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'Motivated by jealousy...' OpenAI lashes out at Elon in blog post claiming the billionaire 'spent years harassing OpenAI through baseless lawsuits and public attacks'
OpenAI has responded to Elon Musk's lawsuit, alleging that Musk spent years harassing the company and attempted to take control of it. OpenAI claims Musk's lawsuit is an attempt to undermine its non-profit mission and that he is misrepresenting past agreements regarding its for-profit ventures. The company also stated its continued focus on developing Artificial General Intelligence for humanity's benefit.
Gabe Newell Emailed Elon Musk To Try To Get Hideo Kojima An Invite To SpaceX
In 2018, Valve founder Gabe Newell emailed Elon Musk to inquire about Hideo Kojima receiving a tour of SpaceX, as Kojima expressed a strong desire to experience space travel. The exchange also touched upon AI, with Newell noting Kojima's belief in its future importance. These emails were revealed as part of a legal dispute involving Musk, Sam Altman, and OpenAI.
The Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman trial didn't even make it past jury selection before Musk started getting clowned on
Opening arguments began in the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against Sam Altman and OpenAI, alleging the company betrayed its original nonprofit mission. During jury selection, several prospective jurors expressed strong negative opinions about Elon Musk, with one juror stating he is a "greedy, racist, homophobic piece of garbage." The judge acknowledged that many people dislike Musk but emphasized the need for judicial integrity.
Tesla is giving away one year free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance purchases
Tesla is offering one year of free Supercharging with new purchases of the Model 3 Premium or Performance trims in North America. This promotion applies from the date of delivery and is not redeemable for cash. The offer excludes vehicles used for commercial purposes and does not cover congestion fees or charges after 80% battery capacity when a Supercharger site is busy.
What you need to know as Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman begins
Jury selection is set to begin in the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against Sam Altman and OpenAI, alleging fraud in the company's reorganization into a for-profit entity. The trial could significantly impact the artificial intelligence industry, with Musk seeking to revert OpenAI to its original nonprofit structure and demanding significant financial damages. Legal experts suggest undoing the reorganization is unlikely, but the jury's decision on fraud allegations could lead to substantial monetary penalties or leadership changes.
'This is a fundamentally different company today': Intel reports strong financial results, says its upcoming 14A process is already outpacing early 18A yields
Intel reported strong first-quarter 2026 financial results, with revenue reaching $13.6 billion, driven significantly by AI-related businesses which now constitute 60% of its revenue. CEO Lip-Bu Tan highlighted the company's transformation and the promising progress of its 14A chip process, which is already outperforming early 18A yields. A notable partnership with Tesla for AI chip production using Intel's 14A process was also announced.
Elon Musk's aerospace and AI company reportedly plans to make its own GPUs, though I doubt you'll one day be enjoying a SpaceX graphics card in your rig
Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly planning to manufacture its own Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), according to a review of its S-1 filing. While the article speculates these chips will be primarily for AI workloads rather than gaming, the move signifies a substantial capital expenditure in hardware development. This endeavor is part of a larger effort involving Tesla and Intel's Terafab project for advanced chip manufacturing.
Tesla to use Intel 14A for AI chips as Musk says it will be 'ready for prime time' when the multi-billion…
Tesla will utilize Intel's upcoming 14A process node for its AI chips, as announced by Elon Musk during a Tesla earnings call. This partnership is part of Musk's ambitious Terafab project aimed at producing custom chips for Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX to power vehicles, robots, and data centers. Intel's 14A node is expected to be mature by the time Terafab scales up.
Musk pledges to fix 2019-2023 Teslas that can't fully self drive
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will upgrade Hardware 3 computers in vehicles manufactured between 2019 and early 2023 to enable Full Self-Driving capabilities, as the current hardware lacks sufficient memory bandwidth. The company plans to establish microfactories for efficient upgrades and will release FSD version 14 for Hardware 3 by the end of June. Additionally, Tesla's Fremont factory will begin producing Optimus robots in late July or August.
Elon Musk lied again about the April 2026 Tesla Roadster 2 design update
Elon Musk has announced that the planned April update for the Tesla Roadster 2 design will not occur as previously stated. This marks another delay for the highly anticipated electric sports car.
Elon Musk confirms that Tesla (TSLA) will never ship unsupervised FSD for Hardware 3 EVs
Elon Musk confirmed during Tesla's earnings call that the company will not ship unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) software for its Hardware 3 electric vehicles. This statement clarifies Tesla's current stance on the autonomous driving technology.
Tesla (TSLA) Bitcoin holdings fell 22% to $786 million at the end of Q1 2026
Tesla's Bitcoin holdings decreased by 22% to $786 million by the end of the first quarter of 2026. This reduction in value is attributed to the overall drop in Bitcoin's market price during the same period.
Tesla (TSLA) is preparing 10 million Optimus robots per year production line at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla is reportedly preparing a production line at Gigafactory Texas capable of manufacturing 10 million Optimus robots annually. This move signals ambitious plans for the company's robotics division.
Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2026 earnings results beat revenue and EPS expectations
Tesla's stock saw a significant increase following the announcement of its Q1 2026 financial results. The company exceeded both revenue and earnings per share expectations, leading to a positive market reaction.
Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2026 earnings results and conference call transcript
Tesla has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The company also provided a transcript of its conference call discussing the earnings.
Listen to the Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2026 earnings call here
Tesla will host its Q1 2026 earnings call to discuss financial results. Investors can listen to the call to hear the company's performance and outlook.
Tesla is rolling out its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston
Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, Texas, with new service areas detailed on X. While the service initially launched in Austin with human supervision, Tesla has been transitioning to fully autonomous operation. This expansion places Tesla in direct competition with Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service in these markets.
The first European country to get Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system has received regulatory approval in the Netherlands, marking its first European debut. The Dutch authority RDW confirmed the system passed extensive testing and concluded it could be a positive contribution to road safety, though emphasized the driver remains responsible. This approval paves the way for potential admittance in other European Union member states.
Tesla may be working on a smaller and cheaper electric SUV
Tesla is reportedly developing a new, smaller, and more affordable electric SUV, distinct from its current Model 3 and Model Y. This potential new vehicle, estimated to be around 14 feet long, may also offer a driverless option. The move comes after previous efforts towards a budget EV and a focus on robotaxis were seemingly shifted.
Intel gets on board with Musk's Terafab project
Intel has partnered with Elon Musk's companies, including SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, to help design and build his proposed Terafab in Austin, Texas. This joint venture aims to manufacture the chips necessary for powering various AI projects, with a goal of producing 1 terawatt of computing power annually. The collaboration leverages Intel's expertise in chip fabrication to accelerate Musk's ambitious AI and robotics initiatives.