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Elon Musk

US judge dismisses Musk’s fraud claims in OpenAI case at his request, plans to proceed to trial

Mr Elon Musk had said dismissing his fraud and constructive fraud claims, which he proposed, would streamline the case and keep jurors focused on his goal.
Mr Elon Musk had said dismissing his fraud and constructive fraud claims, which he proposed, would streamline the case and keep jurors focused on his goal.

Mars or the moon or AI? Elon Musk’s changing goals for SpaceX

(FILES) CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, South African-Canadian-US businessman Elon Musk speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. Tesla reported higher first-quarter profits Wednesday, pointing to recovering demand in North America as it pursues significant investments in autonomous transport and artificial intelligence. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
(FILES) CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, South African-Canadian-US businessman Elon Musk speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. Tesla reported higher first-quarter profits Wednesday, pointing to recovering demand in North America as it pursues significant investments in autonomous transport and artificial intelligence. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

SpaceX partners with AI start-up Cursor, may buy it for $76.4 billion

Mr Elon Musk called SpaceX’s absorption of xAI “not just the next chapter, but the next book” for the companies.
Mr Elon Musk called SpaceX’s absorption of xAI “not just the next chapter, but the next book” for the companies.

Elon Musk snubs Paris prosecutors’ summons over X and Grok

The summons were issued in February as part of an investigation, launched in January 2025, into allegations that X’s algorithm was used to interfere in French politics.
The summons were issued in February as part of an investigation, launched in January 2025, into allegations that X’s algorithm was used to interfere in French politics.

Why are French prosecutors investigating Elon Musk's X?

Elon Musk does not appear at hearing in French prosecutors’ X probe

A view shows the Paris' courthouse building as Elon Musk, the owner of X and a host of other tech companies, is summoned for a hearing before prosecutors' offices as part of their investigation into social media platform X at the courthouse in Paris, France, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
A view shows the Paris' courthouse building as Elon Musk, the owner of X and a host of other tech companies, is summoned for a hearing before prosecutors' offices as part of their investigation into social media platform X at the courthouse in Paris, France, April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

France summons Elon Musk over X probe

In early February, French prosecutors searched the Paris offices of X, which Mr Musk slammed as "politicised" raids.
In early February, French prosecutors searched the Paris offices of X, which Mr Musk slammed as "politicised" raids.

Elon Musk, who owns X, appears to post on TikTok

Elon Musk has previously shown disdain for other social media companies that X competes against.
Elon Musk has previously shown disdain for other social media companies that X competes against.

How Starlink is helping Iranians evade wartime internet blackout

The Iranian government blocked access to the web shortly after the US and Israel launched strikes against the country in late February.
The Iranian government blocked access to the web shortly after the US and Israel launched strikes against the country in late February.

Elon Musk seeks removal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as trial looms

Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman removed as part of the billionaire’s legal challenge to the ChatGPT maker’s conversion to a for-profit company.
Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman removed as part of the billionaire’s legal challenge to the ChatGPT maker’s conversion to a for-profit company.

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