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The Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk.

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The Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk.

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Elon Musk Lays off Tesla Supercharger Team

5/2/2024
Hey! We'll both earn $50 when you join Current and receive a qualifying Direct Deposit. Terms apply. Just use my link or code when signing up. Code: WILLIAMW243 https://current.com/get-started/?creator_code=WILLIAMW243 Tesla Inc. is restructuring its workforce, impacting the team responsible for its Supercharger network. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, announced the disbandment of the Supercharger team, which is part of a broader initiative to reduce the company’s staff by ten percent. Despite these changes, Tesla plans to continue expanding the Supercharger network, albeit at a reduced pace, with a renewed focus on enhancing the reliability and capacity of existing stations.

Duration:00:06:40

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Powerful and Mysterious AI Model Appears and Quickly Disappears

5/1/2024
Hey! We'll both earn $50 when you join Current and receive a qualifying Direct Deposit. Terms apply. Just use my link or code when signing up. Code: WILLIAMW243 https://current.com/get-started/?creator_code=WILLIAMW243 A powerful new artificial intelligence model, referred to as "gpt2-chatbot," emerged this week on a prominent AI benchmarking platform, LMSYS Org, capturing the attention of the tech community due to its sophisticated capabilities, which are comparable to OpenAI's GPT-4. Despite its sudden appearance and the lack of details about its origins, the model quickly became a focal point for discussion and speculation across various online forums. #ad

Duration:00:06:44

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Elon Musk Loses to Supreme Court

4/30/2024
Hey! We'll both earn $50 when you join Current and receive a qualifying Direct Deposit. Terms apply. Just use my link or code when signing up. Code: WILLIAMW243 https://current.com/get-started/?creator_code=WILLIAMW243 The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided not to consider a challenge from Elon Musk against an agreement he made with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which mandates that his social media posts be pre-approved by a legal expert if they pertain to his company, Tesla. This decision effectively upholds earlier rulings from lower courts and sustains the stipulations of the 2018 settlement that followed Musk's controversial tweets about potentially taking Tesla private.

Duration:00:06:14

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OpenAI's ChatGPT targeted in Austrian privacy complaint

4/29/2024
Hey! We'll both earn $50 when you join Current and receive a qualifying Direct Deposit. Terms apply. Just use my link or code when signing up. Code: WILLIAMW243 https://current.com/get-started/?creator_code=WILLIAMW243 OpenAI faces a legal challenge in the European Union due to a complaint about ChatGPT's inaccurate responses, particularly when it generates false personal information. A European privacy rights group, noyb, lodged the complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority, asserting that OpenAI's ChatGPT often provides incorrect data about individuals, which it then fails to correct or erase. This inability to adjust false information reportedly contravenes the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), raising significant privacy and accuracy concerns.

Duration:00:07:47

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SpaceX progressing on Starship in-space refueling

4/29/2024
Hey! We'll both earn $50 when you join Current and receive a qualifying Direct Deposit. Terms apply. Just use my link or code when signing up. Code: WILLIAMW243 https://current.com/get-started/?creator_code=WILLIAMW243 #ad #spacex #news The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship"

Duration:00:14:18

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Elon Musk Weekly News Update: Tesla, SpaceX, X, Neuralink, and More

4/28/2024
This episode explores the world of Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. From his early days in Silicon Valley to his ambitious plans for space travel and beyond, we unpack Musk's unique trajectory and drive. Whether you're interested in the latest Tesla models, SpaceX's mission to Mars, Neuralink's brain-computer interface, or The Boring Company's urban transport solutions, this episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by innovation and the future. #tesla #elonmusk #spacex #twitter #news

Duration:00:24:58

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Federal regulator finds Tesla Autopilot has ‘critical safety gap’ linked to hundreds of collisions

4/27/2024
A recent federal investigation reveals that Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features have been linked to numerous crashes, including hundreds of injuries and dozens of fatalities. This investigation, which was spurred by a tragic incident involving a North Carolina student and a Tesla Model Y, highlights serious concerns about the safety and effectiveness of these technologies.

Duration:00:07:00

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Elon Musk Talks About Next Version of SpaceX Starship to Mars

4/26/2024
The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship"

Duration:00:11:04

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TikTok may be banned in the US.

4/25/2024
Congress has recently passed a bill that may lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok, posing a significant challenge to the platform's operations in the U.S. This legislation, now awaiting President Joe Biden's signature, mandates TikTok's parent company ByteDance to divest its interest within 270 days, under threat of prohibition from U.S. app stores and internet hosting services. This development is part of a larger foreign aid package supporting Israel and Ukraine, a strategic move likely to expedite its passage.

Duration:00:07:18

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Tesla to cut more than 6,000 jobs in Texas and California

4/24/2024
Tesla is set to reduce its workforce significantly in both Texas and California, impacting over 6,000 employees as the company navigates through a challenging phase of slowing demand and decreased profit margins. This announcement precedes the electric vehicle manufacturer's quarterly financial results, during which CEO Elon Musk is expected to present a strategic plan for the company. The job reductions will affect approximately 2,688 employees at the Tesla factory in Austin, Texas, and 3,332 employees in California. These layoffs are scheduled to commence on June 14, according to recent disclosures made to the respective state governments under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.

Duration:00:06:26

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Elon Musk Talks at Tesla Q1 2024 Financial Results and Q&A Webcast

4/23/2024
Tesla is set to reduce its workforce significantly in both Texas and California, impacting over 6,000 employees as the company navigates through a challenging phase of slowing demand and decreased profit margins. This announcement precedes the electric vehicle manufacturer's quarterly financial results, during which CEO Elon Musk is expected to present a strategic plan for the company.

Duration:01:05:58

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SpaceX and NASA working on Starship lunar cargo rocket

4/23/2024
Under NASA’s Artemis campaign, the agency and its partners will send large pieces of equipment to the lunar surface to enable long-term scientific exploration of the Moon for the benefit of all. NASA’s human landing system providers, SpaceX and Blue Origin, are beginning development of lunar landers for large cargo deliveries to support these needs.

Duration:00:06:48

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OpenAI's Sam Altman invests in power startup for AI datacenters

4/22/2024
Exowatt, a forward-thinking renewable energy company, recently launched an innovative modular energy system tailored for powering large-scale data centers, accompanied by a substantial $20 million seed investment. This financial backing includes contributions from Andreessen Horowitz, venture studio Atomic, and a noteworthy investment from Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.

Duration:00:07:34

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Elon Musk Weekly News Update: Tesla, SpaceX, X, Neuralink, and More

4/21/2024
This episode explores the world of Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. From his early days in Silicon Valley to his ambitious plans for space travel and beyond, we unpack Musk's unique trajectory and drive. Whether you're interested in the latest Tesla models, SpaceX's mission to Mars, Neuralink's brain-computer interface, or The Boring Company's urban transport solutions, this episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by innovation and the future. #tesla #elonmusk #spacex #twitter #news

Duration:00:55:15

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SpaceX to Take Over for NASA SLS

4/20/2024
The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship

Duration:00:11:51

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Tesla to recall 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal

4/19/2024
Tesla has issued a recall for all 3,878 Cybertrucks it has delivered due to a defect where the accelerator pedal can become stuck, increasing the risk of accidents. The issue has been identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which noted the potential for the pedal to lodge in the trim around the footwell, posing a serious safety risk.

Duration:00:06:33

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Tesla Fires 14,000 Employees, handles it bad

4/18/2024
Tesla, Inc. recently announced a substantial reduction of its workforce, cutting approximately 14,000 positions, or about 10% of its employees. This decision reflects ongoing financial challenges and a shift in the company's strategic direction, emphasizing cost reductions and a new focus on specific technological advancements, such as robotaxi development. The manner in which these layoffs were conducted has drawn significant criticism, highlighting issues in corporate communication and management empathy.

Duration:00:07:10

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SpaceX Launching Massive Space Station

4/18/2024
The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship"

Duration:00:10:30

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Elon Musk to charge for X.com access

4/17/2024
Elon Musk has announced a plan to charge new users on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, a fee to post content. This move aims to address the ongoing issue of bot accounts that plague the platform. Musk believes that imposing a small fee on new users is essential for combating the influx of these fake accounts.

Duration:00:09:27

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Confirmed! SpaceX and FAA Working on Faster Starship Launches

4/16/2024
The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship"

Duration:00:10:43