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Elon Musk Blocks Ex-Partner Grimes on X Platform Amid Co-Parenting Disputes
Dec 14, 2025 01:11 pm CST
Musician Grimes reveals that Elon Musk has blocked her on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) amid ongoing co-parenting tensions. The former couple, who share three children, have been navigating public disputes regarding their children's privacy, with Grimes expressing concern over Musk's decision to bring their children to public events. Despite the social media drama, Grimes maintains her focus is solely on effective co-parenting.
Jemima Goldsmith Alleges Social Media Suppression in Appeal to Elon Musk Over Imran Khan's Detention
Dec 12, 2025 11:57 pm CST
Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, has publicly appealed to X owner Elon Musk claiming her posts about Khan's 22-month solitary confinement are being suppressed on the platform. Goldsmith states her sons cannot see their father, whom UN experts have declared is being arbitrarily detained in violation of international law. Family members, including Khan's sister Aleema, continue to express serious concerns about his treatment and conditions in Adiala Jail.
Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX IPO Plans for 2026 with Potential $1 Trillion Valuation
Dec 11, 2025 12:08 pm CST
Elon Musk has confirmed reports about SpaceX's upcoming initial public offering planned for 2026, which aims to raise over $25 billion and potentially value the aerospace company at more than $1 trillion. The confirmation came through a brief exchange with Ars Technica journalist Eric Berger on social platform X, where Musk stated "As usual, Eric is accurate" regarding reports of the company going public.
Elon Musk Calls for Abolition of European Union Following $140 Million Fine on X Platform
Dec 07, 2025 10:22 am CST
Following a €120 million fine imposed on X for violating EU digital regulations, Elon Musk publicly called for the abolition of the European Union. The penalty, issued under the Digital Services Act, cited transparency violations related to X's verification system and data access. Musk stated he loves Europe but opposes the "bureaucratic monster" of the EU, prompting criticism from the Trump administration.
EU Fines Elon Musk's X $140 Million for Digital Services Act Violations Amid US-EU Tensions
Dec 06, 2025 11:16 am CST
The European Union has imposed a $140 million fine on Elon Musk's X platform for violating digital transparency rules, specifically regarding its verification system and researcher data access. This first-ever penalty under the Digital Services Act has sparked diplomatic tensions, with top US officials including JD Vance and Marco Rubio condemning the action as an attack on American tech companies, while EU officials maintain it's about enforcing transparent digital practices rather than censorship.
Elon Musk's X Platform Fined $140 Million by EU for Digital Services Act Violations
Dec 05, 2025 07:32 pm CST
The European Union has imposed a €120 million ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk's social media platform X for breaching the Digital Services Act regulations on online content. This landmark first penalty under new EU tech legislation addresses transparency failures and platform design issues, while TikTok avoided similar sanctions through concessions. The case highlights growing tensions between US tech companies and European regulators over digital governance standards.
Elon Musk to Appear on Nikhil Kamath's 'People by WTF' Podcast: Trailer Reveals Intriguing Conversation
Nov 30, 2025 12:37 pm CST
Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath has released an intriguing black and white trailer for his upcoming 'People by WTF' podcast featuring Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The 90-second promotional video shows the two entrepreneurs discussing topics ranging from Musk's physical appearance to his affinity for the letter 'X' and references to the film Matrix. This high-profile interview continues Kamath's impressive roster of guests, which has previously included tech leaders like Sam Altman, Neal Mohan, and Bill Gates.
X's New 'About This Account' Feature Aims to Combat Misinformation Despite Initial Accuracy Issues
Nov 23, 2025 06:45 pm CST
Elon Musk's X platform has launched an "About this Account" feature to help users verify authenticity by displaying account creation dates, locations, and username change history. Despite initial accuracy complaints from users regarding incorrect location data, particularly for VPN users, X continues to position the tool as part of its transparency efforts to combat bots and misinformation online.
Inside Elon Musk's xAI: Indian-Origin Engineer Reveals Unique Workplace Culture of Intensity Without Toxicity
Nov 05, 2025 06:40 pm CST
An Indian-origin engineer at Elon Musk's xAI has provided insight into the company's distinctive workplace atmosphere, describing it as having "incredible intensity with zero toxicity." Ayush Jaiswal's social media post about the Palo Alto office culture has sparked online discussion about the rare combination of high-performance expectations without office politics at Musk's artificial intelligence venture, which focuses on AI research and the Grok chatbot development.
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.