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  • Elon Musk Asks X Users To Post Long-Form Articles To Promote Citizen Journalism |

    New Delhi: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, on Sunday, encouraged X users to post long-form articles on the platform and create space for citizen journalism. Some users have already started posting full-length articles written by them on X, as Musk tries to compete with traditional media giants.

    “I just published my first X Article! Thank you @elonmusk for creating a platform for citizen journalism,” said a user. Musk replied: “Publish full-length, complex articles on X!” Another user commented: “Great idea! Engaging content on X will attract more readers.”

    Last September, the tech billionaire visited the US-Mexico border and live-streamed his tour of the region. Musk then encouraged people to do citizen journalism on X. “Please encourage more citizen journalism! You can do live video easily from your phone. 

    Publish full-length, complex articles on! https://t.co/xJIs5SEk5m
    — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 9, 2024

    More on-the-ground reporting from regular citizens will change the world,” he posted. The X owner has invited journalists to publish directly on X and earn more. He has also made X an open-source platform.

    He is even planning to launch his own news distribution service called XWire, saying whatever is relevant in legacy media is already available on X. The aim is to rival existing news platforms for disseminating company PR news and press releases.

  • Indian Techie Laid Off By Tesla Now Earns Rs 4 Crore At Meta; Shares Resume Tips

    In an interview, he mentioned that he has applied to Meta in 2021 after hearing about the company’s “crazy” salary packages. 

  • Elon Musk Acknowledges Error In Tesla Severance Packages, Says…

    Tesla implemented layoffs affecting around 10 percent of its global workforce last year in response to declining sales.

  • Elon Musk's Tesla To Reduce Over 10% Of Its Global Workforce

    According to reports, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer concluded 2023 with a workforce of over 140,000 employees.

  • AI Candidate Could Win US Elections In 2032: Elon Musk |

    New Delhi: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will lead the US Presidential elections in 2032, said Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. He said this on Saturday at the 10th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony — the world’s largest science award for major advances in fundamental physics, life sciences, and mathematics.

    The Press asked the tech billionaire, who attended the event clad in a classic suit with a bow tie, about the 2024 US Presidential election winner. “Who will win the White House in 2032? Which type of AI? Transformers or fusion?” replied Musk, sharing a hearty laugh. (Also Read: Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Deploys 40K Team to Secure Global Elections Online)

    The billionaire also made funny poses for the Press. Last week, in an interview on X Spaces, Musk predicted that AI will turn smarter than humans by 2026. Last year, raising concerns about the influence of AI in elections, Musk noted: “If AI is smart enough, it could undermine democracy”. (Also Read: Apple Simplifies iPhone Self-Repair For Consumers; Read Details)

    Meanwhile, the ceremony also saw Microsoft Co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, who recently visited India. He was seen with Paula Hurd, the widow of late Oracle CEO Mark Hurd.

    Breakthrough Prize, which celebrates advances in fundamental science, was founded in 2012 by Sergey Brin (co-founder of Google), Mark Zuckerberg (founder of Facebook), Priscilla Chan (co-founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative), Julia and Yuri Milner (technology investor and science philanthropist), and Anne Wojcicki (co-founder of 23andMe). Each year, the ceremony awards at least five $3 million prizes for major contributions to physics, life sciences, and mathematics.

  • Tesla To Showcase A 'Robotaxi' On August 8: Elon Musk

    In 2019, the company had indicated operating robotaxis by 2020. However, the plan did not materialise. 

  • Carl Pie Suggests Elon Musk To Change His Name To Elon ‘Bhai’; Netizens Flood X With Hilarious Reactions |

    New Delhi: Carl Pei Yu, the CEO of Nothing Phone, known for his innovative approach, has shared a suggestion for Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, regarding opening a factory in India. Pei, who is gearing up to launch the “Nothing Phone 2a” in India next month, proposed that Musk should change his username on the X platform to “Elon Bhai,” to facilitate the establishment of a Tesla factory in the country.

    Carl Pie’s Tweet

    In a lighthearted tweet directed at Musk, Pei humorously questioned whether Musk had considered the necessity of adopting the moniker “Elon Bhai” to proceed with building a Tesla factory in India. (Also Read: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Gets Rs 38,962 Price Cut: Check Bank And Exchange Offers)

    Interestingly, Pei himself has already changed his X username to ‘Carl Bhai’. Pei’s tweet sparked a playful exchange among Twitter users. (Also Read: WATCH: Man Turns Plane Into Luxurious Villa; Viral Video Amazes Anand Mahindra)

    .@elonmusk did you really think you could build a Tesla factory in India without changing your username to Elon Bhai?
    — Carl Bhai (@getpeid) February 18, 2024

    Users Reaction

    One user commented, “You are the Bhai, he will be the Mamu,” while another user humorously suggested different titles for Musk based on various Indian states.

    You are the Bhai, he will be the Mamu
    — Starcommander (@Starcommander10) February 18, 2024

    Depends on the location as well ..If Gujarat then Elon Bhai, If Maharashtra then Elon Bhau, If Telangana then Elon Gaaru, If Haryana then Elon Tau, If Punjab then Elon Paaji, If Tamil Nadu then Elon Anna, If West Bengal then Elon Dada


    — Parag Mandpe (@ParagMandpe) February 19, 2024

    He has to change it to ‘Bun Maska’
    — Raghu (@vennelacheekati) February 18, 2024

    Can anyone ever speak in front of Carl bhai, carl bhaiiiiii!!!
    — Tarun Lochib (@tarunlochib) February 18, 2024

    Still better would be:
    Elone Maska, i.e. Elone Butter because Maska means butter in Hindi.
    So, ईलोन मस्का.
    He is welcome though.@elonmusk
    — Sunil Mehta (@kalki_007) February 19, 2024

    Meanwhile, as per the latest report by The Economic Times, Tesla, under the leadership of Elon Musk, is on the brink of entering the Indian market.

    The government is reportedly in the process of finalizing a policy to extend concessional import duties on electric cars priced above Rs 30 lakh for 2-3 years.

    Import Duty

    India imposes a 100 percent import duty on cars valued at more than Rs 33 lakh and 60 percent for cars below that threshold. Tesla has shown interest in investing up to $2 billion in India, contingent upon the government reducing the import duty of 15 percent on foreign electric vehicles during the initial years of operation.