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  • Elon's Trillion-Dollar Tesla Gambit: Flying Cars, X Chat, and Grokipedia Shakeup

    Elon's Trillion-Dollar Tesla Gambit: Flying Cars, X Chat, and Grokipedia Shakeup
    Nov 2 2025
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    From my latest string of headline-making days, the world cannot seem to get enough of what I do or say. The business universe is laser-focused on the high stakes of my proposed 2025 Tesla pay package, a saga splitting Wall Street and Silicon Valley right down the middle. As Michael Dell spotlights, I will only get paid if I turbocharge Tesla’s worth beyond $8.5 trillion—an outlandish sum that would be the highest in corporate history. Glass Lewis and ISS are urging shareholders to vote no, but Cathie Wood of ARK Invest calls me the “most productive human being on earth” and insists my leadership is essential for Tesla, especially as we pivot toward robotics and AI. Even Tesla’s senior AI exec, Ashok Elluswamy, is stumping for me on X, arguing that my uncanny blend of skills makes me the only person capable of steering Tesla through this critical inflection point. The final act will play out at Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting on November 6, which could define both my future with the company and the company’s future itself, with rumors and speculation swirling but nothing confirmed until votes are tallied.

    Heating up the airwaves, I just did a high-profile run on The Joe Rogan Podcast, tossing out teases of technology that would make James Bond jealous. I said the next-gen Tesla Roadster will feature “crazy technology” and that we’re close to an unforgettable prototype unveiling. The subject of flying cars came up too—yes, I am actively developing a prototype, and if my demo lands as planned before year-end, it may be the most spectacular product reveal of all time. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s Sam Altman reignited our public feud with social posts about his long-delayed Roadster preorder and refund drama. I fired back that Altman did get his refund within a day, not missing a beat to jab him over OpenAI’s recent business shift.

    On the digital innovation front, I announced X Chat, X’s new encrypted messaging app using a Bitcoin-inspired tech stack. Promising to beat WhatsApp and Telegram on security—no advertising hooks, end-to-end encryption—its beta rollout is set for the coming months. Add to that Grokipedia, my new AI-powered encyclopedia launched to take on Wikipedia under the xAI banner, meant to “purge out the propaganda” and already home to 800,000 robotic entries. Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales is unconvinced and public opinion is split, with critics worried about my control over information.

    On social media, my posts continue to stir the pot, whether defending Trump’s character or razzing the legacy media. All told, my every move this week—software launches, heavy-handed podcast appearances, billion-dollar pay debates, and civilization-scale predictions—are setting the pace for tech, business, and political discourse. For now, every headline, every retweet, and every investor pulse seems to lead right back to me.

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    3 mins
  • Musk's Trillion-Dollar Ultimatum: Grokipedia, Robot Armies, and Tesla's Fate

    Musk's Trillion-Dollar Ultimatum: Grokipedia, Robot Armies, and Tesla's Fate
    Oct 29 2025
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    Elon Musk has been in the headlines again after launching Grokipedia, his own version of Wikipedia, this Monday. Various outlets including The National News Desk, Denver7, and KSAT all reported that Grokipedia is intended as a rival to Wikipedia, focusing on what Musk claims is “the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.” Powered by Musk’s Grok AI, Grokipedia arrives with substantial fanfare from Musk on X, where he declared ambitions such as sending copies “etched in stable oxide” to orbit and even to Mars. Musk has long criticized Wikipedia for bias, calling it controlled by “far-left activists,” and he’s openly called for people to stop donating to the nonprofit. The launch of Grokipedia immediately reignited that culture war, and some users quickly noted that entries about Musk himself on his own site are more flattering and less critical than those on Wikipedia, which continues to describe him as a “polarizing figure” noted for “making unscientific and misleading statements.” It’s still unclear how much human editing is involved in Grokipedia’s process, as most reports suggest xAI’s chatbot Grok is behind much of the content.

    Meanwhile the even bigger headlines have been about Musk’s standoff with Tesla shareholders over his unprecedented 1 trillion dollar pay package. During last week’s third quarter earnings call, Musk warned that if shareholders don’t approve the package, he may leave Tesla. According to reports from CNBC and Fortune, Musk framed his ultimatum as a question of influence, telling investors that if he is to build a “robot army” with Tesla’s AI and robotics platforms, he needs 25 percent control to avoid being ousted by what he called “corporate terrorists” at proxy advisory firms like ISS and Glass Lewis. He made clear he is not seeking this package for personal wealth but to safeguard his vision of AI and robotics at Tesla. The vote on the pay package—described by critics as “astronomical”—is reportedly uniting both staunch supporters and strong opposition, with the “Take Back Tesla” campaign urging a no vote due to Musk’s unpredictable leadership and politically charged social media presence.

    On the business front, Tesla's Q3 earnings were strong in revenue and free cash flow, hitting records with 28.1 billion dollars in revenue. Yet, Tesla shares slipped on concerns that the delivery spike is not sustainable, and profits did not rise as fast as revenue. On the call, Musk and his team highlighted the company’s AI ambitions, particularly the Optimus humanoid robot project. Musk described Optimus as the “product with the greatest potential and the highest challenges” in Tesla’s history and confirmed that a prototype nearly indistinguishable from a human will debut by early 2026. The vision: annual production of 1 million robots, though Musk warns the supply chain will be a huge challenge.

    Social media has been buzzing about Musk’s attacks on Wikipedia and his “robot army” remarks, with both supporters and detractors amplifying the drama. For now, all eyes are on Musk’s next move and whether his unprecedented demands at Tesla will pass, potentially reshaping both his legacy and the future of the world’s most closely watched automaker.

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    4 mins
  • Elon Musk's Trillion-Dollar Gambit: Tesla, Robots, and Political Backlash

    Elon Musk's Trillion-Dollar Gambit: Tesla, Robots, and Political Backlash
    Oct 26 2025
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    This week has been a whirlwind for Elon Musk as the headlines have revolved around his audacious pursuit of a $1 trillion Tesla pay package the implications of his AI ambitions and a wave of political backlash. According to Fortune Musk is actively defending what would be the largest executive pay package in corporate history insisting it is less about personal enrichment and more about guaranteeing his continued influence over Tesla’s ambitious future including AI robotaxis and humanoid robots. If approved at the November 6 Tesla shareholders meeting the plan could vault his voting control from 13 percent to nearly 29 percent and award him up to a trillion dollars in stock provided he hits aggressive milestones like launching 20 million vehicles and a million robotaxis.

    Musk isn’t keeping quiet—he’s called financial advisors urging a shareholder rejection of the plan “corporate terrorists” and argued on the Tesla earnings call that he needs enough board influence so he doesn’t get ousted after building a “robot army.” Truthout and Electrek both highlight growing opposition among labor unions watchdogs and shareholders including powerful pension fund managers who are calling the pay package an outrageous “money grab.” Tesla’s recent quarterly profits have been falling and sales lagging as critics say Musk is focused more on political brawls and consolidating control than delivering value. This controversy has triggered dozens of nationwide “Tesla Takedown” protests at showrooms from California to Boston organized largely by union coalitions and grassroots democracy groups. These events are demanding accountability from Musk and condemning his rumored involvement with far-right political strategies including moves linked to former President Trump’s administration and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE.

    On the public appearance front Musk’s sparring with NASA’s chief Sean Duffy has made the rounds after the SpaceX founder lobbed online insults over NASA’s decision to reopen contracts for lunar lander missions. Orbital Today and Caller.com report Musk’s social media jabs reflect a growing tension between commercial space and government leadership as the agencies debate the future of lunar exploration.

    Meanwhile Musk remains highly active on social media drawing global attention by publicly warning he may take Tesla’s AI work elsewhere if shareholders deny his push for more voting control. Reports from Electrek and Fortune underscore that this threat is as much about maintaining his personal power as any visionary agenda for robotics or car tech. All considered Musk is front and center in the news cycle with explosive potential for the world’s richest man to become the first trillionaire—if he can convince skeptical shareholders and outmaneuver organized protest in the weeks ahead. Speculation about the robot army and rumored “government takeovers” continues to swirl yet so far only confirmed in Musk’s own bold pronouncements.

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    4 mins
  • Musk's High-Stakes Gambles: Tesla Ultimatum, Political Clashes, and Protests

    Musk's High-Stakes Gambles: Tesla Ultimatum, Political Clashes, and Protests
    Oct 22 2025
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    Over the past several days, Elon Musk remains squarely in the center of high-stakes business drama, sharp political controversies, and the public’s unending fascination with his next move. The biggest headline is Musk’s direct ultimatum to Tesla: he is threatening to step down as CEO unless shareholders approve a massive new compensation package—one so large that even underperforming scenarios could see him collecting tens of billions of dollars. According to Electrek, Musk’s message is clear: play by his rules, or he’s gone, forcing shareholders into a dilemma where rejecting his demands risks a stock crash while accepting them means rewarding leadership that some analysts say hasn’t delivered above-average returns. Tesla’s upcoming shareholder vote on November 6 now looms as a defining moment for the company’s future. Electrek reports that Musk is already campaigning hard for approval, leveraging his unique hold over Tesla’s valuation, which is still buoyed by ambitious promises around self-driving tech and robotics, even as core business questions persist.

    The climate around Musk isn’t all boardroom intrigue: protests under the banner #TeslaTakedown have erupted nationwide, with coordinated demonstrations outside Tesla stores and showrooms from Seattle to Los Angeles to Boston. The movement, organized via Action Network, targets Musk’s wealth and political influence, accusing him of oligarchic control. While these protests are a grassroots phenomenon, they reflect growing public pushback against Musk’s polarizing persona and business practices.

    On the government and policy front, Musk’s name resurfaced in national conversations thanks to former Vice President Kamala Harris, who told the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit that it was a “big mistake” for the Biden administration to snub Musk from a major 2021 White House EV event, a slight Musk never forgot. Harris, now out of office, underscored that Musk’s innovations deserved recognition regardless of politics, though the snub was widely seen as a nod to labor unions, with whom Tesla has a fraught relationship. Fortune notes that Musk’s subsequent support for Donald Trump in the 2024 election cycle—and his $300 million in GOP donations—cemented his shift from tech visionary to partisan power player.

    Speaking of the political arena, Musk is embroiled in a very public spat with Sean Duffy, the acting NASA administrator and Trump’s Transportation Secretary. After Duffy suggested NASA would open its moon-lander contract to competitors beyond SpaceX—and criticized SpaceX for delays—Musk lashed out on X, calling Duffy “Sean Dummy” and questioning his intelligence. Sky News and Business Insider detail how Musk mocked Duffy’s background as a champion lumberjack, while defending SpaceX’s progress as “lightning” compared to the rest of the industry. Musk is also backing his ally, Jared Isaacman, for the permanent NASA administrator role, though Isaacman’s own nomination was withdrawn earlier this year amid tensions between Musk and Trump.

    In summary, the last few days have reinforced Musk’s role as a central, contentious figure in business, politics, and culture—simultaneously negotiating for unprecedented pay, weathering protests, relitigating old political snubs, and trading blows with government officials. Each of these threads could have lasting consequences for his companies, his public standing, and his influence on American life.

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    4 mins
  • Musk's $1T Tesla Pay, Driverless Vegas Loop, Cybertruck Shuffle & Political Clout

    Musk's $1T Tesla Pay, Driverless Vegas Loop, Cybertruck Shuffle & Political Clout
    Oct 19 2025
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    A fresh storm swirls around Elon Musk this week as a $1 trillion Tesla pay package faces strong headwinds from proxy advisor ISS. The proposal, designed to keep Musk at Tesla’s helm for another decade with performance-based tranches, has ISS warning shareholders about its “astronomical” size, arguing it gives Musk extraordinary power and could dilute existing investors. Tesla meanwhile is pushing hard, running Paramount+ ads to woo voters, while Elon, never one to shy from provocation, took aim at ISS itself on X. In the same breath, he’s publicly demanded even more ownership of Tesla to fend off what he calls “activist shareholders,” a clear bid for firmer long-term control according to Teslarati.

    In Las Vegas, Musk announced a major milestone for The Boring Company: Teslas ferrying tourists in the Vegas Loop are set to go fully driverless in just a month or two, retiring safety drivers entirely—a potential preview of his vision for Tesla’s robotaxi service in Austin. On social media, he declared that all Boring Co. tunnel rides will operate without human monitors by year-end.

    SpaceX notched a historic 500th Falcon rocket landing. Musk hyped the achievement on X while Starlink’s reach continued to expand. He also pushed into the Cybertruck drama: Electrek reports SpaceX and his AI startup xAI are buying up Tesla’s unsold Cybertrucks as the company grapples with sluggish third-party demand. Some market watchers question whether this internal sales shuffle inflates delivery numbers, though Musk himself hasn’t publicly addressed the critique.

    Political intrigue flared as former Vice President Kamala Harris admitted the Biden White House made a mistake not inviting Musk to its landmark EV summit years ago, a slight widely seen as fueling Musk’s eventual financial support for Donald Trump’s campaign and a growing GOP affiliation. Fortune recaps that Musk’s political donations topped nearly $300 million in the 2024 election cycle, underscoring both his outsized influence and his increasingly public stances.

    Peter Thiel reemerged, saying he’d warned Musk to ditch Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge over fears Musk’s money would go to “left-wing nonprofits.” Their exchange, reported by Fortune, added extra seasoning to Musk’s ongoing feud with the establishment philanthropy world.

    Social media buzz remained constant, ranging from Neuralink speculation to speculation over ongoing layoffs and business crossovers across Musk’s empire which Axios and dot.LA continue to track. The core headlines—Tesla’s record pay package fight, the driverless Vegas Loop revelations, and Cybertruck’s internal shuffle—may prove deeply consequential for Musk’s biographical legacy as he tightens his grip on both technological and political narrative in America.

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    4 mins
  • Elon Musk: Trillionaire Trajectory, AI Ambitions, and SpaceX Triumphs Amid Controversies

    Elon Musk: Trillionaire Trajectory, AI Ambitions, and SpaceX Triumphs Amid Controversies
    Oct 15 2025
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    Elon Musk continues to dominate headlines as the world’s richest person with Forbes reporting his net worth at $453 billion as of October 14 though he was briefly surpassed by Oracle’s Larry Ellison earlier this month after a dramatic $101 billion spike in Ellison’s fortune. Notably Musk hit a record $500 billion net worth on October 1 with projections fueling the buzz that he could become the first trillionaire by 2033, directly tied to landmark milestones in his $1 trillion Tesla compensation package. Financial movers and shakers are speculating on the unprecedented scale of Musk’s upcoming rewards framed by Tesla’s Special Committee as incentivizing not only market capitalization but long-term shareholder value, product deployment, and his continued leadership especially in Tesla’s AI ambitions.

    On the business front, Musk made waves in the Bay Area where after previously vacating San Francisco and relocating his companies to Texas in a very public spat, he’s now returned to lease over 140,000 square feet for Neuralink in South San Francisco. Neuralink, which now claims 12 clinical trial patients and over 10,000 volunteers eager for brain-computer implantation, is ramping up operations alongside xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence venture reportedly seeking a massive new office footprint in the tech corridor. Musk’s complex entanglement with the former Twitter—now X—headquarters continues, with more office space sublets while he trolls California’s political policies on social channels.

    SpaceX under Musk’s leadership had another big week: celebrating the successful 11th test flight of its Starship vehicle. Musk took to X to congratulate his team after the controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, marking greater precision and reuse potential—a crucial step toward future missions to the Moon and Mars, some scheduled for as early as 2028 and 2030 with hefty $100 million per metric ton price tags according to the company’s newly updated mission info. Despite this, SpaceX also had to delay a key U.S. military satellite launch by a day due to weather, and recently postponed Amazon’s Kuiper project deployment.

    Headline moments include the sensational handoff of NVIDIA’s DGX Spark AI supercomputer, personally delivered to Musk at Starbase, Texas by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. This petaflop powerhouse is engineered to run massive AI models locally and marks Musk’s status at the heart of the next AI revolution. On social media, Musk remains candid and combative, congratulating teams, fueling speculation about his business and political motives, and keeping his vast audience engaged. Persistent controversies surrounding his stance on trans issues and aggressive criticisms of California legislation have kept Musk in the crosshairs of both supporters and detractors.

    Amid high-stakes government intrigue, Musk’s security clearance drama continues as ongoing court battles question the level of access granted to him despite his erratic public behavior, foreign contacts, and admitted drug use. The government’s need for Musk’s technical prowess via SpaceX seems to outweigh traditional security eligibility concerns, per coverage in GovExec. Political headlines recently included Musk publicly urging Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard in San Francisco to deal with the city’s drug crisis, an appeal met with intense scrutiny.

    While motivational YouTube channels amplify Musk’s warnings of global shifts and urge readiness—particularly targeting seniors with urgent messaging—the actual content is based on public statements and not direct involvement. As always with Elon Musk, separating fact from hype is a daily challenge, but the last few days have further cemented his central place in the modern economic, tech, and cultural landscape.

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    4 mins
  • Musk's Monumental Moves: Tesla Trillions, xAI Ambitions, and Optimus Kung Fu

    Musk's Monumental Moves: Tesla Trillions, xAI Ambitions, and Optimus Kung Fu
    Oct 12 2025
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    This week Elon Musk again commanded headlines with a mix of high-stakes business maneuvers, social media stunts, tech revelations, and some good old-fashioned controversy. The buzz really started swirling as Tesla prepped for its upcoming November 6 shareholder meeting, a gathering Fortune calls potentially “monumental.” Investors will vote on what could be the largest CEO pay package ever conceived, a plan that would make Musk the world’s first trillionaire if all goals are met. To gin up enthusiasm, Tesla rolled out a flashy website and got X humming with voting instructions intermixed with quirky videos—think Optimus humanoid robots lounging in a sauna or wrangling bagels while giving a civics lesson. At stake is not just Musk’s compensation, but major questions about Tesla’s future and succession, as the board warns Musk could “pursue other interests” without enough incentives.

    But not everyone’s buying the pitch. Reuters and The Economic Times highlight that even if Musk misses major innovation targets or falls short on disruptor dreams like robotaxis and humanoid robots, this package could still net him tens of billions—fueling more protests like the #TeslaTakedown movement. All last weekend, coordinated demonstrations popped up outside Tesla locations from California to Maryland, with activists objecting to what they label corporate overreach and Musk’s political influence.

    Meanwhile, Tesla got social media speculators fired up with mysterious teaser videos counting down to an October 7th announcement. Bloomberg and FOX Business report that the internet lit up with conjecture, much of it pointing at a potential new Model Y or a manufacturing breakthrough, especially after Tesla’s third-quarter sales set another record. While the company’s stock popped, the wider industry noted slowing overall EV demand as U.S. tax credits expired.

    On the AI front, Musk’s startup xAI was thrust into the rumor mill after Bloomberg revealed it may be plotting a $20 billion “creative” financing deal with Nvidia, involving a special-purpose vehicle to rent chips—Nvidia as both supplier and investor. Musk responded by hyping, not denying, xAI’s ambition publicly: over the weekend he openly promised that xAI’s studio would debut a “great AI-generated game” by the end of next year, stirring excitement and skepticism in equal measure.

    On the tech demo side, Musk teased new abilities for Tesla’s Optimus robots, now training in Kung Fu and, perhaps more intriguing, promising they’ll drive non-Tesla cars using Tesla’s own Full Self-Driving data. Over on the business beat, Bay Area outlets like the SF Business Times say Musk’s Neuralink quietly leased 144,000 square feet in South San Francisco, marking a return after his much-publicized move to Texas.

    Speculation and controversy continue to be constants—court troubles persist, and Musk’s pronouncements on impending global changes keep YouTube conspiracy channels buzzing. But the throughline, as always, is that when Musk sneezes in public, markets, fans, critics, and the world seem to catch a cold—or at least a headline.

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    4 mins
  • Musk's Trillion-Dollar Tesla Tease: Robots, Rumors, and Red Carpets

    Musk's Trillion-Dollar Tesla Tease: Robots, Rumors, and Red Carpets
    Oct 8 2025
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    Elon Musk has dominated tech and business headlines the past few days, delivering everything from tantalizing product teases to red carpet robot drama. The biggest story surrounds Tesla’s official social media teasers for October 7. Industry watchers and Wall Street analysts, according to Fox Business and The Economic Times, expect this event to reveal a more affordable version of Tesla’s best-selling Model Y SUV, potentially reigniting mass-market interest for the brand. Tesla’s X account posted cryptic videos featuring spinning wheels and shadowy car headlights, prompting speculation about a stripped-down Model Y aimed at being 20 percent cheaper to manufacture, with features such as cloth seats, fewer speakers, and no glass roof. The market responded quickly, with Tesla shares jumping over 4 percent ahead of the announcement, and analysts calling this “make-or-break” for the automaker, as sales have flagged in Europe and China.

    On the business front, news broke that Tesla’s board proposed a jaw-dropping $1 trillion long-term pay package for Musk, contingent on hitting ambitious delivery and valuation targets, such as making affordable vehicles a huge contributor to Tesla’s operational milestones. The proposal triggered a fiery response from New York State Comptroller DiNapoli, who announced plans to rally shareholders against the pay deal, calling it excessive and a sign of weak board oversight. Critics say Musk’s outsized compensation distracts from broader shareholder interests, with continued governance concerns amplifying the public debate.

    Tesla also made noise in AI robotics this week. Optimus, the company’s humanoid robot, was not only shown in a viral demo video practicing martial arts but also took center stage at the star-studded premiere of “Tron: Ares” in Hollywood. Musk celebrated the robot’s red carpet debut alongside Jared Leto on his X account, posting “Optimus at the Tron Premiere!” Disney’s social team reshared the clip, which quickly went viral. During this event, Optimus performed kung fu moves, sparking both excitement and questions about Tesla’s aggressive pivot toward robotics and cross-embodiment AI research. Musk and Tesla’s AI leader Ashok Elluswamy both hinted that the future lies in unifying AI models for autonomous driving and robotics, potentially setting the stage for robots with seamless intelligence across platforms.

    On social media, Musk was particularly active on X, engaging with followers on everything from Tesla AI, to politics, to pop culture. He announced publicly that he canceled his Netflix subscription over show creator comments, an act that reportedly sparked a wave of similar cancellations. Musk’s every tweet and repost continues to ripple beyond tech, affecting consumer sentiment and sparking boycotts or rallies depending on the topic. Financial outlets including Fortune and TheStreet suggest Musk’s renewed focus on core business after distancing himself from the Trump administration may be stabilizing some of the company’s battered brand reputation, although demand concerns persist and European sales continue to lag.

    In summary, between the buzz of an imminent product reveal, a trillion-dollar pay controversy, viral robotics moments on Hollywood Boulevard, and his outspoken social media presence, Elon Musk remains one of the world’s most watched and polarizing figures, with this week’s headlines likely to shape his corporate and cultural biography for years to come.

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    4 mins