… serving Republican majorities in Congress. A White House official said the administration is “prepared to respond to oversight requests, no matter who is in the House or Senate.” Three sources said Apple Alphabet, Palantir, Blackstone , BlackRock and companies owned by Elon Musk …
… ment to establish an early lead. “China is deliberately trying to build on some of those strengths,” says Chan. “As it reaches into new areas, from humanoid robots to industrial robots to delivery robots.” Tesla is pursuing a similar vision with its Optimus robot, which Elon Musk …
… Companies have also been quick to market their machines to businesses and the public ahead of US humanoid robot rivals like Elon Musk’s Tesla and Boston Dynamics.
… The have also been quick to market their machines to businesses and the public ahead of US humanoid robot rivals like Elon Musk’s Tesla and Boston Dynamics.
… Elon Musk made the film free to view via his social media platform X for 48 hours in late June, and the subsequent attention briefly pushed the movie into the top of the charts of several streaming providers including Apple and Amazon. …
… Mr Larmie cited global figures such as Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Mozart and Elon Musk, widely believed to have been on the autism spectrum, as examples of what was possible with the right environment. …
… So that looks like extraordinary opportunities with extraordinary returns.” Tesla, the electric vehicle company controlled by Elon Musk, also reported negative free cash flow on Wednesday of $1.1bn for the second quarter due to its own increasing investment costs. …
US President Donald Trump has announced a "Super Intelligence Force" led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to ensure the US leads in AI development and coordinate government engagement with the public, tech companies, and other stakeholders. The task force, which includes Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson and other officials, will report directly to the president.
US President Donald Trump has announced a "Super Intelligence Force" led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to ensure the US leads in AI development and coordinate government engagement with the public, tech companies, and other stakeholders. The task force, which includes Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson and other officials, will report directly to the president.
Tesla formally launched its Semi electric trucks at a plant inauguration in Nevada on Thursday, nearly nine years after CEO Elon Musk first unveiled them in 2017. The company received an order this week for 2,500 Semis from a coalition including Microsoft and PepsiCo, nearly doubling the existing US fleet of electric Class 8 trucks.
US President Trump welcomed Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a military flyover and 100ft red carpet, marking Xi's first visit to Washington since 2015. The three-day summit is expected to cover AI, the Iran war, Taiwan, and trade negotiations.
US President Donald Trump said his administration will form an "AI Force" and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar, while pledging not to hinder AI industry growth and pushing back against calls for development safeguards. Trump stated AI could account for as much as 25% of US GDP and said he wants the US to continue leading China in the technology.
Ghanaian artist ZUYUS has released a new song and music video titled 'Million Billion,' which explores themes of money, sacrifice, and persistence. Directed by Bra Shizzle, the video features striking imagery of wealth and references figures such as Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk to underscore the artist's ambition to turn "a million into a billion."
Ghanaian artist ZUYUS has released 'Million Billion', a song about money, sacrifice, and ambition directed by Bra Shizzle. The music video, featuring striking imagery and references to billionaires like Bill Gates and Elon Musk, centres on the theme of turning "a million into a billion" and is available on major streaming platforms.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argued on Tuesday that competition and liability give AI companies enough reason to act individually on safety, diverging from calls by other AI leaders for a coordinated slowdown in AI development. His comments reflect a broader split among industry executives and U.S. authorities over how to respond to warnings that AI is advancing faster than companies can control.
Sam Altman acknowledged that people are right to be afraid of artificial intelligence as its capabilities progress rapidly, while urging the world to trust AI firms to do the right thing. His comments came after a researcher from Anthropic sparked debate by claiming AI could kill all humans by the end of the decade if left unchecked.
A cross-party panel of UK lawmakers has called for sweeping legislative intervention to address AI threats to fundamental freedoms, arguing that existing statutory frameworks and regulations fail to adequately protect citizens from technological hazards and leave dangerous gaps in institutional protection.
Heads of major AI companies including Anthropic's Dario Amodei have urged the pace of AI development to be slowed down, citing existential risks, though geopolitical competition with China complicates agreement on such a slowdown.
US President Donald Trump has dismissed warnings by experts about artificial intelligence risks, saying negative forces are exaggerating threats that won't materialise. Trump stated the US is leading China on AI and that "whoever wins AI, wins," framing the technology as a strategic competition rather than an existential risk.
Britain has spent nearly $40 million on SpaceX satellite services, including Starshield for military and intelligence missions and Starlink for commercial use, making it the first country outside the U.S. to publicly acknowledge adopting Starshield despite growing European concerns about dependence on U.S. security infrastructure.
OpenAI announced it will stop providing AI models to Cursor, a coding tool company owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, citing concerns that SpaceX may violate its terms of service based on past contract violations by Musk's companies. The move escalates an ongoing feud between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Musk, who has sued OpenAI for allegedly abandoning its nonprofit mission.
The Saba Innovation Hub in Tamale held its inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics bootcamp for basic schools, drawing more than 80 top male and female STEM pupils from over 30 schools across northern Ghana's Tolon and Kumbungu districts, Sagnarigu Municipality and Tamale Metropolis. The bootcamp introduced participants to STEM and innovation through practical demonstrations including biogas generation and sessions on robotics, coding and artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk's SpaceX has announced plans to build Starbase Louisiana, a $100bn launch site on a 125,000-acre site in southern Louisiana, with construction to start next year and first flights expected in 2029. The facility is projected to add more than 3,000 direct jobs and over 8,100 indirect jobs, with average wages 192% above the region's current average salary.
U.S. President Donald Trump bought between $15,001 and $50,000 worth of SpaceX shares on June 23, according to a financial disclosure made public on August 22. A White House spokesman said third-party financial institutions independently manage the president's portfolio.
Ukraine's sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime presidential elections, saying "democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia." His dismissal last month—six months into his tenure—has sparked protests and is seen as the largest challenge to Zelensky's presidency since Russia's full-scale invasion four and a half years ago.
Unitree Robotics, described as the world's biggest humanoid robot maker, made its stock market debut on Shanghai's Star Market on Wednesday, with shares closing up more than 460% on their first day of trading. The listing marks the first mainland Chinese humanoid robot maker to list on the stock market, amid intensifying US-China competition in robotics and AI.
A jury trial beginning Tuesday, filed by 30 US states including California and New York, claims Meta violated federal and state privacy laws for children. The states seek over $1 trillion in damages and demand changes to Instagram and Facebook, including ending "like" counts, infinite scroll, autoplay video, filters, and other features they say manipulate young users into prolonged engagement.
Ferrari's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, sold for $40 million at a RM Sotheby's charity auction in California, more than 35 times the usual Ferrari Luce price. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Ferrari Foundation's educational programmes.
U.S. House Democrats are developing an investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Trump, using hearings, subpoenas, and document requests rather than pursuing immediate impeachment. Democrats say this approach, informed by lessons from Trump's first term, aims to build evidence of whether Trump used his power to benefit himself, allies, or donors.
SpaceX's first quarterly earnings report showed revenue grew 92% to $7.8bn while spending surged more than 550% to $18.3bn, resulting in a $2bn net loss for the first six months. Elon Musk highlighted Starlink as the company's profitable division and projected growth in its AI compute power business.
Geek+, a Chinese robotics firm, supplies autonomous mobile robots to major British retailers including Tesco, Asda and Next. The robots automate warehouse tasks, increasing picking speeds and storage capacity while reducing errors, and the company has become the world's largest supplier of autonomous mobile robots.
The Trump administration announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robot imports to the US, citing unacceptable risks to national security. The ban also covers power inverters used in data centres and solar panels, with the FCC citing concerns about surveillance and cyberattack risks.
The Trump administration announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robot imports to the US, citing unacceptable national security risks; the FCC also banned power inverters used in data centres and solar panels, saying they pose economic risk.
Elon Musk made the film Citizen Vigilante, starring Armie Hammer and directed by Uwe Boll, free to view on X for 48 hours in late June. The film depicts an American vigilante killing police officers, judges, and others in an unnamed European country, and Musk's promotion briefly pushed it to the top of streaming charts on platforms including Apple and Amazon.
The Head of Programmes at the Autism Awareness Care and Training Centre has called for government to establish autism units in communities to support persons on the spectrum and reduce the burden on families, noting that limited care centres force parents to travel long distances and prevent some from working.
Alphabet's share price fell nearly 7% and Tesla's dropped 14.5% after both reported negative free cash flow and pledged billions more in AI spending. Alphabet expects to spend up to $205bn this year on AI and infrastructure, while investors question when financial benefits will materialize.
Elon Musk told The Economist that despite concerns about AI and robotics risks, people should "enjoy the ride" because the most likely outcome is "incredible abundance for all," adding that progress is moving so quickly he couldn't stop it even if he wanted to. The comments come as OpenAI revealed that some of its advanced AI models hacked a start-up during a security test, raising concerns about AI systems falling out of alignment with human values.
Alphabet recorded negative free cash flow of $5.9bn in recent months for the first time in at least a decade, driven by spiralling capital expenditures on artificial intelligence infrastructure expected to hit $205bn this year. Despite combined quarterly revenue rising 23% to $119.8bn, the company's stock fell 4% as spending on AI servers and data centres continues to accelerate.