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Elon Musk

Who killed Trump’s AI order? Musk says it wasn’t him

Silicon Valley venture capitalist David Sacks reportedly warned that the measure would hurt the US in its AI race with China.
Silicon Valley venture capitalist David Sacks reportedly warned that the measure would hurt the US in its AI race with China.

SpaceX’s Starship flight hits most targets in pre-IPO test

A SpaceX Super Heavy booster carrying the Starship spacecraft lifts off on its 12th test flight at Starbase, Texas, on May 22.
A SpaceX Super Heavy booster carrying the Starship spacecraft lifts off on its 12th test flight at Starbase, Texas, on May 22.

Australian court upholds $591,000 fine against Elon Musk’s X

Mr Elon Musk’s X Corp was fined for “incomplete” responses to the commission’s repeated requests.
Mr Elon Musk’s X Corp was fined for “incomplete” responses to the commission’s repeated requests.

SpaceX historic IPO filing reveals $5.5 billion loss, Elon Musk’s tight grip

The largest private company, led by the world’s richest person, is targeting as much as US$75 billion in its listing at a valuation of more than US$2 trillion.
The largest private company, led by the world’s richest person, is targeting as much as US$75 billion in its listing at a valuation of more than US$2 trillion.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 19, 2026

Emergency workers respond at the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, on May 18.
Emergency workers respond at the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, on May 18.

OpenAI defeats Elon Musk’s lawsuit, removes obstacle to IPO

The verdict followed nearly two weeks of trial where Mr Elon Musk's (right) and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman's credibility came under repeated attack.
The verdict followed nearly two weeks of trial where Mr Elon Musk's (right) and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman's credibility came under repeated attack.

Australian judge criticises Tesla for ‘gobsmacking’ slow progress in class action lawsuit

Tesla's lawyer said the defence had manually reviewed some 100,000 documents and was still to review another roughly 75,000.
Tesla's lawyer said the defence had manually reviewed some 100,000 documents and was still to review another roughly 75,000.

China’s view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain

Elon Musk gestures as he leaves after attending a welcome ceremony for US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China on May 14.
Elon Musk gestures as he leaves after attending a welcome ceremony for US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China on May 14.

Musk, Rubio, Hegseth: Who are in Trump’s entourage to China?

US President Donald Trump's entourage includes top administration officials and America's most powerful executives.
US President Donald Trump's entourage includes top administration officials and America's most powerful executives.

OpenAI chief Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted control of ChatGPT maker, denies betrayal

OpenAI chief Sam Altman arriving to testify at the federal court in Oakland, California, on May 12.
OpenAI chief Sam Altman arriving to testify at the federal court in Oakland, California, on May 12.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.