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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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Spain and Greece propose banning social media for children under 16

Spain and Greece propose banning teenagers from using social media, following Australia's example. This decision is part of the tightening regulation of social media in Europe.

News of the World • February 3, 06:59 PM • 4602 views
Poland to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's possible ties to Russian special services

Poland will investigate Jeffrey Epstein's possible ties to Russian intelligence. Prime Minister Tusk announced the creation of a group to examine the consequences of Epstein's activities for Poland's security.

Politics • February 3, 05:08 PM • 4809 views
French authorities raided the offices of company X, Musk summoned for questioning

French police searched X offices, and Elon Musk was summoned for questioning on April 20. The investigation concerns algorithm abuse, fraudulent data extraction, and possible complicity in the dissemination of child pornography.

News of the World • February 3, 11:25 AM • 4054 views
Tesla releases budget version of Model Y and prepares to discontinue Model S and X lines

Tesla introduced a new all-wheel-drive Model Y for $41,990 in the US to attract budget-conscious buyers. Elon Musk announced the cessation of Model S and Model X production, retooling factories for Optimus robots and Cybercab autonomous taxis.

Auto • February 3, 05:00 AM • 5585 views
OpenAI accuses Elon Musk's xAI of deliberately destroying evidence in lawsuit

OpenAI has filed a complaint in court, alleging that xAI systematically deleted internal communications using disappearing message messengers. This complicates the antitrust lawsuit filed by Musk's companies against OpenAI and Apple.

News of the World • February 3, 03:29 AM • 4873 views
Elon Musk merges SpaceX and xAI ahead of massive IPO

Elon Musk plans to merge SpaceX and xAI to create a technology giant. This merger precedes a massive IPO, which could be the largest in stock market history.

Economy • February 2, 10:56 PM • 3939 views
"Epstein Files": how the scandal could lead to the fall of the Norwegian crown and the imprisonment of political elites

The US Department of Justice has released millions of pages of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, detailing his connections with influential figures, including Steve Bannon and Elon Musk. These files have caused political uproar and led to the resignations of high-ranking officials in various countries.

News of the World • February 2, 03:28 PM • 56272 views
Unverified Starlink terminals will cease to operate in Ukraine: Fedorov spoke about registration details

Unverified Starlink terminals will soon cease to operate in Ukraine. Instructions for quick and easy registration will be published for Ukrainian users.

Society • February 1, 12:49 PM • 16957 views
Musk reacts to Ukraine's appeal regarding Starlink: restrictions workedPhoto

Elon Musk stated that the restrictions imposed on the use of Starlink by Russian military personnel have already yielded results. Ukraine's Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed the practical results and emphasized close cooperation.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 10:21 AM • 10054 views
SpaceX plans to launch a million satellites for AI data centers

SpaceX has applied to launch up to a million satellites into orbit to host data centers for artificial intelligence. This network will be solar-powered and use radiative cooling in space.

News of the World • February 1, 02:04 AM • 6471 views
SpaceX began blocking Starlink for Russian drones

SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, at the request of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, is taking measures against the use of Starlink terminals by Russians for drone strikes. These actions are aimed at protecting Ukrainian military personnel, civilians, and infrastructure from threats posed by enemy UAVs.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 09:59 PM • 10412 views
New "Epstein files" reveal "breadth of orbit" of connections with influential figures - Politico

The US Department of Justice has released millions of pages of Jeffrey Epstein's investigation documents. They detail his connections with figures such as Steve Bannon, Elon Musk, and world leaders, as well as Epstein's attempts to meet Musk and his influence on political and business circles.

News of the World • January 31, 12:37 PM • 5291 views
Musk responded to Fedorov's request regarding the use of Starlink on Russian UAVs

Elon Musk responded to the request of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov regarding the use of Starlink on Russian UAVs. Ukrainian specialists discovered a Starlink terminal on a Russian BM-35 drone.

Politics • January 30, 08:35 PM • 16004 views
SpaceX in talks to merge with other Musk companies - Reuters

SpaceX is exploring opportunities to enter into agreements with other companies led by Elon Musk. In particular, mergers with xAI and Tesla are being considered.

News of the World • January 30, 06:42 AM • 4518 views
Ukraine and SpaceX are addressing the issue of Starlink use on Russian UAVs: Fedorov thanked Musk for his quick response

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense promptly contacted SpaceX to resolve the issue of Starlink use on Russian drones. Mykhailo Fedorov thanked Elon Musk for his quick response and for starting work on the situation.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 01:24 PM • 44427 views
Musk announces end of Tesla Model S and Model X production in favor of robots

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the phased discontinuation of Model S and Model X electric vehicle production, starting next quarter. The California factory will be retooled for the production of Optimus humanoid robots.

Technologies • January 29, 06:27 AM • 46126 views
Tesla invests $2 billion in xAI startup despite shareholder opposition

Tesla is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, despite a failed shareholder vote. This will allow the integration of neural networks into physical products and accelerate the development of robotaxis.

Technologies • January 29, 03:16 AM • 6500 views
Sikorski urged Musk to limit Starlink for Russians: he exploded with insults

Elon Musk reacted to the call of Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski to prevent Russians from using Starlink, calling him a "drooling imbecile. " Musk stated that Sikorski does not realize that Starlink is the basis of Ukraine's military communication.

Politics • January 28, 10:45 AM • 27146 views
Users report outages in American TikTok and seem to be looking for alternatives - report

Users of American TikTok are reporting outages in the app, prompting them to switch to alternative applications. The problems arose due to a power outage at one of Oracle's data centers.

News of the World • January 28, 08:23 AM • 4248 views
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski calls on Elon Musk to stop Russians from using Starlink

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski called on Elon Musk to prevent Russians from using Starlink for attacks on Ukraine. He noted that making money from war crimes could harm Musk's brand.

War in Ukraine • January 28, 07:14 AM • 9321 views
"Humanity must wake up": Anthropic CEO warns about AI dangers

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urges humanity to recognize the potential threats of powerful AI systems that could emerge in the coming years. He outlined risks ranging from job displacement to bioterrorism.

News of the World • January 27, 07:46 AM • 5207 views
European Commission investigates spread of illegal content through Elon Musk's Grok chatbot

The European Union has launched an official investigation into the Grok chatbot over suspicions of creating manipulative sexualized images. Regulators will check the company's compliance with the Digital Services Act.

Politics • January 26, 01:27 PM • 6212 views
European Starlink alternative: Rheinmetall and OHB to create their own internet network for the German army

German companies Rheinmetall and OHB are developing a satellite network for the Bundeswehr, which will become a European alternative to Starlink. The project will provide secure internet for the German army, reducing dependence on American technologies.

News of the World • January 26, 11:56 AM • 5053 views
India and EU prepare for free trade agreement with reduced tariffs on cars and wine

India and the European Union will announce a free trade agreement that includes India reducing tariffs on car imports from the EU by up to 40% from 110%. This will pave the way for an expanded market for European cars and Indian electronics, textiles, and chemicals.

Economy • January 26, 09:02 AM • 4613 views
Tesla prepares to launch FSD autopilot in Europe and China as early as February

Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the company expects to receive approval for the use of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe and China as early as next month. This decision could be key to increasing the company's software revenue amid a general slowdown in electric vehicle sales.

Technologies • January 22, 09:58 PM • 4177 views
Trump administration admits DOGE improperly used Americans' social security data

The U. S. Department of Justice reported that two DOGE employees working at the SSA may have illegally used private data for political purposes. They were referred for investigation regarding possible violations of the Hatch Act.

News of the World • January 22, 03:20 PM • 3281 views
Iran may have used Russia's Kalinka system to jam Starlink

Western experts are discussing the possibility of Iran using Russia's Kalinka electronic warfare system against the Starlink satellite network. Russia developed it as a countermeasure against space-based internet systems after the invasion of Ukraine.

News of the World • January 22, 03:58 AM • 5135 views
Musk asked subscribers if he should buy Ryanair amid a dispute with the CEO

Elon Musk has once again floated the idea of buying Ryanair after a dispute with its CEO, Michael O'Leary. The billionaire conducted a poll on X regarding the acquisition of the company, which has a market value of approximately 30 billion euros.

News of the World • January 20, 02:32 PM • 27670 views
Trump's Year: Triumphs, Failures, Chaos, and 'Quick Deals' Shattered by Reality

A year has passed since the inauguration of Donald Trump, marked by a decrease in illegal immigration and the failure of his promise regarding the war in Ukraine. There were also conflicts with Elon Musk, the 'Epstein files' scandal, and tensions with European allies over Greenland.

Politics • January 20, 01:28 PM • 71012 views
A mural dedicated to the deceased Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska appeared in New YorkPhoto

A mural depicting the murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, partially funded by Elon Musk, has appeared in Brooklyn. This project aims to draw attention to the problems of American society.

Society • January 19, 02:25 AM • 23189 views