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Elon Musk
Elon Musk sees humanity’s purpose as a facilitator of superintelligent AI. That should worry us
It’s hard to think of a more damning indictment of our time than the fact that a man who holds humanity itself in such contempt has been granted such unprecedented wealth, power and cultural influence
X business model is changing, according to new financials
When Elon Musk bought the former Twitter, it was heavily reliant on ads from blue-chip companies
Tesla is paying price for Elon Musk taking eye off road long before joining Trump’s orbit
EV carmaker, struggling with a dated selection of models, is being outmanoeuvred by China’s BYD
Alphabet’s sales beat estimates on Google search ad business
AI changes to search decimate traffic to independent websites
The markets could yet save us from Trump’s worst excesses
Trump has blinked three times already when the consequences of his actions manifested themselves in falling stock markets
Elon Musk forced back to the boardroom as Doge ‘blowback’ pummels Tesla
Billionaire’s foray into government coincided with increased competition from Chinese rivals
Musk says he will cut back work for Doge as Tesla profit slumps 39%
Weak product line-up and consumer backlash to Elon Musk’s increased involvement in US politics hit sales
Bluesky to roll out verification for organisations and users
Social network to proactively verify authentic notable accounts, adding check mark next to their names
Tesla earnings: Musk’s robotaxi ambitions under the microscope
Businessman has convinced many that Tesla should be valued as an AI and robotics stock, not an EV maker
Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US
Demonstrators oppose US president’s policies on deportations, government firings, and wars in Gaza and Ukraine
What is the reactionary international movement, Europe’s new political force?
Though far-right parties have been on the rise for decades, Donald Trump’s election has empowered them. They are experiencing ‘a great emboldening’
Trump and the Irish tech bros: How the ‘crypto president’ is winning over Silicon Valley
US president’s supportive moves on crypto-currency may appeal to Stripe’s Collison brothers and Intercom boss Eoghan McCabe
There is no way that big tech can avoid being pulled into the transatlantic trade war
Despite Ireland’s best efforts, the digital tech companies will be pulled into the conflict - this will threaten jobs and could have implications for the way we all use the internet
Tucker Carlson’s Conor McGregor interview: Pushing all buttons, blowing all dog whistles, telling multiple untruths
Review: The MMA fighter was given a soapbox on YouTube to air political views
Why are Donald Trump and his architects of chaos obsessed with Ireland?
Perhaps the answer is simply entertainment: Conor McGregor in the White House makes for much better TV than Micheál Martin
Hozier joins Donald Trump, Keir Starmer and Hollywood stars on Time influence list
Wicklow musician described as being ‘as kind as they come’ in tribute from Noah Kahan
I was glad to see Conor McGregor mixing with Tucker Carlson. His stock is now even lower
I like to judge people by the company they keep - call me shallow, naive - and McGregor could not find much worse
‘Bureaucratic cruelty’: 9/11 responders and survivors shaken by US health cuts
World Trade Center healthcare scheme for people affected by terrorist attacks is in turmoil over Trump officials’ overhaul
European Union faces balancing act on Big Tech taxes
Commission president has floated idea in response to Trump tariffs
Dazzling tragedy of The Great Gatsby still stalks the American imagination
America Letter: F Scott Fitzgerald’s novel continues to stir up questions about the American dream on its 100th anniversary
Elon Musk’s X records Irish pre-tax loss of €753m in 2022
Data Protection Commission to investigate X over AI model training
Market volatility order of the day as investors eye Trump’s next move
After a chaotic week, traders are wary of what the US president may do next
Will Verne autonomous taxis put carmaker Mate Rimac leagues ahead of the competition?
The brains behind Rimac and Bugatti is looking at a 2026 date to launch his rival to Elon Musk’s Cybercab
Elon Musk calls US trade adviser Peter Navarro a ‘moron’ as row escalates on social media
White House press secretary says pair obviously have ‘very different views on trade and tariffs’
The American counter-revolution is being led by Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq
The most effective pushback against Donald Trump right now is a plunging financial graph
Tesla’s troubles mount as Musk’s politics take a toll
‘The brand is broken and may not be fixable,’ is Tesla investor and Musk critic Ross Gerber’s view
Trump opponents take to US streets with nationwide protests
Nationwide rallies first major opposition protest since US president took office in January
An Irish doctor on why she believes autism, ADHD and depression are being overdiagnosed
Are we living in an age of overmedicalisation? Overdiagnosis of conditions such as autism, ADHD and depression is a result of the relaxation of diagnostic criteria, says consultant in neurology Suzanne O’Sullivan
Elon Musk denies his role in Trump administration is coming to premature end
Billionaire under scrutiny following Democrat victory in Wisconsin supreme court election
European stocks decline ahead of Trump’s tariff announcement
Iseq All-Share index manages to end session 0.2 slightly higher
Tesla suffers worst quarter since 2022 as deliveries tumble
Shares rise on report the company’s chief executive Elon Musk is to leave Trump administration shortly
Trump tells his cabinet that Elon Musk will leave government role soon, Politico reports
Shares of some companies, including government contracting companies, rose following the report
Wisconsin election gives Democrats glimmer of hope as Trump tariff decision looms
Party emerges from relentlessly dark winter with poll win and voter snub of Elon Musk’s interference
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