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Elon Musk

Also known as: Mr Musk · billionaire Elon Musk · SpaceX CEO Elon Musk · tech billionaire Elon Musk · tech trillionaire Elon Musk · multi-billionaire Elon Musk · Tesla boss

CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, whose companies' actions and investments appear in coverage of AI policy, electric vehicles, and space infrastructure.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of “trying to whip up division” over the murder of Henry Nowak. …

    Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder
  3. Joy Online

    Elon Musk’s SpaceX has released a suggested share price ahead of its planned listing, which would make it the largest initial public sale in history. …

    SpaceX says it’s worth $1.75tn as it targets largest stock market debut
  4. Joy Online

    A Suffolk MP said she had launched legal action against Elon Musk’s xAI over the design of its Grok chatbot tool, after she claimed it was used to create fake images of her in a bikini. …

    MP sues Musk’s xAI after deepfake bikini picture
  5. Joy Online

    Elon Musk’s SpaceX has said it is even more valuable than anticipated as it approaches a public stock listing set for next week. …

    SpaceX says it’s worth $1.75tn as it nears stock market debut
  6. Joy Online

    … As Elon Musk put it, “AI doesn’t have a mind of its own—it’s what we feed into it.” This paper aims to reframe the conversation—not as AI versus humans, but as AI by humans and for humans. …

    The programmer’s paradox: Why AI can’t replace humans, only the unwilling
  7. Joy Online

    … Anthropic’s stock market plans, coming alongside those of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, will likely function as a test of whether investor appetite matches the soaring valuations of AI firms. …

    AI giant Anthropic says it plans to list on US stock market
  8. May 2026
  9. Joy Online

    … the model lacks the security rigour required at the federal level, which will be a red flag” for ​some corporate buyers, Jain said. “Without government validation, the $1.75 trillion valuation looks less like a floor and more like a high ceiling.” SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk …

    Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX’s AI growth story
  10. Joy Online

    … But her casting has now sparked a culture war too, with critics including Elon Musk claiming it’s wrong to cast a black actress as the character in Nolan’s hotly anticipated movie. …

    Lupita Nyong’o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role
  11. Joy Online

    Elon Musk’s SpaceX has postponed a launch of its massive Starship rocket and said it plans to make another attempt at the highly anticipated test flight on Friday. …

    Elon Musk’s SpaceX postpones Starship launch
  12. Joy Online

    … Bedford said Shotwell told ​him “about the SpaceX five-year vision to get to 10,000 launches a year.” In a Forbes video interview that aired this week, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk noted that the company already has 10,000 satellites in orbit and eventually wants to launch 10,000 communi …

    SpaceX aims for 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says
Politics

Trump creates task force to oversee US artificial intelligence policy

The News

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.

5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Trump creates task force to oversee US artificial intelligence policy

    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.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Tesla rolls out Semi electric trucks at Nevada plant

    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.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Trump greets Xi Jinping with military flyover, red carpet ceremony

    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.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Trump announces AI Force and tsar role within US administration

    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.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. ZUYUS releases 'Million Billion' music video

    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."

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. ZUYUS releases ambitious new track 'Million 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.

    18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Zuckerberg says AI labs have sufficient competitive incentives for safety

    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.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. OpenAI CEO says world justified to fear AI

    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.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. UK lawmakers demand new AI legislation to protect human rights

    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.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. AI leaders call for development slowdown amid safety concerns

    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.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Trump downplays AI risks, prioritizes competition with China

    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.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. UK spends $40 million on SpaceX satellite military services

    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.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

  1. OpenAI cuts off AI models to SpaceX-owned Cursor over contract concerns

    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.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Saba Innovation Hub launches first STEM bootcamp for rural pupils

    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.

    26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. SpaceX to build $100bn launch facility in Louisiana

    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.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Trump invested up to $50,000 in SpaceX in June

    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.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Ukrainian ex-defence minister demands wartime elections

    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.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Chinese robotics firm Unitree soars 460% in Shanghai debut

    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.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Meta faces trial over targeting young users, privacy violations

    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.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ferrari's first electric car sells for record $40m at auction

    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.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 8 August

  1. U.S. Democrats plan Trump investigations if they gain House control

    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.

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. SpaceX reports 92% revenue growth but massive spending increase

    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.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Chinese robots transform UK retail warehouse operations

    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.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robot imports

    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.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Trump bans new Chinese humanoid robot imports citing national security

    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.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Elon Musk promotes violent film on X platform to Europe

    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.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Government urged to establish autism support units in communities

    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.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Google and Tesla shares drop amid heavy AI spending

    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.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Elon Musk says embrace AI progress despite safety concerns

    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.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Google's AI spending drives first negative free cash flow in decade

    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.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

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