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Elon Musk
The owner of Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter
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SpaceX launches next crew to ISS
A previous launch attempt was called off due to a clogged filter.
New Tesla factory to open in Mexico
President Lopez Obrador has confirmed that a new factory will be built in the city of Monterrey.
German regulator probes whether Musk's tweets were boosted
A US tech blog alleged that the Twitter CEO ordered engineers to boost the visibility of his tweets.
Elon Musk found not liable in trial over 2018 Tesla tweets
Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of electric carmaker Tesla, said he had no "ill motive" behind the 2018 tweets.
Tesla tweet trial: Lawyers paint Musk as a 'liar'
Elon Musk is being sued by investors over false claims he made about taking Tesla private.
Do the super-rich have too much money?
Many believe billionaires should pay more tax, but they say they contribute to societal prosperity.
Bunkers for the wealthy and innovative construction
Bunkers are in demand. Should wealth be limited? And what’s behind the stalled energy transition?
Twitter under Musk: Threat to activists worldwide?
Twitter is facing serious problems under CEO Musk. This could put activists worldwide in harm’s way.
Shift - Living in the Digital Age
Online Porn, Mixed Reality, Twitter and Crypto Theft: the topics that have moved the tech world.
Alternative apps fixing social media's biggest problems
New social media apps try to be 'healthier,' but can they compete with the Big Tech giants?
Germany asks the EU to curb Twitter under Musk
Twitter should be monitored by the European Commission like other tech firms amid free speech concerns, Germany says,
Elon Musk says he will step down as Twitter CEO
Earlier this week, Musk posted a poll on Twitter asking the platform's users whether he should stay on as CEO.
Will robots rule the factory?
Elon Musk wants to fully automate his car factories – but he still has long way to go.
Bernard Arnault: The new richest man in the world
Who is Bernard Arnault, the French billionaire who just surpassed Elon Musk to become the richest person in the world?
Opinion: Elon Musk's Twitter poll is ridiculous
Martin Muno
Chaos ensued as Elon Musk took over Twitter. He's put himself up for a vote, but Martin Muno thinks it's all for show.
Twitter users vote for Elon Musk's exit as CEO
Millions of Twitter users have told Elon Musk he should step down as the platform's boss in a poll he launched himself.
Elon Musk restores Twitter suspended journalists' accounts
Self-proclaimed free speech advocate Musk's actions had drawn warnings from both the European Union and United Nations.
Powerful satellite launched to map world's oceans
The satellite becomes the first to monitor nearly all the world's water, helping scientists track climate change.
Germany says Twitter journalists ban 'unacceptable'
The German Foreign Office has demanded an explanation over the bans while the EU has threatened sanctions.
Elon Musk's Twitter takeover is unsettling Indian users
With Elon Musk now at the helm, many activists and journalists fear that the platform may be at risk.
Tesla delivers first ever battery-powered heavy-duty truck
The truck's launch comes some three years late, as the electric vehicles giant reportedly struggled with its battery.
EU warns Elon Musk to strengthen Twitter safety controls
Twitter must beef up measures to protect users from harmful content, including hate speech, a top EU official has said.
Twitter rolls back policy barring COVID misinformation
Last week, Elon Musk reinstated several accounts that were suspended for spreading false information about COVID-19.
Musk announces new Twitter verification plan
A plan to verify Twitter users and organizations with a trio of check marks will rollout next week, Elon Musk has said.
Big Tech: Can small companies break the tech giants' power?
Top executives at Signal, Mozilla, and Proton tell DW how to take on the world's tech giants.
Donald Trump's account on Twitter reappears
New Twitter owner Elon Musk posted a poll asking whether former US President Donald Trump should be reinstated.
Twitter employee exodus as Musk locks office over weekend
Twitter employees exited the company after an email ultimatum from new owner Elon Musk.
Elon Musk issues Twitter ultimatum amid Tesla earnings trial
Elon Musk gave remaining Twitter employees until Thursday to sign up to an "extremely hardcore" work regimen or quit.
Twitter's sacking of content moderators raises concerns
Former contract worker tells DW she expects abuse on the platform to surge.
REV – The Auto and Mobility Show
Top 5 from the Paris Motor Show; all-electric Vinfast VF8 tested; and EV stunt driving
Elon Musk's Tesla pay package challenged in court
The compensation deal went a long way in ensuring the carmaker's CEO Elon Musk became the richest person on the planet.
Musk warns of Twitter bankruptcy as executives quit
Tesla tycoon Elon Musk says Twitter is bleeding $4 million every day and that it could face the threat of bankruptcy.
Elon Musk sells $4 billion of Tesla stock: SEC filing
Musk had financed much of his Twitter purchase with Tesla stock.
Elon Musk defends Twitter layoffs amid misinformation fears
Half of the social media giant's staff were reportedly laid off, while some advertisers pulled their ads.
Twitter mass layoffs begin after Elon Musk takeover
Now former employees of Twitter shared messages of support, on Twitter, after getting laid off from the social network.
Elon Musk dissolves Twitter board, becomes new CEO
Elon Musk said afterwards in a tweet that the arrangement is only temporary.
What does Elon Musk want with Twitter?
The world's richest man now controls social media giant Twitter. How will he use that power?
Elon Musk takes control of Twitter
The world's richest man has reportedly completed his $44 billion takeover and fired the company's top executives.
Opinion: Elon Musk and Kanye West unfit to rule social media
Kate Ferguson
Being a billionaire should not qualify you to own a social media platform, says DW's Kate Ferguson.
Elon Musk wants Twitter to 'help humanity'
The billionaire said speculation about his intentions to buy Twitter had been wrong and insisted his goals were noble.
Ukraine updates: Ukrainian forces hold out in Donbas city
Ukraine's Zelenskyy has said forces are holding out near the city of Bakhmut amid Russian shelling. DW has the latest.
How the rich wreck the climate
Private jets, megayachts, helicopters and mansions are pumping our air full of pollutants. How do we clean them up?
Baidu brings driverless cars to Chinese streets
The roll-out of AVs in China and the US brings the battle for tech supremacy onto the streets.
Judge delays Twitter Elon Musk lawsuit
The tech giant has said dropping its lawsuit against Elon Musk could open the door for "further mischief and delay."
Elon Musk deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion is back on
The tech billionaire is abandoning his legal battle, with Twitter confirming it plans to close the deal to sell.
Musk's new humanoid disappoints robot experts
Tesla's early prototypes of a AI humanoid called Optimus has left several experts disappointed.
The century-long rise of the electric car
Electric cars have been around for more than 100 years. Why are we only now rediscovering them?
Why companies want employees back at work
Employers may be concerned with more than productivity loss as staffers work from home.
Why electric cars are finally taking over
Electric cars predate Tesla, but gas engines ruled for 100+ years. Now, that's changing quickly.
Twitter shareholders approve buyout deal by Elon Musk
Musk has vowed not to move forward with the acquisition, leading to a legal battle with the social media giant.
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