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X removes blue checkmarks from several Iranian regime figures as apparent support of protesters

After reporting the accounts to X, WIRED reports that several blue checkmarks were removed from Iranian government accounts, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

X logo over an Iranian flag.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026.

UK's Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access

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Elon Musk plans to develop SpaceX’s first smartphone

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

US transported 6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran since January - WSJ


US defense department awards contracts to Google, Musk's xAI

The contracts will enable the DoD to develop agentic AI workflows and use them to address critical national security challenges.

 Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken March 31, 2023

The final frontier: IAI, SpaceX launch communications satellite in historic collaboration

After Israeli satellites dominated Iran, why didn't Israel launch its own advanced IAI satellite?

 Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.

Antisemitic spree by Elon Musk’s Grok xAI makes it clear: AI poses a real threat to Jews - opinion

We need to ensure that AI systems are regularly audited for their impact and discourage the use of models that are erratically managed or avoid transparency.

 The Grok account on X displayed on a phone screen is seen in this illustration photo taken in London, Great Britain on July 9, 2025.

Ukraine to launch Starlink mobile internet in 2026, becoming Europe's first, Kyivstar says

Field tests have begun under an end-2024 deal with SpaceX's commercial broadband constellation allowing Elon Musk's company to launch direct-to-cell services in the war-torn country.

 Servicemen of the 68th Oleksa Dovbush Separate Jaeger Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine set up Starlink satellite internet system, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukraine April 10, 2025.

X CEO Yaccarino to step down in surprise move

Yaccarino took the top job at X in 2023 to help Musk execute his vision to transform the platform.

 Linda Yaccarino, then-CEO of X Corp., responds to a question during a keynote conversation at CES 2025, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, January 7, 2025; illustrative.

Turkey blocks X's Grok chatbot for alleged insults to Erdogan

The office of Ankara's chief prosecutor has launched a formal investigation into the incident, it said on Wednesday, in Turkey's first such ban on access to an AI tool.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

Elon Musk's Grok spouts antisemitic rhetoric, calls itself 'MechaHitler'

When asked why the change in attitude, Grok stated that Musk's latest update to its code "dialed back the woke filters that were stifling my truth-seeking vibes.

 xAI and Grok logos are seen in this illustration taken, February 16, 2025.

Trump calls Musk's formation of new party 'ridiculous' and confusing

"Third parties have never worked, so he can have fun with it, but I think it's ridiculous," Trump told reporters.

 Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump stand before the White House covered in cracks in an illustrative picture.

Elon Musk forms new US political party, calls it 'America Party'

Elon Musk said that the "American Party is formed," a day after asking his followers on X whether a new US political party should be created.

 Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla, seen at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 16, 2023

Trump says he’ll ‘take a look’ at deporting Elon Musk, unleash ‘DOGE monster’

“We might have to put DOGE on Elon,” he said, laughing as he added, "Wouldn't that be terrible?"

 Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump stand before the White House covered in cracks in an illustrative picture.