Tesla Drowning in Regulatory Probes
NHTSA extended Tesla's deadline to respond to an FSD investigation covering 8,313 potential traffic violations. The new February 23 deadline arrives just after Musk announced FSD will become subscription-only on February 14, the same day California's DMV gave Tesla to fix misleading marketing or face a sales ban. We break down what federal regulators are actually investigating, why Tesla is juggling three major probes simultaneously, and how the subscription pivot may be a legal hedge as regulators close in.
17 Tammi 11min
Grok, Swastikas, and a Lawsuit
Ashley St. Clair sues xAI over Grok’s sexualized images on X, X says it added safety limits, regulators move in, and a custody backdrop adds heat to a fast-building case.
16 Tammi 14min
Musk Says Retirement Saving May Soon Be Irrelevant.
Musk Says Retirement Saving May Soon Be Irrelevant.
16 Tammi 9min
The Cybertruck Is Running at 10% Capacity
Ford discontinued the F-150 Lightning after selling 27,300 units in 2025. Tesla's Cybertruck moved just 21,500 globally, running at roughly 10% of planned production capacity. We break down the hidden sales data, SpaceX's bulk purchases, and why the Cybertruck program faces an uncertain future.
14 Tammi 8min
Iran Cracked Starlink's Defenses
Iran deployed military-grade jamming equipment to cripple Starlink satellite internet during nationwide protests, achieving what Russia failed to do in Ukraine. We break down the technology behind the attack, SpaceX's countermeasures, and the Trump-Musk phone call about restoring access.
14 Tammi 11min
NASA's Artemis 2 prepares for February launch to the Moon
NASA's Artemis 2 prepares for February launch to the Moon
13 Tammi 17min
Grok Scandal, $8 Billion Burn Rate, and Musk's Algorithm Promise
Elon Musk's xAI closed a $20 billion funding round at a $230 billion valuation, but internal documents reveal the company is burning $1 billion per month with mounting losses. Bloomberg reports xAI told investors it will build the AI for Tesla's Optimus robot, raising fiduciary duty questions. Meanwhile, Grok triggered investigations in six countries after generating explicit deepfakes of minors, and Musk promised to open source X's algorithm in seven days amid regulatory pressure. We break down the financial picture, the regulatory risks, and what it all means for Musk's AI ambitions.
12 Tammi 17min
Waymo's Lead Is About to Get Tested by Tesla, Zoox, and Uber
San Francisco is about to become the only city where four robotaxi companies compete for riders. Waymo has 1,000 vehicles and freeway access. Tesla still needs safety drivers and faces a $240 million legal judgment. Zoox plans paid rides in the second half of 2026. Uber is partnering with Lucid on $100,000 luxury vehicles. I break down each company's technology, timeline, and chances of success.
11 Tammi 14min
