Bluesky Developing Direct Messaging, Video Support, Custom Feeds

mediapost.com As Bluesky continues to add users, the decentralized microblogging platform is making some “quality of life” updates, including direct messaging, video support, enhanced…

Tesla faces an identity crisis: carmaker or tech firm?

economist.com On the night before Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s first-quarter results on April 23rd, your columnist brought his car to a halt, noticing a futuristic vehicle hooked up to a…

Biden makes a Wisconsin stop to tout AI

aol.com President Biden made a trip to the swing state of Wisconsin on Wednesday with two goals. First, he was there to formally unveil a new $3.3 billion investment by Microsoft in…

Last Chance to Buy Solana’s Greatest Multichain Meme Coin, $DOGEVERSE, In $17 Million Presale

cryptonews.com Wednesday, May 08, 2024 – There’s not long left now to buy Solana’s greatest multichain good boy Dogeverse before his month-long presale concludes. The $DOGEVERSE token has…

Critic’s Notebook: Everything to Know Behind the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Rap War

hollywoodreporter.com When wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn “Heartbreak Kid” Michaels takes to social media and invites you to settle your rap rivalry in the squared circle — or…

How to Navigate Today's Complex ial Landscape

entrepreneur.com How to navigate today's fertile yet complex entrepreneurial environment and find a scalable, sustainable business idea that resonates with your vision and aligns with…

Tesla is being investigated for securities and wire fraud for self-driving claims

theverge.com The Department of Justice is looking into whether Tesla committed securities and wire fraud around its self-driving vehicle claims, Reuters reports today, citing three…

Tesla Shareholders to Vote on Paying Elon Musk and More

247wallst.com Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) shareholders have a bigger agenda than usual ahead of this year’s shareholder meeting in mid-June. The EV maker’s board of directors has asked investors…

Tesla quietly spent $2 million on a technology Elon Musk previously trashed as a 'fool's errand'

aol.com None Tesla spent around $2 million on lidar tech, according to a quarterly earnings report from Luminar. • None Tesla CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly slammed lidar and referred…

Hong Kong Cracks Down on Fake Crypto Exchange Allegedly Linked to Elon Musk

cryptonews.com The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has warned the public regarding Quantum AI, an entity allegedly engaged in fraudulent activities related to virtual…

From Factories to the Fast Lane, Unpacking Autonomy’s Potential

pymnts.com As the electric vehicle (EV) landscape shows signs of short-circuiting, automakers are eyeing another innovation. One more futuristic, and more fitting, for our rising…

Tesla Self-Driving Robotaxis May Get China Rollout First

inc.com A state-owned newspaper revealed that Elon Musk's moonshot Tesla vehicle may soon be self-driving through Chinese streets.

FedEx Employees Trapped In Michigan Facility Evacuate After Tornado

benzinga.com Employees trapped in a FedEx building in Portage, Michigan, were successfully evacuated after a tornado caused a partial collapse of the building on Tuesday night. What…

DEI Is Still Critically Important in Healthcare, Despite the Backlash

newsweek.com Recently diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have come under backlash. High-profile critics, like Elon Musk and Stephen Miller, have framed DEI as a political…

Tesla Autopilot recall probe is looking into possible securities, wire fraud

thestreet.com Amid the current firestorm at Tesla (TSLA) that includes multiple rounds of layoffs, the Elon Musk-led electric automaker is facing a new probe by authorities over one of…

Uber's CEO: Tesla will need us for robotaxis

businessinsider.com Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that his company could play a key role in making self-driving taxis reality. Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters Tesla is trying to use its full…

The DoJ is reportedly investigating if Tesla committed securities or wire fraud in Autopilot probe

aol.com None The Department of Justice is investigating potential securities or wire fraud by Tesla, Reuters reported. • None The probe reportedly centers on Tesla's promotion of…

Silicate named top 20 finalist at Musk-funded Xprize competition

siliconrepublic.com Based in NovaUCD, Silicate has developed technology to remove excess CO2 from the atmosphere through the weathering of silicate and hydroxide minerals. Irish carbon removal…

Russia Issues Stern Warning To France Over Army Deployment In Ukraine: 'They Will Inevitably Become Targets'

benzinga.com The Russian government has issued a stern warning to France, stating that any French troops deployed to Ukraine will be considered legitimate targets by the Russian…

Generative AI is speeding up human-like robot development. What that means for jobs

cnbc.com BEIJING — ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence is speeding up research and bringing humanoid robots closer to reality in China, home to many of the world's factories. AI has…

EU seeks information from X on content moderation amid first major probe under new tech rules

cnbc.com Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte…

6 States

reason.com Your vote probably doesn't matter: "The titanic Biden-Trump election likely will be decided by roughly 6% of voters in just six states," reports Axios. The truly contested…

Every State’s City With The Most Billionaires

247wallst.com From booming tech hubs to established family dynasties, many factors influence where billionaires choose to live. Out of the estimated 2,640 billionaires in the world, 754…

U.S. prosecutors are examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud in Autopilot probe: Reuters

marketwatch.com Prosecutors are reviewing whether Telsa or CEO Elon Musk told consumers that self-driving technology means cars can drive themselves.

Trump And The Fed Could Be About To Trigger A $4 Trillion Bitcoin Price Boom

forbes.com Bitcoin has stalled after a roaring back last week (though some traders are betting on an "absolutely enormous" China earthquake). Subscribe now to Forbes' CryptoAsset &…

US Mulls Over Regulations To Restrict China's Access To Advanced AI Software Behind Apps Like ChatGPT

benzinga.com The Biden administration is reportedly contemplating the introduction of new regulations aimed at curbing China’s access to advanced AI models, such as those utilized in…

Exclusive-In Tesla Autopilot probe, US prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud

finance.yahoo.com U.S. prosecutors are examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its electric vehicles’ self-driving capabilities,…

Tesla Tumbles On Reports Of DoJ Securities Fraud Probe Over Deceptive Self-Driving Capabilities

zerohedge.com Tesla Tumbles On Reports Of DoJ Securities Fraud Probe Over Deceptive Self-Driving Capabilities In what appears to be just the latest 'lawfare' angle of attack against Elon…

Elaborate Elon Musk deepfake crypto fraud uncovered in Hong Kong

cointelegraph.com A fraudulent crypto exchange platform used AI-generated videos of Elon Musk and misleading information to promote crypto trading services.

2 Chinese EV companies seem to be ganging up on Elon Musk's Tesla

aol.com May 8, 2024 at 6:31 AM • None EV company Nio is launching a new affordable EV brand in China. • None Competitor BYD will reportedly supply batteries for the new range, which…

'Is He Trying To Be Cramer?' Elon Musk Pokes Fun At Gary Black's Old Comments On Rivian As Tesla Rival Struggles To Make Its Mark

benzinga.com Tesla Inc.’s CEO Elon Musk recently took a jab at Rivian’s RIVN valuation and investor Gary Black comparing the latter to CNBC host Jim Cramer. What Happened: On Tuesday,…

Musk Offered to Launch Robotaxis in China for FSD Approval

asiafinancial.com Tesla chief Elon Musk proposed to test Tesla’s full self-driving (FSD) system in China by deploying it in the country’s robotaxis, according to Chinese state media reports…

3 EV Stocks to Sell in May Before They Crash & Burn

investorplace.com Elevated interest rates and intensifying competitive environment will make share price growth difficult for these EV stocks Consumer interest has definitely has started to…

The US needs immigrants to fill jobs, but can't house them. Nowhere makes this more clear than New York City

aol.com None An influx of over 175,000 migrants in New York City has further exposed the city's housing crisis. • None Mayor Eric Adams warned the migrant influx could 'destroy' the…

Boeing's new problem is far from its crisis

newsweek.com Boeing's first crewed launch of its Starliner spacecraft on Monday was called off at the last minute, in what appeared to be the latest blow for the embattled company. The…

Tesla bought over $2 million worth of lidar sensors from Luminar this year

theverge.com Elon Musk doesn’t like lidar, the laser sensor that powers many companies’ self-driving ambitions. He previously called it a “crutch” and said any company that relies on…

TikTok Admits Xi Jinping's CCP Won't Let Its Algorithm Be Sold After Biden Gives 9 Months To Divest Or Be Banned: 'Chinese Government Has Made It Clear'

benzinga.com TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the US government, refusing to comply with the new law that requires the sale of its popular video-sharing app. The company has made it…

Vitalik Buterin addresses concerns over Signal’s protocol integrity

cryptobriefing.com Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has weighed in on the growing concerns surrounding the encrypted messaging app Signal, emphasizing the importance of free speech and…

Elon Musk is a homeowner again, despite his claims of couch surfing

aol.com None In 2020, Elon Musk announced that he would no longer own a home. • None As recently as April 2022, he claimed to be couch surfing. • None But documents from his custody…

‘That open tweet is the canvas’: behind the highs, lows and memes of Black Twitter

theguardian.com How to explain Black Twitter? It’s less of an actual place than a general practice, sometimes a secret society and then sometimes a prominent advocacy bloc, neither a…

I worked at SpaceX where Elon Musk was a cubicle away. At Elon's companies, it's add value or leave

businessinsider.com CHANDAN KHANNA/Getty Images Vincent Peters worked in military compliance when he was poached to work at SpaceX. He said the work culture was ruthlessly efficient and you…

AfD Politician Convicted For Warning About Gang Rapes

zerohedge.com AfD Politician Convicted For Warning About Gang Rapes Junge Freiheit via The European Conservative, The Verden regional court in Lower Saxony has upheld a verdict against…

Tesla sends its former Asia head back to China as sales of its Shanghai-made EVs plunged 18% in April

fortune.com Tesla Inc. is sending executive Tom Zhu back to China, where he led the carmaker’s entry into the country, the Wall Street Journal reported. Zhu, one of the company’s three…

Elon Musk Meets President Milei, Reccomends to Invest in Argentina

news.bitcoin.com Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and Spacex, called to invest in Argentina after meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei. Musk and Milei met…

Tesla must provide NHTSA with Autopilot recall data by July or face up to $135 million in fines

cnbc.com The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is pressing Tesla for answers about changes the company made to its Autopilot driver assistance system following a…

Despite Elon's foolishness, auto industry shouldn't give up on Tesla's NACS

electrek.co Tesla CEO Elon Musk is causing chaos in the EV industry by firing Tesla’s entire charging team, which may lead some automakers to reconsider their plans to adopt the NACS…

Paris Hilton's 45-Year-Old Brother-In-Law And Former Goldman Sachs Banker, Courtney Reum, Realizes Professional Soccer Dream

benzinga.com Courtney Reum, a 45-year-old venture capitalist and Paris Hilton's brother-in-law, has made an unexpected career move by joining a struggling soccer team in Portugal’s…

Elon Musk is looking to deploy Tesla's robotaxis in China, state media reports say

businessinsider.com A Tesla car charging up at a Tesla Supercharger. Justin Sullivan via Getty Images Tesla is planning to rollout its robotaxis in China, state-owned newspaper China Daily…

This Tesla Employee Got Their Work Visa a Month Ago. Then They Were Laid Off

insideevs.com Raj returned from India only a month ago after getting the crucial H1B work visa stamp on his passport from the U.S. consulate in Mumbai. The visa allows him and 85,000…

US seeks information from Tesla on how it developed and verified whether Autopilot recall worked

apnews.com Federal highway safety investigators want Tesla to tell them how and why it developed the fix in a recall of more than 2 million vehicles equipped with the company’s…

Elon Musk blasts obsolete education system for failing to reach kids

fortune.com More than a century ago, Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw wrote, “He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches.” Well, Elon Musk is a doer with a lot of children, and he’s…

Kristi Noem On Whether Shooting Her Dog Could Jeopardize Her Chances Of Becoming Trump VP

benzinga.com In a recent interview, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem defended her decision to shoot her dog, a move that has sparked widespread criticism. What Happened: The interview,…