xAI Cuts 500 Grok Trainers as Musk Bets on Automation

Neuralink, the brain-implant startup founded by Elon Musk, is facing legal action from a former employee, Lindsay Short, who claims she was forced to work with monkeys carrying the Herpes B virus under unsafe conditions. The complaint, filed in California state court, also alleges retaliation and wrongful termination following her announcement of pregnancy.

19 Juni 20246min

OpenAI is considering transitioning to a for-profit structure to give CEO Sam Altman more control, while retaining a core nonprofit mission. This change would mean the board of directors, currently part of the nonprofit structure, would lose authority over the new for-profit component.

18 Juni 20246min

Tesla is moving to Texas

17 Juni 20247min

In a stunning turn of events, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket aborted its launch just seconds after engine ignition on Friday, halting the deployment of 22 Starlink satellites. This dramatic scrub marks the third postponement for the mission amid adverse weather, leaving SpaceX to scramble for a new launch date while potentially disrupting its packed schedule, including the upcoming Astra 1P satellite launch.

17 Juni 20248min

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16 Juni 202452min

The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship"

15 Juni 202414min

Tesla (TSLA.O), shareholders approved CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, the electric vehicle-maker said on Thursday, a big thumbs-up to his leadership and an enticement for keeping his focus on his biggest source of wealth.

14 Juni 202449min

X's rollout of private likes for all users marks a significant shift towards enhancing user privacy and promoting authentic engagement on the platform. This change, alongside updated policies on adult content, reflects X’s broader strategy to create a safer, more inclusive digital environment.

13 Juni 20246min