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3. Starlink: SpaceX launched Starlink, a satellite internet service aimed at providing global, high-speed internet access, particularly in remote areas. 4. Hyperloop Vision: Musk conceptualized the Hyperloop, a high-speed transportation system, though he has not directly pursued its development, leaving it to others to explore. 5. AI and Neuralink: Musk is deeply involved in the development of artificial intelligence, both warning of its dangers and promoting safe AI. Neuralink aims to connect the human brain with computers, potentially transforming human cognition. 6. Philanthropy: Although not as publicized as his business ventures, Musk has engaged in philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and renewable energy. 1. Tesla Energy: Musk has expanded Tesla into the renewable energy sector, promoting solar energy products like solar panels and the Powerwall, which aims to transform how homes and businesses generate and store electricity. 2. Open-Sourcing Tesla’s Patents: In 2014, Musk announced that Tesla would make its patents available to the public to encourage the growth of the electric vehicle market, showing his commitment to accelerating the global transition to sustainable energy. 3. Investor Relations and Funding Secured Controversy: Musk faced significant scrutiny for his 2018 tweet about taking Tesla private with "funding secured," which led to legal battles with the SEC and a temporary loss of his chairman role at Tesla. 4. SpaceX Starship Development: Musk's focus on developing Starship, SpaceX’s fully reusable spacecraft, is central to his plan for long-term space travel and Mars colonization, with Starship expected to revolutionize space exploration. 5. Twitter Acquisition (X Corp.): In 2022, Musk acquired Twitter with the aim of transforming it into "X," a platform envisioned as an all-in-one app for communication, payments, and social networking. 6. Extreme Cost Control: Musk is known for maintaining strict control over costs in his companies, pushing aggressive cost-cutting measures, especially during times of crisis or large-scale project launches.