Elon Musk

Memphis Data Center Fight Erupts Into Protest and Lobby Brawl

A Memphis City Council meeting erupted into protests and a fight Tuesday night after council members postponed a vote on a proposed 12-month moratorium on new data centers. The cou… — by Andrew Powell

Elon Musk’s Starlink approved in Venezuela

Musk says SpaceXAI will become SpaceXSI

Musk posted "No more AI... SI... It's better" and said SpaceXAI will become SpaceXSI after Trump's Sept. 29 order mandating "Super Intelligence" in federal language.

SpaceX Agrees to Buy Spectrum in Reported $8B Deal

SpaceX agreed to acquire nationwide 800 MHz spectrum from Grain Management, adding low-band frequencies intended to help Starlink Mobile deliver coverage indoors and in cellular dead zones. The deal requires FCC approval and prompted declines in Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile shares.

Trump Expected to Honor Musk, Tech Leaders

Trump will award National Medals of Science to Musk, Brin, Huang and Su on Oct. 8—his first time personally presenting either honor—with technology medals for Dell and Nadella.

Intel Continues Terafab Work Amid TSMC Talks

Intel says it will continue working with Elon Musk on Terafab despite Musk’s preliminary discussions with TSMC about joining the chipmaking project. The prospect of TSMC’s involvement lifted its shares while Intel’s fell, though no partnership has been confirmed.

Musk and Luckey Named to Lead Pentagon Future Warfare Study

Elon Musk’s appointment to co-lead the Pentagon’s Project Meridian has renewed conflict-of-interest concerns because SpaceX and his other companies hold substantial government contracts and could benefit from decisions shaped by the study. Markets have responded positively to the appointment, but some investors warn that renewed government involvement could also bring reputational and stock risks for Musk’s companies.

Meme agreeing with Elon Musk trends among conservatives

Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Memphis Delays Data Center Moratorium Vote

Communities are weighing pauses on data-center development amid concerns about environmental and infrastructure impacts: Memphis is set for a final vote on a temporary moratorium to study impacts and develop rules, while Evanston has a proposed one-year halt. Mesa County commissioners, responding to residents’ concerns about water and energy, approved a one-year moratorium for unincorporated areas; Memphis advocates also warn that pollution and resource demands could disproportionately harm nearby communities.