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Elon Musk's Starlink expands across White House complex
Economic Times
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4m ago
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Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, is now set up in the White House campus to improve internet access, addressing existing connectivity issues. Musk, an unpaid adviser to the Trump administration, oversees the technology. The installation, routed through a White House data center, raises questions due to Musk's business ties and his position as a presidential adviser. Despite security concerns, the installation was vetted, with Starlink service being donated and now part of a broader modernization effort.
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Protesters demonstrate outside Tesla showrooms in US
Arstechnica
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5m ago
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Protesters gathered outside Tesla showrooms across the US, opposing CEO Elon Musk's role in drastic government cuts as an advisor to President Donald Trump. The protests, organized using hashtags #TeslaTakedown and #TeslaTakeover, targeted Musk's influence in the White House and his support for far-right politics. Actions against Musk range from demonstrations to vandalism, with criticisms focusing on alleged fascist associations. The backlash has affected Tesla's stock, reflecting consumer and investor concerns about Musk's political alliances.
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Musk Advises Trump But Doesn’t Work for DOGE, White House Says
Livemint
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5m ago
Medial
Elon Musk is a senior adviser to the president but does not work for the newly formed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), according to the White House. Musk’s role is distinct, as stated by Joshua Fisher, director of the White House Office of Administration, and he holds no formal authority to make government decisions. The U.S. Justice Department clarified Musk's position amidst a legal case questioning his influence without Senate confirmation, emphasizing his role is advisory.
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US President Donald Trump "acknowledged" Musk's apology, says White House Press Secy
Economic Times
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1m ago
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressed regret over his critical social media posts about President Donald Trump, following a recent conflict between them. Musk conveyed his apology during a brief phone call with Trump, facilitated by Vice President JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Trump acknowledged Musk’s apology and emphasized their continued focus on serving the American people. No review of Musk's government contracts has begun.
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US defense department awards contracts to Google, Musk's xAI - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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25d ago
Medial
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded contracts worth up to $200 million each to OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Elon Musk's xAI. These contracts aim to develop advanced AI capabilities to tackle national security challenges. The initiative, driven by a White House order, highlights AI's transformative impact on military operations. The contracts, including xAI's "Grok for Government" products, enhance AI use across federal agencies, addressing concerns about competitive AI contracting in government operations.
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Elon Musk’s net worth rises after Trump truce
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
Elon Musk's net worth increased by $191 million to $411.4 billion after he expressed regret over harsh comments about former President Donald Trump. Musk publicly apologized for these remarks, admitting they went "too far," which reportedly followed a phone call with Trump. The White House acknowledged Musk's apology, and Trump appreciated the gesture. The tension originated from Musk's criticism of a Trump economic bill and his resignation from the Department of Government Efficiency.
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How Elon Musk, for many, went too far
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk's recent tweets have sparked controversy and negative attention, hindering his pursuits and causing backlash from investors, advertisers, and the White House. Musk's inflammatory tweets included supporting an antisemitic post and criticizing the Anti-Defamation League. The article examines the events that led to Musk's outbursts and highlights his engagement with so-called citizen journalists on the platform X. Furthermore, it mentions how Musk's acquisition of Twitter and changes to content moderation have raised concerns about offensive content on the platform.
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Trump to keep Starlink at White House despite break with Elon Musk
Economic Times
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1m ago
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President Donald Trump will keep Starlink at the White House despite ending his relationship with its CEO, Elon Musk, though he may relocate his Tesla. This decision follows a public fallout with Musk after Musk criticized Trump's tax and spending bill. Although their relationship is strained, Trump stated he wouldn't mind if Musk reached out. Musk, having deleted some critical social media posts, might be open to repairing ties.
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India grants licence to Musk's Starlink
Economic Times
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1m ago
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India has granted a license to Elon Musk's Starlink, enabling satellite internet service access across the country. This move is hailed as India's "next frontier of connectivity" by the communications minister. SpaceX's Starlink facilitates high-speed internet for remote areas through low Earth orbit satellites. The introduction has sparked debates over pricing and spectrum allocation, with communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia endorsing it after discussions with SpaceX's COO, Gwynne Shotwell.
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Starlink experiencing degraded service, Elon Musk says satellites under pressure
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Starlink, the satellite unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX, is facing degraded service, as mentioned on its website. The team is currently investigating the issue, which could be caused by a geomagnetic solar storm. Elon Musk earlier stated that the Starlink satellites were under pressure but performing well despite the circumstances.
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Kremlin denies its troops use Elon Musk's Starlink
Reuters
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1y ago
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The Kremlin has denied that Russian troops are using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system in Ukraine, stating that it is neither certified nor officially supplied in Russia. The Ukrainian government had claimed that Russian troops were using Starlink in parts of Ukraine under their control. However, the Kremlin spokesperson stated that Starlink cannot be officially used in any way in Russia. Elon Musk also denied the claims, stating that Starlink terminals have not been sold to Russia.
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