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My Word: Dangerous global gambling games - opinion

Prediction markets claim to reveal the future, but when wars, elections, and disasters are used for gambling, the consequences can be dangerous.

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SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI aims to consolidate AI and space technologies and strengthen its position ahead of a potential IPO.

SpaceX acquires xAI as IPO Nears

 The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites is seen over Sebastian Inlet after launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida, February 26, 2025.

SpaceX acquires xAI for $250 billions, positioning itself for potential IPO worth $1.5 trillion

An illustration of Elon Musk and the Grok logo.

French police raid X offices as prosecutors summon Elon Musk for questioning


Governments worldwide crack down on Grok over sexualized AI content - explainer

Regulators worldwide are stepping up action against xAI’s Grok amid concerns over illegal and non-consensual sexual imagery.

A photorealistic image generated by the AI chatbot Grok of a Reuters journalist is shown on a phone’s screen in this illustration picture taken January 22, 2026.

Tesla to start autonomous driving tests in Israel after Transportation Ministry approval

This represents the first step towards authorizing the use of Tesla's Full-Self Driving (FSD) system, which allows the cars to operate autonomously with a supervised driver at the wheel.

Tesla will begin supervised autonomous driving trials in Israel.

Mamdani's mother, Elon Musk among names listed in newly released Epstein Files

“If I actually wanted to spend my time partying with young women, it would be trivial for me to do so without the help of a creepy loser like Epstein,” Musk wrote on X.

People walk out of the West Wing of the White House with "The Epstein Files: Phase 1" binders, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 27, 2025

Elon Musk’s Tesla halts production of Model X, Y to focus on ‘autonomous future’ in 2026

The announcement was made as part of the Q4 2025 Shareholders' update, during which the company reported its quarterly earnings and plans for 2026.

Tesla will halt production of the Model X and Model S, two of their most popular models.

No jobs, still paid? Economic logic behind Elon Musk’s AI vision - opinion

The MOSAIC Model for sharing AI's productivity gains, before the battle between labor and capital ruins the party for everyone.

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A life and death market: Starlink smuggling to Iran surges

“Holders will be dealt with firmly,” said Iranian Brigadier-General Hossein Rahimi, head of the Economic Security Police.

Starlink logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed Persian flag (Illustrative).

Trump’s antisemitism envoy rebukes European rabbi, draws praise from Elon Musk

The dispute centers on remarks made at the World Economic Forum by Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, the president of the Conference of European Rabbis, during a panel discussion on antisemitism.

Donald Trump and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun light a candle during an October 7 remembrance event at the Trump National Doral Golf Club, in Doral, Florida, October 7, 2024.

Ryanair’s O’Leary shrugs off Musk insults after rejecting Starlink

The feud erupted last week after Ryanair boss O'Leary ruled out using Musk's Starlink internet service on his fleet of more than 600 jets, prompting the US billionaire to call him an "utter idiot."

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary speaks at a press conference on his feud with Elon Musk over installing Musk's Starlink internet service on Ryanair aircraft, in Dublin, Ireland, January 21, 2026.

Musk’s Starlink remains operational in Iran, aiding protesters amid blackout

While Iran shuts down its internet, Starlink defies the ban, keeping some Iranians connected during the ongoing crackdown on protests.

 SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks on a screen during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, June 29, 2021.

Trump to discuss restoring internet in Iran with Musk as protests, digital blackout continues

The flow of information from Iran has been hampered by an internet blackout since Thursday amid the most expansive protests against the country's clerical establishment since 2022.

Starlink logo is seen on a smartphone in front of displayed Persian flag (Illustrative).