Tesla for Sale: Buyer's Remorse Sinks in for Elon Musk's E.V.-Owning Critics
(nytimes.com)
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.
Doge Has Deployed Its GSAi Custom Chatbot for 1,500 Federal Workers
(wired.com)
Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency has deployed a proprietary chatbot called GSAi to 1,500 federal workers at the General Services Administration, WIRED has confirmed.
Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency has deployed a proprietary chatbot called GSAi to 1,500 federal workers at the General Services Administration, WIRED has confirmed.
'Major brand worries': Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?
(theguardian.com)
Globally renowned brands would not, ordinarily, want to be associated with Germany’s far-right opposition. But Tesla, one of the world’s biggest corporate names, does not have a conventional chief executive.
Globally renowned brands would not, ordinarily, want to be associated with Germany’s far-right opposition. But Tesla, one of the world’s biggest corporate names, does not have a conventional chief executive.
Doge Is Putting Major Government Efficiency Projects at Risk
(wired.com)
Since Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency took over important government technology teams within the General Services Administration (GSA) and what was formally known as the United States Digital Service (USDS), around 200 technologists have either resigned or been fired, jeopardizing about a decade’s worth of work dedicated to everything from public health to passport applications.
Since Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency took over important government technology teams within the General Services Administration (GSA) and what was formally known as the United States Digital Service (USDS), around 200 technologists have either resigned or been fired, jeopardizing about a decade’s worth of work dedicated to everything from public health to passport applications.
The Explosive Meeting Where Trump Officials Clashed with Elon Musk
(nytimes.com)
Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.
Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.
SpaceX's Starship explodes in second failure for Musk's Mars program
(theguardian.com)
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas, dooming an attempt to deploy mock satellites in the second consecutive failure this year for Elon Musk’s Mars rocket program.
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas, dooming an attempt to deploy mock satellites in the second consecutive failure this year for Elon Musk’s Mars rocket program.
SpaceX Starship Lost
(smh.com.au)
Elon Musk’s SpaceX lost contact with its Starship rocket in space on Friday (AEDT), dooming a satellite deployment demonstration in the company’s second consecutive Starship failure this year.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX lost contact with its Starship rocket in space on Friday (AEDT), dooming a satellite deployment demonstration in the company’s second consecutive Starship failure this year.
Who Is the Doge and X Technician Branden Spikes?
(krebsonsecurity.com)
At 49, Branden Spikes isn’t just one of the oldest technologists who has been involved in Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As the current director of information technology at X/Twitter and an early hire at PayPal, Zip2, Tesla and SpaceX, Spikes is also among Musk’s most loyal employees. Here’s a closer look at this trusted Musk lieutenant, whose Russian ex-wife was once married to Elon’s cousin.
At 49, Branden Spikes isn’t just one of the oldest technologists who has been involved in Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As the current director of information technology at X/Twitter and an early hire at PayPal, Zip2, Tesla and SpaceX, Spikes is also among Musk’s most loyal employees. Here’s a closer look at this trusted Musk lieutenant, whose Russian ex-wife was once married to Elon’s cousin.
Social Security Workers Aren't Allowed to Read This Story
(wired.com)
Employees at the Social Security Administration (SSA) were informed on Thursday morning that new rules forbid them from accessing “general news” websites, including those that have been at the forefront of the reporting on Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) effort.
Employees at the Social Security Administration (SSA) were informed on Thursday morning that new rules forbid them from accessing “general news” websites, including those that have been at the forefront of the reporting on Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) effort.
Mexican Billionaire Slim Cuts Ties with Starlink, Costing Musk $7B After Tweet
(msn.com)
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has officially severed ties with Elon Musk’s Starlink, opting to invest in his own telecommunications infrastructure rather than relying on Musk’s satellite technology.
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has officially severed ties with Elon Musk’s Starlink, opting to invest in his own telecommunications infrastructure rather than relying on Musk’s satellite technology.
Steve Wozniak Has Had It with Elon Musk's Antics
(gizmodo.com)
Steve Wozniak, perhaps the last of an old guard of tech guys who generally seem pretty chill, does not think particularly highly of Elon Musk or Donald Trump.
Steve Wozniak, perhaps the last of an old guard of tech guys who generally seem pretty chill, does not think particularly highly of Elon Musk or Donald Trump.
Senate votes to strip the CFPB of its power to regulate Twitter
(theverge.com)
The Senate voted on Wednesday to strip a key financial regulator of its ability to monitor digital platforms like X, as the social media company’s owner, Elon Musk, has become the public face of the government office seeking to shrink the agency’s workforce.
The Senate voted on Wednesday to strip a key financial regulator of its ability to monitor digital platforms like X, as the social media company’s owner, Elon Musk, has become the public face of the government office seeking to shrink the agency’s workforce.
White House to overhaul $42.5B internet plan – likely to Elon Musk's advantage
(theguardian.com)
The Trump administration is preparing to overhaul a $42.5bn Biden-era program designed to connect tens of millions of rural Americans to reliable and affordable high-speed internet, in a move that is expected to benefit billionaire Elon Musk.
The Trump administration is preparing to overhaul a $42.5bn Biden-era program designed to connect tens of millions of rural Americans to reliable and affordable high-speed internet, in a move that is expected to benefit billionaire Elon Musk.
The Big Government Contracts Doge Hasn't Touched
(nytimes.com)
Elon Musk and his team of budget cutters have claimed credit for billions of dollars in canceled government contracts. But their initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency, has so far barely touched the biggest sources of contract spending in the federal budget.
Elon Musk and his team of budget cutters have claimed credit for billions of dollars in canceled government contracts. But their initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency, has so far barely touched the biggest sources of contract spending in the federal budget.
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File – but it's still available
(apnews.com)
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted Monday on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS’ Direct File program.
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted Monday on his social media site that he had “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS’ Direct File program.
U.S. Commerce to Overhaul 'Internet for All' Plan, a Potential Boon for Starlink
(wsj.com)
The Commerce Department is examining changes to a $42.5 billion Biden-era program aimed at expanding internet access around the country with new rules that will make it easier for Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-internet service, to tap in to rural broadband funding, said people familiar with the plans.
The Commerce Department is examining changes to a $42.5 billion Biden-era program aimed at expanding internet access around the country with new rules that will make it easier for Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-internet service, to tap in to rural broadband funding, said people familiar with the plans.
Tesla for Sale: Buyer's Remorse Sinks in for Elon Musk's E.V.-Owning Critics
(nytimes.com)
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.
Elon Musk sparks crisis talks at UK's elite Royal Society
(bbc.co.uk)
Behind the imposing doors of the world's oldest scientific academy, the Royal Society, confidential talks have been taking place.
Behind the imposing doors of the world's oldest scientific academy, the Royal Society, confidential talks have been taking place.
Tesla for Sale: Buyer's Remorse Sinks in for Elon Musk's E.V.-Owning Critics
(nytimes.com)
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.
Tesla owners get creative to distance themselves from Elon Musk
(electrek.co)
Tesla owners are finding creative ways to distance themselves from Elon Musk. They are now removing Tesla logos from their vehicles, replacing them with badging from other automakers, and even using projections on a Cybertruck in one case.
Tesla owners are finding creative ways to distance themselves from Elon Musk. They are now removing Tesla logos from their vehicles, replacing them with badging from other automakers, and even using projections on a Cybertruck in one case.
Musk Fires The People Actually Doing What DOGE Pretends To Do
(techdirt.com)
Elon Musk has launched a systematic purge of the government’s most effective technical innovators.
Elon Musk has launched a systematic purge of the government’s most effective technical innovators.
Struggling with Errors, Doge Deletes Billions More from List of Savings
(nytimes.com)
For the second time in a week, Elon Musk’s government overhaul effort updated its “wall of receipts” to remove mistakes that inflated its success.
For the second time in a week, Elon Musk’s government overhaul effort updated its “wall of receipts” to remove mistakes that inflated its success.
Elon Musk Calls Social Security a Ponzi Scheme as He Destroys the US Government
(gizmodo.com)
Elon Musk called Social Security a “Ponzi Scheme” in a discussion with podcaster Joe Rogan that was released online Friday. And it’s just the latest rhetorical assault by a member of the Trump regime on America’s social safety net as Musk continues to lay off thousands of federal workers and illegally stop payments at several government agencies.
Elon Musk called Social Security a “Ponzi Scheme” in a discussion with podcaster Joe Rogan that was released online Friday. And it’s just the latest rhetorical assault by a member of the Trump regime on America’s social safety net as Musk continues to lay off thousands of federal workers and illegally stop payments at several government agencies.