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86Elon Dreams and Bitter Lessons
This Stratechery article, "Elon Dreams and Bitter Lessons," probably analyzes Elon Musk's ventures, both successes and failures, with critical insights.
SpaceX launches its biggest rocket yet in test flight from Texas
The Guardian reports on the successful test flight of SpaceX's Starship V3 from Texas, a rocket Elon Musk aims to use for transporting people to Mars.
SpaceX-Tesla merger chatter reignites as Musk pushes rocket company toward Nasdaq
Industry experts are speculating about a potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla as SpaceX moves closer to its IPO. People close to Elon Musk are reportedly discussing a tie-up with Tesla as the rocket company prepares to go public next month.
Musk says US military suicide drones used Starlink in violation of SpaceX rules
Elon Musk claims that the U.S. military used SpaceX's Starlink satellites for suicide drones, violating the company's terms of service, which designates Starlink for civilian use. Musk attributes the unauthorized use to a military contractor who deployed Starlink in Ukraine despite SpaceX's intent that the military use the Starshield service instead.
Elon’s OpenAI Lawsuit Is Boring and Insulting, and It’s Already a Success
Andrew Sharp analyzes Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, characterizing it as potentially boring and insulting, yet still a success.
SpaceX and Anthropic, xAI’s Two Companies, Elon Musk and SpaceXAI’s Future
Ben Thompson discusses the relationship between SpaceX and Anthropic, and the future of xAI and SpaceXAI.
Sharp Tech
This article discusses inference in the agentic future and addresses Elon Musk's lawsuit, as well as Intel and Apple.
An Interview with Parallel Founder Parag Agarwal About Valuing Content on the Agentic Web
Ben Thompson interviews Parallel Founder Parag Agarwal about the challenges of valuing content on the "agentic web," where AI agents curate and create information. They discuss the potential for prediction markets, the importance of reputation and trust, and the future of content creation and consumption in an AI-driven world.
Sharp Tech
This episode of Sharp Tech covers data centers, technology's response to critics, and includes a Q&A on SpaceX, Chinese AI, and Elon Musk.
SpaceX's IPO Could Be a Real Problem for Tesla
A potential SpaceX IPO in 2026 could pose challenges for Tesla and its investors, even as Tesla prepares to report earnings.
The unflattering secrets revealed so far in Elon Musk’s latest legal feud
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI has unveiled unflattering texts, emails, and private diary entries of Musk, Sam Altman, and other figures.
SpaceX and Tesla are on an inevitable collision course
This article discusses the increasing overlap between SpaceX and Tesla, suggesting that shareholders may prefer a single security reflecting exposure to Elon Musk.
Exclusive: SpaceX conquered the stars, now eyes bigger opportunity in AI
SpaceX is reportedly planning to expand into the AI sector, aiming to build artificial intelligence for enterprise applications, after its success in space travel.
Intel lands Tesla as first major customer for 14A chip technology
Tesla plans to use Intel's 14A chip technology in its Terafab, making Tesla Intel's first major customer for this technology.
SmartBrief - Industry E-mail Newsletters for Professionals
The article describes a robot dog with Elon Musk's face wandering around San Francisco.
SpaceX and Cursor Have Explored an AI Team-up With Mistral
Elon Musk's xAI explored a potential collaboration with the French startup Mistral AI, and also Cursor, to compete against Anthropic and OpenAI in the AI space.
SpaceX cuts a deal to maybe buy Cursor for $60 billion
SpaceX is in talks to potentially acquire Cursor, an AI programming platform, for $60 billion later this year.
SpaceX Strikes Deal With Cursor for $60 Billion
SpaceX is reportedly in talks to acquire Cursor for $60 billion, as Elon Musk's company increases its focus on artificial intelligence and prepares to go public.
SpaceX Strikes Deal With Cursor for $60 Billion
SpaceX is reportedly in talks to be acquired by Cursor for $60 billion. The acquisition of Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company, which has been focusing on artificial intelligence, comes as SpaceX prepares to go public.
SpaceX Gives Musk Incentive to Hit $6.6 Trillion in Market Cap
Elon Musk increased his stake in SpaceX by purchasing $1.4 billion in stock from employees in 2023, bolstering his control ahead of the company's anticipated initial public offering.
Why All the AI Leaders Hate One Another
AI leaders like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Dario Amodei, and Demis Hassabis are competing to control a transformative technology, with rivalries that are intensified by personal conflicts.
Elon Musk Touts Universal Income As Remedy To AI-Driven Unemployment
Elon Musk suggested universal basic income as a solution to potential unemployment caused by AI, following OpenAI's suggestion for an AI-backed public wealth fund.
Sharp Tech
This Sharp Tech episode covers six questions on Frontier AI Labs' messaging, AI skepticism, Amazon, and Apple's increased competition with Elon Musk.
Elon Musk's XAI to Supply Compute to Cursor for AI Model Training
In 2026, Elon Musk's xAI is providing compute resources, specifically GPUs, to Cursor for AI model training.
Exclusive: Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon’s growing reliance on SpaceX
A Starlink outage during U.S. Navy drone tests exposed the Pentagon's increasing dependence on SpaceX, disrupting communications and halting operations for almost an hour, according to Reuters.
Musk v. Altman Is a Battle for OpenAI’s Soul
The article discusses the upcoming Musk v. Altman trial, which will determine whether OpenAI has strayed from its mission to ensure AGI benefits humanity.
NAACP sues xAI over data center pollution
The NAACP is suing xAI and its subsidiary, alleging that the company is operating gas generators at one of its data centers without the necessary permits.
Snap's crucible moment - by Alex Heath
Snap is facing mass layoffs and the Perplexity deal is off. Additionally, Spectacles are launching, OpenAI has a cyber model, Apple has influence over Elon Musk, and Anthropic is expanding its board.
Apple App Store threatened to remove Grok over deepfakes: Letter
Apple informed senators that it threatened to remove Elon Musk's Grok from the App Store due to the generation of sexualized deepfakes, highlighting Apple's enforcement of its content policies.
Amazon signs $11.57 billion deal for satellite firm Globalstar to challenge Musk's Starlink
Amazon has announced an $11.57 billion deal to acquire Globalstar, aiming to strengthen its satellite business and compete with Elon Musk's Starlink.
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Elon Musk is experiencing a series of legal defeats, including shareholder fraud and claims of stolen AI secrets from rivals, prior to a significant confrontation with OpenAI's Sam Altman.
OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial
OpenAI claims that Elon Musk is attempting a "legal ambush" with legally improper proposals just before their trial, scheduled for April 27.
OpenAI Accuses Musk of ‘Ambush’ as $100 Billion-Plus Trial Looms
OpenAI claims Elon Musk has changed his legal strategy in his lawsuit against them, alleging a "legal ambush" just before the $100 billion-plus trial is set to begin.
Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X
The Guardian will no longer post from its official editorial accounts on X (formerly Twitter), though users can still share their articles on the platform.
Elon Musk Finally Acknowledges What We All Knew About Links on X
Elon Musk criticizes the common practice of posting links on X, referring to it as "lazy linking".
XAI Reorganizes Its Engineering Team Ahead of SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, is reorganizing its engineering team after a SpaceX executive stated in a memo that xAI is "clearly behind" its competition, potentially in anticipation of SpaceX's IPO in 2026.
Vivian Wilson on Modeling, Privilege and Bringing Down the Oligarchy
The article profiles Vivian Wilson, a model and Elon Musk's estranged daughter, known for her clapbacks on Threads.
Elon Musk announces Terafab project he claims will be the 'largest chip manufacturing facility ever'
Elon Musk announced the Terafab project, claiming it will be the largest chip manufacturing facility ever, with an expected output of one terawatt of computing power annually.
Intel gets on board with Musk's Terafab project
Intel is partnering with Elon Musk to help build the Terafab chip manufacturing facility in Texas.
Elon Musk seeks ouster of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as part of lawsuit
Elon Musk is seeking the removal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman as part of a lawsuit.
Intel to join Musk's Terafab mega AI chip project
Intel announced it will join Elon Musk's Terafab project, a large-scale AI chip complex, along with SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI.
How executives survive Elon Musk’s intense leadership style at Tesla
This Washington Post article examines Elon Musk's demanding leadership style at Tesla and how executives adapt to it.
OpenAI urges California, Delaware to investigate Musk's 'anti-competitive behavior’
OpenAI is urging California and Delaware authorities to investigate Elon Musk for anti-competitive behavior before a scheduled trial.
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins wants data centers in space
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins discusses topics like energy, infrastructure, the opposition to data centers, the adoption of 5G and 6G, and the role of AI in writing Cisco code.
OpenAI asks California, Delaware to investigate Musk's 'anti-competitive behavior' ahead of April trial
OpenAI has requested that the attorneys general of California and Delaware investigate Elon Musk and his associates for "anti-competitive behavior." The request comes before an upcoming trial in April.
Big Banks Seeking a Piece of SpaceX’s I.P.O. Must Subscribe to Elon Musk’s Grok
Elon Musk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to Grok, his AI chatbot, if they want to advise on SpaceX's IPO, potentially one of the largest IPOs ever.
SpaceX confidentially files for IPO, setting stage for record offering
SpaceX has reportedly confidentially filed for an IPO and is targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Aims for Over $2 Trillion Valuation in Planned IPO
SpaceX is aiming for an IPO valuation exceeding $2 trillion, making it potentially the largest market debut ever.
SpaceX files for IPO, sources say, offering investors stake in Musk's space ambitions
SpaceX has reportedly filed for an IPO, potentially becoming the largest stock market listing on record and allowing investors to buy into Elon Musk's space program.
SpaceX files for record $75 billion IPO as conflicts of interest mount
SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO that could raise $75 billion, potentially valuing the company at $1.75 trillion and making Elon Musk the first trillionaire, amidst concerns about conflicts of interest.
SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire
SpaceX has filed to go public, a move that could potentially make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, driven by its vast satellite network and focus on space exploration.
Musk, SEC Say Fight Over Twitter Share Stockpile May Go to Trial
Elon Musk and the SEC informed a judge that they are heading to trial regarding allegations that Musk cheated Twitter Inc. investors before the 2022 buyout of the social media platform.
Amazon in talks to buy $9bn satellite group Globalstar in bid to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink
Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire Globalstar, a satellite group valued at $9 billion, to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink in the low Earth orbit internet service market.
SpaceX confidentially files to go public at $1.75tn, reports say
SpaceX has reportedly confidentially filed to go public with a valuation of $1.75 trillion, according to a Bloomberg report, and could IPO as early as June.
SpaceX Has Filed Confidentially for IPO Ahead of AI Rivals
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially becoming the largest-ever listing in the market.
Delaware judge reassigns Elon Musk cases after LinkedIn row
A Delaware judge, Kathaleen McCormick, reassigned cases involving Elon Musk due to concerns about media attention after a dispute on LinkedIn, though she denied any bias.
India denies Elon Musk joined Modi-Trump call on Iran crisis
India has denied reports that Elon Musk participated in a phone call between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump regarding the Iran crisis.
Last XAI Cofounder, Ross Nordeen, Leaves As Musk Preps for SpaceX IPO
xAI cofounder Ross Nordeen has departed, marking the exit of all 11 cofounders, with 8 leaving since January, as Elon Musk prepares for the SpaceX IPO.
Mark Zuckerberg offered to 'help' Elon Musk with DOGE in 2025
Court documents revealed that Mark Zuckerberg offered to assist Elon Musk with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in 2025. This suggests a previously unknown collaboration between the two tech leaders.
Sharp Tech
This episode of Sharp Tech covers a spring break mailbag, RIP Sora, ads and surplus F-1, Elon Inc, smartphone parenting, and more.
Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
A US judge dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit alleging harm from an advertising boycott of X, stating the company failed to demonstrate any legal injury under federal competition laws.
Elon Musk loses big in court; X boycott perfectly legal
Elon Musk lost a lawsuit regarding an advertising boycott of X, with the judge criticizing the company's "fishing expedition" and deeming the boycott legal.
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Elon Musk is charting an unconventional course for a potential SpaceX IPO, influencing everything from investor meetings to share allocation.
X Moves X Pro Behind $40/Month Premium+ Paywall With No Notice to Users
X (formerly Twitter) has moved X Pro, a multi-column web interface, behind a $40/month Premium+ paywall, restricting access for users previously on the $8/month Premium plan. This change was made without prior notice to users.
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk's X Corp accusing advertisers of illegal boycott
A U.S. judge dismissed X Corp's antitrust lawsuit accusing the World Federation of Advertisers and major companies like Mars and CVS Health of illegally boycotting Elon Musk's social media platform, X.
Musk found liable to Twitter shareholders in fraud lawsuit over $44 billion takeover
A U.S. federal jury found Elon Musk liable for defrauding Twitter shareholders by attempting to lower the company's stock price to renegotiate or withdraw from the $44 billion takeover in 2022.
Elon Musk calls for Delaware judge to recuse herself in lawsuits, alleging bias
Elon Musk is requesting a Delaware judge to recuse herself from two shareholder lawsuits, alleging bias in the proceedings.
Musk lawyers try to bar judge over LinkedIn ‘like’ cheering legal defeat
Lawyers for Elon Musk are attempting to disqualify a Delaware judge from a case involving Tesla, citing her 'like' of a LinkedIn post celebrating a legal victory against Musk. The judge, Kathaleen McCormick, claims any such 'like' was accidental.
Elon Musk pauses changes to X's creator revenue-sharing program after backlash
Elon Musk announced that X (formerly Twitter) is pausing changes to its creator revenue-sharing program after backlash.
Baltimore sues Elon Musk’s AI company over Grok’s fake nude images
Baltimore is suing Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, alleging the company failed to disclose the risks associated with its Grok chatbot, specifically regarding the generation of fake nude images.
SpaceX Aims to File for IPO as Soon as This Week
SpaceX is reportedly aiming to confidentially file its IPO prospectus with regulators as soon as this week or next week, with plans to target a June public offering.
Baltimore is first U.S. city to sue over Grok deepfake porn as legal pressure mounts on Musk's xAI
In March 2026, Baltimore became the first US city to sue Elon Musk's xAI over deepfake pornography generated by its Grok chatbot, joining international regulators and other lawsuits.
Musk’s Terafab Fever Dream Exposes Reality of the AI Chip Crunch
Elon Musk's ambitious plans to enter semiconductor production with a 'Terafab' highlights the current reality and challenges associated with the AI chip crunch.
OpenAI calls out Microsoft reliance as risk in investor document ahead of expected IPO
OpenAI's investor document, akin to an IPO prospectus, identifies its reliance on Microsoft and potential supply chain disruptions at TSMC as significant risk factors.
Musk says he’s building a Terafab chip plant in Austin, Texas
Elon Musk announced plans to build a Terafab chip plant in Austin, Texas, but provided no timeline for the project.
Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price before his acquisition of the social media company in 2022.
Elon Musk misled Twitter investors ahead of $44 billion acquisition, jury says
A jury found that Elon Musk misled Twitter investors before his $44 billion acquisition of the company, which was later renamed X.
Elon Musk Misled Twitter Investors Before 2022 Buyout, Jury Says
A jury found that Elon Musk defrauded Twitter Inc. investors in 2022 by disparaging the company in an effort to lower the purchase price below his initial $44 billion bid.
EU Advances Ban on AI Tools Creating Non-Consensual Sexual Images
The European Union is moving to ban AI tools that create non-consensual sexual images following the use of Elon Musk's Grok service to generate undressed pictures, particularly of women and children.
Teens sue Musk's xAI, saying Grok made sexual images of them as minors
Three teenagers are suing Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that the Grok AI model produced sexual images of them as minors, constituting child pornography.
Warren demands Hegseth detail xAI's access to classified networks
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding that Secretary Pete Hegseth provide details regarding the Pentagon's reported decision to grant xAI access to classified networks. Warren's letter raises concerns about potential risks and the justification for allowing Elon Musk's AI company to access sensitive information.
Acquired Podcast
Acquired is a podcast hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal that explores the stories behind major tech IPOs and acquisitions. The podcast delves into the history, strategies, and key players involved in some of the most significant deals in the technology industry.
Elon Musk Says He's Epically Screwed Up at xAI, Is Rebuilding "From the Foundations"
Elon Musk admitted that his AI company xAI is in trouble and needs a fundamental rebuild. This surprising admission highlights the challenges even prominent figures face in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Musk ousts more xAI founders as AI coding effort falters, FT reports
Elon Musk has reportedly initiated another round of job cuts at his AI firm, xAI, dismissing more co-founders. The Financial Times reports that these actions stem from Musk's dissatisfaction with the coding division's underperformance.
Elon Musk (@elonmusk): "xAI was not built right first time around, so is being rebuilt from the foundations up. Same thing happened with Tesla."
Elon Musk stated that xAI is being rebuilt from the ground up, similar to what happened with Tesla. He implied the initial attempt to build xAI was not successful, necessitating a complete overhaul.
Why the world's militaries are scrambling to create their own Starlink
Militaries worldwide are seeking to create their own satellite internet systems to mirror the reliable connectivity of Starlink, which they recognize provides a significant advantage on the battlefield. Their motivation stems from concerns about dependence on Elon Musk's control over Starlink.