Where the DOGE Operatives Are Now

WIRED tracked down some of the most prominent figures of last year’s DOGE invasion. Here's where they are now—in government and beyond.

Data center executives fret over the industry's increasingly toxic public image

Data center development has boomed but communities and politicians are pushing back. Sinking sentiment imperils trillions of dollars of development.

YouTube Bans Pro-Iran Channel Posting Lego-Style Clips Mocking Trump

This likely won't make any difference to the company in question, Explosive Media, as their videos are still wildly popular on other platforms. Source: AFP Washington (United States) (AFP) – YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group prod…

Experts Warn of Widespread Job Losses and Global Power Struggles Amid AI Advancements

Introduction Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept – it is rapidly becoming one of the most powerful and disruptive forces shaping the future of humanity, according to a recent report. Tech billionaire Elon Musk has issued a stark warning, de…

Elon Musk thanks Samsung for making first Tesla AI5 chip

Samsung bagged a contract to manufacture Tesla’s AI5 chips a few months ago, and it appears to have taped out the first AI5 chip. Tesla CEO Elon Musk congratulated the company’s chip design division and thanked both Samsung and TSMC for the first tape-out of …

Terafab Equipment and Chip Orders

Elon Musk is ordering equipment for the Terafab with the capacity to process 3,000 wafers per month. 36,000 wafers per year. 3-4 million chips per year. There could be similar numbers from Intel fabs in 2027 and perhaps double from each of Samsung and TSMC. T…

GOP senator made emergency landing in jet owned by NASA chief he helped install

The plane U.S. Sen Tim Sheehy made an emergency landing near Ennis last Friday is a private aircraft owned by the NASA administrator Sheehy heavily supported during his nomination process.According to the FAA incident report, the aircraft experienced engine i…

Apple Reportedly Threatened to Remove Grok From App Store Over Deepfakes

Apple warned Elon Musk's xAI that its Grok AI would be removed from the App Store if it didn't make changes to prevent the app from being used for sexualized imagery.

Democratic Senator slams X Money in blistering letter to Elon Musk

California Gov. Candidate Tom Steyer Pledges to Open Borders and Arrest ICE Agents

Tom Steyer, the now top polling Democrat for California governor, has unveiled his extremely radical, open-door, anti-ICE immigration platform as he continues his run for the state's top office. The post California Gov. Candidate Tom Steyer Pledges to Open Bo…

Billionaires, dark money fuel questions ahead of 2026 midterms

The ultra-wealthy donor class is getting ready to pour tens of millions into the fall elections that will decide which party will control Congress.

Elon Musk Scores a Victory Against Free Speech

The Trump regime thinks it should be illegal to not give Elon money.

Elon Musk's xAI plans to supply AI computing power to coding startup Cursor

Elon Musk's xAI is collaborating with Cursor, which is using xAI's GPUs for model training, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Monkeys walk around a virtual world using only their thoughts

Monkeys with around 300 electrodes implanted in their brain were able to steer avatars around different virtual environments

Elon Musk demonstrates first sample of Tesla AI5 processor, accidentally thanks TSC rather than TSMC — claims 40X performance boost over the predecessor

As Elon Musk shows off the first Tesla AI5 sample with a 384-bit memory interface, he says next-generation AI6 and Dojo 3 processors are in the works.

Thousands of Tesla Owners Demand $7,500 Refunds After FSD Launch Locks Them Out

Full Self-Driving has finally landed in Europe. On April 10, the Dutch vehicle authority RDW granted Tesla type approval for FSD Supervised, marking the firs...

Allbirds Is Getting Out of the Shoe Business and Pivoting to AI Infrastructure

Say hello to Newbird AI, a radical experiment in buying GPUs and praying that profits follow.

South Africa appoints veteran Afrikaner politician Roelf Meyer as US ambassador amid tense Trump ties

South Africa has appointed a prominent Afrikaner politician, Roelf Meyer, to the ambassadorial role in Washington. This comes amid allegations from the Trump administration of a "white genocide" in the country.

William Shatner Just Gave The Lowdown On Those 'Secret' Star Trek Rumors: 'Get A Life'

He's over it.

Jared Kushner’s Mysterious Role in the Trump Administration

Is the president’s son-in-law carrying out the public’s business or pursuing his own private interests?

We're Hooked on Satellites. It Could Blow Up in Our Faces

With 15,000 satellites crowding the sky and hundreds of thousands more planned, we may soon have a cataclysmic mess overhead.

Trump Is Waging One Big War Against the Rest of the World

Before Donald Trump’s recent military campaigns, Iran and Venezuela weren’t often spoken of in the same breath. But in fact, the countries share much in common. They’ve both been demonized as evil, as bad guys, formally designated as states that promote terro…

Trump Has Become What He Most Despises: A Loser

The last two weeks have been disastrous for the Trump administration. In Europe, Vice President JD Vance made the extraordinary move of campaigning for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose illiberal far-right regime is a beacon for authoritarian conse…

Elon Musk展示AI5晶片樣品並感謝台積電與三星，預告AI6、Dojo 3等晶片計畫正持續進行中

雖然Elon Musk雄心壯志與Intel合作啟動Terafab自有晶圓廠計畫，不過在廠房正式上線前仍須仰賴目前全球晶圓代工廠協助生產晶片；Elon Musk在個人社群分享Tesla AI晶片計畫當中的AAI5晶片樣品，並自我回應要感謝台積電與三星的協助。Congrats to the @Tesla_AI chip design team on taping out AI5!AI6, Dojo3 & other exciting chips in work. pic.twitter.com/hm54TdIzBx—…

Meta Has Made Child Exploitation a Cost of Doing Business

Meta has not only survived multiple scandals, its advertising revenue continues to creep up.

Exclusive-China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US

Chinese officials have held initial talks with providers of equipment to make solar panels as they consider limiting exports of the most advanced technology ...

Amazon Buys Globalstar For $10.8 Billion, Moving To Expand Its Satellite Internet Service

Amazon is buying satellite communications company Globalstar for $10.8 billion to expand its Leo satellite-internet network and compete more directly with SpaceX's Starlink. The deal also includes a partnership with Apple to support satellite connectivity for…

Star Trek's Tim Russ Didn't Hold Back Speculating Why Paramount+ Canceled Starfleet Academy

He had some thoughts to share.

As Starship V3 Lags Behind, Blue Origin Prepares Third Launch of New Glenn

SpaceX needs to get Starship V3 off the ground soon if it doesn't want to lose its Artemis 3 contract to Blue Origin.

A Really Bad Week for the Global Right

And what is it about Christian nationalism that looks to produce kleptocratic regimes? The post A Really Bad Week for the Global Right appeared first on The American Prospect.

Lonna Drewes: Eric Swalwell Accuser Says She Was Drugged and Raped, Plans to Press Charges

Reading Time: 3 minutesLonna Drewes has accused Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her. Lonna Drewes: Eric Swalwell Accuser Says She Was Drugged and Raped, Plans to Press Charges was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

The FTC's Probe of Media Matters for America Is a Blatant Assault on Freedom of Speech

In the guise of investigating "potentially unlawful advertiser boycotts," the commission is punishing the organization for its views.

The attacks on Sam Altman are a warning for the AI world

Before allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, the 20-year-old accused attacker wrote about his fear that the AI race would cause humans to go extinct, The San Francisco Chronicle found. Two days later, Altman's home appeared to…

Lawmaker blows whistle on 'Stop Nick Shirley Act': A Democrat effort to halt 'exposing fraud' in California

Investigative journalist Nick Shirley, made famous after his viral Minnesota day care fraud video that exposed the "Quality Learing Center" and millions of dollars of alleged fraud, appears to have ruffled the feathers of Democrats in California. A Republican…

Elon Musk grilled by senator over X Money plans

Elon Musk is facing questions about his upcoming payments platform, X Money, and whether it will allow users to safely perform transactions. In a letter to Musk on Tuesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) writes that X Money could pose a risk to "consumers, our …

Electric pickups were supposed to be the future. Now they're stalling.

Tesla's Cybertruck and Ford's F-150 Lightning both saw big sales declines as Americans lose interest in electric pickup trucks.

DOGE Demanded 'Barney' PowerPoint To Explain TB, Guess That Was Still Too Hard To Follow

And more of DOGE's secretive ways revealed!

SpaceX and Blue Origin compete to be first to return humans to the Moon

SpaceX and Blue Origin are both building lunar landers for the Artemis program, but only one can get to the Moon first. Now that Artemis II has succes...

Elon Musk spreading lies against South Africa – presidency

South Africa’s presidency has dismissed Elon Musk’s latest claims about the killing of white farmers as lies and disinformation Read Full Article at RT.com

Amazon buying Globalstar; Apple satellite services to use Amazon Leo

Amazon has today announced that it’s buying satellite giant GlobalStar to allow its Amazon Leo service to offer direct connectivity to consumer devices. Apple owned 20% of the company. The deal will see Apple buy its satellite services for iPhone and Apple…

Why Demis Hassabis Ignored Elon Musk and Sold DeepMind to Google for $650 Million Instead

The origin story of Google buying DeepMind is worth understanding if you own Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) or if you are following AI whatsoever. (All of us?)...

Asymco One: Mobile Computing

Nokia and the Smartphone. The Ben Thompson Interview Part 3, April 2nd, 2026 As you know, as we crossed into 2001, the great crash occurred. Ben Thompson • 25:05Yep. And suddenly a job offer from a big phone company sounds pretty great. Horace Dediu • 25:09Ye…

Nikita Bier says crypto has had a rough year, hints at building something new as X Money launch nears

The head of product's viral one-liner lands weeks before Elon Musk's fiat payments app goes live with a 6% yield and a Visa card

Elon Musk shares severe vaccine reaction after former Pfizer official alleges 60,000 German deaths

Elon Musk shared that his second COVID-19 vaccine dose nearly hospitalized him. This came in response to testimony from a former Pfizer executive in Germany. The executive alleged significant underreported deaths and skipped safety studies. He estimated 60,00…

Ad Tech Briefing: The Trade Desk’s ‘changing of the guard’ and a ‘sign of the times’

Successive senior exits for The Trade Desk demonstrate the tumult facing independent ad tech, where companies risk 'zombie status.'

SpaceX IPO, Index Funds and Lockup Periods

Retail investors (non-institutional individual/public shareholders) own roughly 35–44% of Tesla (TSLA) stock, depending on the exact source and reporting date. This is one of the higher retail ownership levels among trillion-dollar market-cap companies. This …

A Netflix accessory app keeps hitting No. 1 in the App Store, beating out ChatGPT

In a surprising development, the Netflix Game Controller app has been steadily rising up the charts — a positive sign for the streamer's gaming bet.

Hungary’s new leader faces an immediate reality check

Hungary has voted out Viktor Orbán, but Peter Magyar now faces hard choices on EU ties, Russian energy, Ukraine and relations with the US Read Full Article at RT.com

'The decision is deeply troubling': Tesla gets a green light for Full Self-Driving in Europe — but not everyone is happy about it

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system has just been approved in Europe for the first time, but critics have called the decision "deeply troubling" —here's why.

Speaking Freely: Dr. Jean Linis-Dinco

Dr. Jean Linis-Dinco is an activist-researcher working at the intersection of human rights and technology. Born in the Philippines and shaped by firsthand experience with inequality and state violence, Jean has spent her life pushing back against systems that…

How a “New York Times” Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy

David Futrelle A profile of an AI healthcare start-up overlooked the creaky business model behind it, as well as the tech sector’s worship of “high agency.” The post How a “New York Times” Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy appea…

Can Puck reinvent the news business for the influencer age?

Today, I’m talking with Sarah Personette, CEO of Puck, which is a fancy new media company that’s been around for just about five years now. Puck hires big stars and gives them newsletters that are all mostly part of a subscription bundle. These newsletters ar…

South Africa denied Elon Musk's claim that Starlink can't operate in country because he's 'not Black'

The tech billionaire claims South Africa's ownership laws prevent his satellite internet service provider from operating in the country.

A Wall Street analyst rode in a Tesla robotaxi. He revealed 1 problem Elon Musk must overcome.

Hungarian Rhapsody! Tabs, Mon., April 13, 2025

Morning news roundup and things to read!

It seems I have missed the global right-wing populism bus, and I’m f**king livid

ACROSS the world and Europe, right-wing populists have ascended to power. But now the tide appears to be turning, and all I got out of it was being MP for Clacton?

Are We Actually Experiencing a Christian Revival?

Reports of Gen-Z packing churches across America suggest that we’re witnessing a religious resurgence. They don’t tell the full story.

I Was Sure This Senate Candidate’s Nazi Tattoo Would Sink Him. That It Hasn’t Teaches Us Something New About Democrats.

Never has there been greater clarity about the distance between voters and the moral purists who lurk online.

Bill Ackman ranted on X about $2M severance demand from a former employee — fellow billionaires rushed to his defense

A $2 million severance dispute involving Bill Ackman is fueling a broader debate over workplace culture, DEI and the cost of going public.

The Death of an AI Whistleblower

Jacob Silverman Suchir Balaji sought to expose OpenAI’s data abuses. Did it come at the expense of his own life? The post The Death of an AI Whistleblower appeared first on The Nation.

Soros has ‘taken over’ Hungary – Musk

Soros Organization has taken over Hungary,” Elon Musk has said after Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary’s elections Read Full Article at RT.com

Possible Wants to Be Davos for Adland

Sponsorship investment is up 55% year over year as the Miami conference expands its footprint, adds a YouTube deal, and doubles down on dealmaking.

AI Updates for the Week of 4/12/26

Updates Below are some of the highlights in AI, robotics, and machine learning for this past week. 4/12 4/11 4/10 4/9 4/8 4/7 4/6 Learn More You can get more details as well as citations in my AI Timeline. Learn how to take advantage of its filters here. Imag…

Suspect in Molotov attack on Sam Altman's home linked to AI Discord server

Authorities in San Francisco booked the suspect on Friday, and is facing several charges. Including arson of an inhabited structure or property.

Abebe On Language.

ktschwarz reminds me that the NY Times has rebooted On Language: Written memorably by William Safire for most of its run, the original column was a mainstay of the magazine for 32 years until 2011. Now that social media, online communities and contemporary po…

Artemis II Is Home Safe, But When Are We Landing on the Moon?

The Artemis II crew is home safely after sending humans farther from Earth than ever before. The mission’s success was a critical step in NASA’s... Read More The post Artemis II Is Home Safe, But When Are We Landing on the Moon? appeared first on The Daily Si…

Tax the Rich?

“Tax the rich!” shout progressives. Why not? America’s richest people are ridiculously rich. “Five bucks to you is like $6 million to billionaire Jeff Bezos!”... Read More The post Tax the Rich? appeared first on The Daily Signal.

GOP law allowing unlimited party donations is 'terrible,' Schimel says

After conservatives lost the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Brad Schimel called the law that allows unlimited donations to parties "terrible."

X slashes aggregator payouts to boost original creators

Elon Musk’s X platform said it will reduce payouts to aggregation accounts in favor of rewarding original content in an overhaul of how it compensates creators

The Audacity Series-Premiere Recap: Breach of Trust

Jonathan Glatzer returns to the world of prestige television with a tech-world satire that speaks to the burning resentment the Palo Alto crowd inspires.

Whistleblower Group Says Big Tech Blocking Ads for Documentary Alleging Biden Corruption

A conservative advocacy group asserts big tech firms still haven’t run any of their ads for a documentary on alleged corruption by the Biden family,... Read More The post Whistleblower Group Says Big Tech Blocking Ads for Documentary Alleging Biden Corruption…

How Much You’d Have If 15 Years Ago You Invested $100 in Each of These 11 Companies Owned by Top Billionaires

We figured out what a $100 investment in each of these companies 15 years ago would be today -- and whether or not it would've been a smart investment.

OpenAI Says Elon Musk Is ‘Injecting Chaos’ with Recent Legal Maneuver

An amendment to a recent lawsuit could change the narrative significantly, and just weeks before trial.

Ex-Tesla president says he mimicked Domino's online pizza ordering to boost sales

A former Tesla boss said he and Elon Musk spotted a problem with the carmaker's website. They turned to Domino's for inspiration.

FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—End-To-End Encryption Won’t Protect You

FBI warnings and new attacks show encrypted messaging isn’t as safe as you think — your phone and your accounts are now the real targets.

SpaceX Will Have Static Fire Testing of All 33 Engines

Starlink V3 launches with Starship will carry 25 to 50 times more bandwidth than a Falcon flight with V2, depending on how you count it. Starship will also launch 100+ times more per year than Falcon (mostly AI sats). Probably ~20k comms satellites per year a…

Omissions, Deceptions, Lying. The New Yorker Asks: Can Sam Altman Be Trusted?

A 17,000-word expose in the New Yorker reveals "several executives connected to OpenAI have expressed ongoing reservations about Altman's leadership." Reporters Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz spoke to "a hundred people with firsthand knowledge of how Altman …

Musk’s SpaceX holds $603 million in bitcoin despite $5 billion loss stemming from xAI

Arkham data shows 8,285 BTC in Coinbase Prime custody as the company swings from $8 billion profit to nearly $5 billion loss ahead of its IPO push.

Anthony Scaramucci Says He Owns SpaceX Stock And Won't Miss Out On The IPO Despite Elon Musk's 'Cult Of Personality' Premium

Anthony Scaramucci said Thursday he plans to invest in SpaceX's upcoming initial public offering even while acknowledging that Elon Musk's personal following...

Tesla wins Dutch approval to use self-driving features, a first for Europe

The Netherlands' decision now goes to the European Commission for full authorization.

Analyzing textbook graph showing Trump as ideologically similar to Hitler

An image authentically showed a graph in an American government high school textbook that depicted U.S. President Donald Trump as being ideologically similar to Adolf Hitler, the leader of the Nazi Party in Germany.

OpenAI CEO’s home hit with Molotov cocktail

A man was arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at the OpenAI CEO’s home and threatening to burn down the company’s headquarters Read Full Article at RT.com

Elon Musk Once Said SpaceX Wouldn't IPO Until It Reached Mars—Now He Wants $2 Trillion By Summer

OpenAI is pivoting to…socialism?

OpenAI wants to raise taxes on the rich, expand the welfare state, let workers decide how their employers use artificial intelligence, and give everyone a cut of the tech industry’s profits. Or so the company claims in a new vision statement. In that document…

Elon Musk Says Tesla Model S, Model X Inventory Nearly Over—YouTuber JerryRigEverything Calls It 'Going Out Of Business' Sale

No, Elon Musk doesn't want to give you a $5,000 tax refund — it's a scam, here's what to look out for

Elon Musk's name is being used in crypto scams once again.

Did Wisconsin Just Offer a Glimpse of a Post-Trump Future?

Elie Mystal In this week’s Elie v. US, Elie opines on the meaning of the Wisconsin Supreme court election. Plus: should you be able to claim your dog as a dependeng on your tax returns? The post Did Wisconsin Just Offer a Glimpse of a Post-Trump Futu…

Smart Money Is Not Buying Trump’s ‘Ceasefire’ with Iran

Smart money knew that something stunk between Trump's supposed 15-point agreement and the also untrustworthy Iranian regime's announced 10-point plan. Only a fool like a Tesla trader would buy what Trump was selling.

SpaceX could be the biggest IPO in history. Will investors see a return?

IPOs used to fund growth for young companies. No more.

Intel signs on to help Elon Musk build his AI chips. Will that make a difference?

Posts claim photo shows Melania Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell and unknown girls. Here's what we know

First lady Melania Trump denied alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein in a surprise April 2026 statement.

Why Flights Stay Cheap While Travel Costs Rise

Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko break down the economic forces driving up travel costs — and what it means for travelers, hotel owners, and the future of the industry.

Elon Musk's Daughter Vivian Wilson Says Her Childhood Was 'Very Isolating'

Vivian Jenna Wilson is opening up about her “isolating” childhood. The 21-year-old estranged daughter of Elon Musk, who came out as transgender in 2020, chatted about being born into “extreme wealth” and why she decided to reject it. “It was a very strange ex…

Future of Marketing Briefing: The ad industry has an AI label problem

The question of where to draw the line is inseparable from the question of how much marketers are prepared to lose by answering honestly.