's future in AI and autonomous technology.
Elon Musk Endorses Zohran Mamdani as "Future of Democratic Party" Ahead of NYC Mayoral Election
Oct 27, 2025 12:59 pm CST
Billionaire Elon Musk has declared NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani the "future of the Democratic Party" following Governor Kathy Hochul's endorsement. The 33-year-old assemblyman, running on a platform of housing affordability and increased taxes on high earners, has gained support from progressive figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders as he faces Republican Curtis Sliwa and Independent Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming election.
Elon Musk Defends $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package and Criticizes Advisory Firms During Earnings Call
Oct 25, 2025 03:37 pm CST
During Tesla's recent earnings call, CEO Elon Musk made an unexpected appeal to investors to approve his proposed $1 trillion compensation package, arguing it's necessary to maintain sufficient voting control for Tesla's future. Following disappointing third-quarter results showing a 40% drop in operating income, Musk criticized advisory firms recommending against the package. The unprecedented compensation plan will be decided by shareholders on November 6, as the world's richest man seeks to secure his influence over Tesla's artificial intelligence and robotics initiatives.