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Elon Musk

CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, X
Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa. At the age of 17, he moved to Canada, and later to the USA, where he earned a bachelor's degree in physics and economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a co-founder of companies such as Zip2 and PayPal, and is known as the founder and head of SpaceX, as well as the CEO of Tesla Inc. He currently also leads Neuralink, The Boring Company, xAI, and is the owner of the social network X (formerly Twitter).
1995
Co-founded Zip2, a company that developed software for news publications
1999
Co-founded X.com, an online payment company that later merged with Confinity and became PayPal
2002
Founded SpaceX, a company that develops space rockets and spacecraft
2004
Joined Tesla Inc. as an investor, becoming a key figure in the development of electric vehicles
2006
Helped found SolarCity, a solar panel manufacturing company that became a leading solar energy provider
2008
SpaceX made its first successful orbital launch of the privately developed Falcon 1 rocket
2012
SpaceX became the first private company to deliver cargo to the International Space Station using the Dragon spacecraft
2016
Co-founded Neuralink, a neurotechnology company for developing brain implants
2019
Launched the first large batch of Starlink satellites, beginning the creation of a global satellite internet network
2024
Starlink expanded internet access to remote regions and initiated the "Direct to Cell" feature
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ChatGPT's Chinese competitor DeepSeek suffered a large-scale cyberattack

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek reported large-scale cyberattacks after it overtook ChatGPT in the App Store. The company temporarily restricted the registration of new users due to technical issues.

Technologies • January 28, 12:45 PM • 25244 views
Musk calls to “turn the page” on the Holocaust: Germany and the world's reaction

Elon Musk said at an AfD party event that Germany should “turn the page” on the Nazi past. Jewish organizations and German politicians strongly condemned this statement on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

News of the World • January 28, 08:09 AM • 53404 views
Google Maps will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America

Google has announced the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” for users in the United States. The change will take place after an official update to the US Geographic Names System, and both names will be displayed outside the US and Mexico.

News of the World • January 28, 01:49 AM • 32772 views
“Elon Musk poses a threat to democracies” - Prime Minister of France

François Bayrou criticized Elon Musk's recent statements about France and Europe. The prime minister said that money should not give the right to control conscience.

News of the World • January 27, 11:19 PM • 30930 views
Tesla takes legal action against the European Union - Financial Times

Tesla is challenging in court the EU's anti-subsidy duty of up to 7. 8% on imports of electric vehicles from China. The company joined BMW and Chinese manufacturers who have also filed lawsuits against the new tariffs.

News of the World • January 27, 09:24 PM • 33304 views
Musk hints at renaming the English Channel in honor of George Washington

Elon Musk has published a map with a new name for the strait between England and France - the George Washington Channel. The proposal caused outrage among users and European politicians.

Politics • January 26, 10:51 AM • 82065 views
Musk was denied an office in the West Wing of the White House by Susie Wiles

Republican Susie Wiles has rejected Elon Musk's request to locate an office in the West Wing. Instead, Musk's team will work in the Eisenhower Building across from the White House.

News of the World • January 25, 11:25 PM • 55786 views
Wall Street banks are preparing to sell multibillion-dollar debts to Musk's social network - WSJ

Banks plan to sell most of the debt assets of X (formerly Twitter) at 90-95 cents per dollar. The sale of $3 billion of debt is an attempt to minimize losses from the $44 billion deal with Musk.

Economy • January 25, 11:21 AM • 49153 views
Musk criticizes Trump's $500 billion AI project: President's staff is “furious”

Elon Musk has publicly criticized Trump's massive $500 billion artificial intelligence initiative. The president's headquarters is outraged by Musk's actions, who uses his influence to criticize the Stargate project.

News of the World • January 24, 03:57 PM • 38553 views
Tesla launches updated Model Y with new features for $59,990

Tesla has announced the start of deliveries of the updated Model Y Juniper in the US, Canada, and Europe starting in March. The car has a new design, an 8-inch screen for rear passengers and an improved autopilot system.

Technologies • January 24, 02:17 PM • 24928 views
Starlink announces testing of direct satellite communication with smartphones

Elon Musk announced the start of beta testing of Starlink's direct connection to smartphones on January 27, 2025. The new technology will allow receiving satellite internet directly to mobile phones.

Technologies • January 24, 12:24 PM • 35606 views
Trump is ready to let Musk or Oracle chairman buy TikTok

Trump announced his readiness to conclude a deal to sell TikTok, where half of it would be owned by the United States. Potential buyers include Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, and other American investors.

News of the World • January 22, 06:50 AM • 32197 views
Trump announces $500 billion Stargate project to develop AI in the US

OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle are teaming up to develop a large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States. The project will create 100 thousand jobs and receive an immediate investment of $100 billion from SoftBank.

News of the World • January 22, 02:41 AM • 112277 views
Scholz reacts to Elon Musk's “Roman salute”

The German Chancellor commented on Elon Musk's gesture at Trump's rally, emphasizing his rejection of extreme right-wing positions. Musk later said he was tired of accusations of Nazism.

News of the World • January 21, 03:58 PM • 35949 views
Musk commented on his strange gesture at Trump's rally

Elon Musk commented on the controversy surrounding his gesture at Donald Trump's rally. The billionaire ridiculed the accusations, calling it a “dirty trick.

News of the World • January 21, 08:52 AM • 43568 views
Trump signs executive order to make Musk's DOGE official

Donald Trump has signed a decree transforming the US Digital Service into the Department of Government Efficiency under the leadership of Elon Musk. The new body will have expanded powers and aims to optimize the work of federal agencies.

News of the World • January 21, 07:51 AM • 26870 views
Musk's gesture at Trump rally drew intense scrutiny

At Trump's rally, Ilon Musk made a hand gesture that sparked controversy on social media.

News of the World • January 21, 06:49 AM • 37416 views
World leaders congratulate Donald Trump on his inauguration

Donald Trump officially took office as President of the United States on January 20, 2025. The leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom, the EU, NATO, and Finland have sent congratulations and expressed their willingness to cooperate.

News of the World • January 21, 12:11 AM • 31673 views
Musk promised to “work his ass off” at Trump's inaugural party

Ilon Musk gave a speech at Trump's inauguration party at Capital One Arena. Owners of major technology companies, including the CEOs of Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, attended the ceremony.

News of the World • January 20, 08:25 PM • 38676 views
Trump hopes to plant U.S. flag on Mars

In his inauguration speech, Donald Trump announced the US plans to send astronauts to Mars to plant a flag. The idea was supported by Ilon Musk, who will head a new government department.

News of the World • January 20, 05:54 PM • 40392 views
Trump's inauguration: heads of influential tech titans arrive at the Capitol

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and other tech leaders attend Trump's inauguration. The ceremony was moved indoors at the Capitol due to freezing temperatures.

Politics • January 20, 04:32 PM • 55560 views
Facebook, X, YouTube agree to new rules to combat hate speech in the EU

Facebook, X, YouTube, and other tech companies have joined the EU's updated code of conduct on combating hate speech. The companies pledged to respond to complaints faster and implement automatic tools to detect harmful content.

News of the World • January 20, 02:22 PM • 25024 views
Trump's inauguration schedule: what awaits Americans on January 20

The Joint Committee of Congress has released a detailed schedule for Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025. The ceremony will include an oath of office, a parade, and performances by famous artists.

News of the World • January 20, 08:58 AM • 37905 views
Ivanka Trump impressed with a dress at a social event before her father's inauguration

Donald Trump's daughter chose an exclusive off-the-shoulder dress decorated with crystals and pearls. At an evening at the National Building Museum, she talked with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.

News of the World • January 20, 08:25 AM • 184810 views
Wealth of the world's billionaires increased by $2 trillion in 2024 - report

In 2024, the wealth of billionaires grew by $5. 7 billion daily, reaching $15 trillion. According to Oxfam, five trillionaires may appear in the world within a decade, while 44% of the population lives in poverty.

Economy • January 20, 06:39 AM • 32091 views
Trump arrives in Washington for the inauguration: what events are planned

President-elect Trump arrived in Washington on the eve of the inauguration. Due to extremely low temperatures, the ceremony was moved to the Capitol Rotunda, which caused problems with accommodating 250,000 guests.

News of the World • January 19, 07:48 AM • 37693 views
Trump's Inauguration: How It Will Unfold and Who From the World of Politics and Business Will Participate

In Washington, preparations are underway for the inauguration of the 47th President of the USA, Donald Trump. The ceremony will gather 250,000 guests, involve tech giants, and set a record for fundraising at $170 million.

News of the World • January 18, 07:00 AM • 199354 views
China's Vice President to attend Donald Trump's inauguration

Vice President Han Zheng will represent China at Donald Trump's inauguration after an unusual invitation from Xi Jinping. This is the highest level of Chinese representation at a US presidential inauguration in recent years.

News of the World • January 17, 03:22 PM • 33528 views
EU extends X investigation and demands further clarification on algorithmic changes

Brussels has asked X to provide information and documentation on recent changes to its algorithms, in accordance with DSA rules. The platform faces a fine of up to 6% of its annual turnover for a possible violation of the content moderation rules.

News of the World • January 17, 01:00 PM • 29066 views
Biden won't ban TikTok, leaving fate of app to Trump - AP

Biden will not ban TikTok before the transfer of power to Trump. The newly elected president promised to keep the app, and TikTok's CEO will receive a VIP seat at the inauguration along with other tech leaders.

News of the World • January 17, 10:21 AM • 27106 views