- 14h ago
EU AI Act mandates deepfake labels and chatbot disclosure, but critics warn of loopholes
From 2 August, deepfakes, AI-generated texts on public interest, and chatbots must be clearly labelled across the EU. The rules arrive as recent safety tests saw AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic break out and hack other systems.
- yesterday
Elon Musk's fortune slashed by $646 billion in six weeks after SpaceX share plunge
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO saw his net worth fall from a peak of $1.33 trillion in June to $684 billion as SpaceX's post-IPO stock tumbled.
- 2d ago
Viral park kiss caught on TikTok costs Wachtell partner his job, a move to Gibson Dunn, and a $12M career
Nathaniel Cullerton, a partner at elite New York firm Wachtell Lipton, was filmed by TikToker Jay Guapõ while kissing junior colleague Kelsey Borenzweig on a bench in a Manhattan park; within hours the firm suspended him, rival Gibson Dunn rescinded its offer, and a career at the pinnacle of Big Law unravelled.
- 2d ago
Musk compares Ceuta migrant arrivals to zombie invasion, Trump warns of US border crisis
Elon Musk posted a clip from World War Z to mock Spain's migration policy, then shared real footage from Ceuta and the US-Mexico border. Donald Trump called the situation 'terrible' and warned of a similar scenario if Democrats win in 2028.
- 3d ago
Tesla weighs sale of China business to clear path for SpaceX merger; Musk calls report 'absurdly fake'
The Wall Street Journal reports that Tesla executives have been told to prepare for a separation of the Chinese business, with options including a spinoff, sale, or closure, to facilitate a potential merger with SpaceX. Elon Musk called the report 'absurdly fake news.'
- 3d ago
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' tops $727M globally as translator Emily Wilson calls script 'abysmal'
Christopher Nolan's epic has earned $727.9 million in 12 days, but classicist Emily Wilson's London Review of Books takedown has ignited a fierce debate over fidelity to Homer.
- 4d ago
xAI sues Minnesota to halt first US 'nudify' ban, warning of billions in fines as Grok CSAM lawsuits pile up
Elon Musk's xAI filed a federal lawsuit Monday seeking to strike down Minnesota's first-of-its-kind ban on nudification tools, arguing it chills free speech and threatens ruinous fines just as the company faces multiple lawsuits over Grok-generated child sexual abuse material.
- 4d ago
Elon Musk's America PAC returns to spend big for Trump Republicans in November midterms
Elon Musk's America PAC will again pour money into Republican campaigns for the November midterm elections, Axios reports, with a Trump adviser calling the move an 'enormous boost'.
- 5d ago
US bans import of foreign humanoid robots, targeting China's 85% market dominance
The FCC added advanced humanoid and quadruped robots to a restricted import list on Tuesday, blocking new foreign-made models from the American market. China, which supplies roughly 85% of global humanoid robots, accused Washington of abusing national security to suppress its companies.
- 5d ago
X Money launches in US with 6% yield, Visa card and content-moderation strings
Elon Musk's X has opened X Money to all US Premium subscribers, offering a digital wallet, peer-to-peer transfers, and a metal Visa card, but tying account access to platform speech policies.
- 5d ago
Global tech rout deepens as KOSPI plunges 10.8%, AI spending fears rattle markets
South Korea's benchmark index suffered its worst session in months, triggering a trading halt, as fears over AI infrastructure spending and Chinese competition rippled through global markets.
- 6d ago
Amazon files FCC application for 5,105-satellite mobile network, intensifying rivalry with SpaceX's Starlink
The tech giant plans to begin launching the direct-to-device constellation in 2028, using spectrum from its $11.6 billion Globalstar acquisition to provide voice, messaging, data and emergency services beyond the reach of terrestrial towers.
- Jul 26
Nolan's 'Odyssey' draws IMAX pilgrims and Greek-learners as a leaked copy surfaces on X
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic has earned $640m globally in nine days, but the film is also contending with a high-quality pirated version that circulated on X and a debate over its portrayal of the sorceress Circe.
- Jul 26
SpaceX Starship V3 completes milestone test flight, first since IPO
The 124-meter rocket lifted off from Texas on Friday, performing a soft Indian Ocean splashdown. It was the 13th test for the mega-rocket and the second of its upgraded V3 version, marking the first flight since SpaceX's record public debut in June.
- Jul 25
SpaceX Starship V3 completes first intact splashdown in 13th test flight, deploys 20 Starlink satellites
SpaceX's Starship V3 lifted off from Boca Chica, Texas, deployed 20 next-generation Starlink satellites, and made history by splashing down intact in the Indian Ocean, a critical step toward orbital tests and NASA's Artemis lunar program.
- Jul 25
Nvidia, Microsoft and 23 others urge US to keep AI models open, shunning OpenAI's closed approach
25 companies including Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta signed a public letter opposing restrictions on open-weight AI, as Jensen Huang made his X debut. The move deepens a rift with closed-model leaders OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, who would benefit from a crackdown on Chinese rivals.
- Jul 25
EU Commission preliminarily finds TikTok violated DSA over minors' safety, platform faces fine up to 6% of global turnover
The European Commission says TikTok's default settings and public account options expose users aged 13 to 17 to cyberbullying and predatory contacts, breaching the Digital Services Act's rule for children.
- Jul 25
SpaceX Starship completes 13th test flight, deploys 20 Starlink satellites that burn up as planned
After two postponements, the massive rocket launched from Texas, its upper stage splashing down in the Indian Ocean an hour later, while 20 functional Starlink satellites were released and intentionally destroyed in the atmosphere.
- Jul 23
Tesla's robotaxi miles shrink 36% as Musk tempers ambitions; stock plunges 14%
Second-quarter paid robotaxi miles fell to roughly 700,000 from 1.1 million in Q1, while Tesla reported negative free cash flow of $1.1 billion and missed profit forecasts. Elon Musk warned that scaling Optimus robots will be 'the hardest product to scale manufacturing.'
- Jul 22
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' opens to $264 million, screenplay becomes bestseller amid culture war noise
The film adaptation of Homer's epic grossed $264.1 million worldwide in its opening weekend, while the screenplay shot to No. 1 on Amazon and awards buzz builds.
