Elon Musk Podcast

The European Commission launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X platform over the Grok AI chatbot's generation of sexually explicit deepfake images, including of children. The probe under the Digital Services Act could result in fines up to 6% of global revenue. This episode covers the investigation details, the global regulatory response from the UK, California, and 35 US states, and what X has done to contain the crisis.

Elon Musk told the World Economic Forum that AI chip production will soon exceed available electrical power, then criticized solar tariffs imposed by the administration he advises. We break down his predictions on robotaxis, humanoid robots, and artificial superintelligence against his historical track record of missed deadlines.

Stay up to date with the biggest Elon Musk news in this weekly update (January 24, 2026). In this episode, we break down the latest headlines across Tesla, SpaceX, Starship, X (Twitter), xAI, Neuralink, and The Boring Company, plus what the newest developments could mean next week.If you want a single, fast briefing that covers the most important Elon Musk updates, you’re in the right place.Tesla news: deliveries, FSD updates, pricing, and product rumorsSpaceX news: Starship progress, launch timeline chatter, FAA-related developments, and infrastructure updatesX (Twitter) news: platform changes, creator monetization, and major announcementsxAI and Grok news: model updates, product shifts, partnerships, and competitive movesNeuralink news: clinical milestones, approvals, and engineering updatesThe Boring Company: project updates and expansion signalsElon Musk’s companies move fast. This weekly roundup is built to help you track the stories that actually impact Tesla investors, SpaceX watchers, and anyone following AI industry news.If you like weekly coverage like this, check out the rest of the channel for:Starship updatesTesla FSD breakdownsxAI and AI industry explainersElon Musk news recapsNew videos every week covering Elon Musk, Tesla, SpaceX, Starship, X, and xAI. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next update.

TikTok finalized its U.S. spinoff with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX taking 45% ownership while ByteDance keeps 19.9%. I break down the $14 billion deal structure, explain why critics say it may not satisfy the original law, and reveal what ByteDance still controls after the sale.

Elon Musk confirmed SpaceX will IPO in 2026, reversing a decade-long stance against public markets. The $1.5 trillion offering will fund orbital data centers built on Starlink V3 satellites, putting SpaceX in direct competition with Jeff Bezos and Google. We break down the technical specs, the race to orbit, and what this means for Mars.

The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings that two DOGE employees communicated with a political group seeking to overturn election results, with one signing a Voter Data Agreement days after a federal judge blocked their access to Social Security records. We break down the DOJ disclosure, the Cloudflare data sharing problem, and why the whistleblower who warned about this lost his job.

SpaceX completed Booster 19 just weeks after Booster 18 buckled during testing, keeping Flight 12 on track for March 2026. The mission will debut Version 3 Starship vehicles with Raptor 3 engines, launch from a brand-new pad with a flame trench, and potentially attempt another tower catch.

ServiceNow signs a three-year deal with OpenAI to embed GPT-5.2 directly into its enterprise platform. We break down the competitive dynamics, the $12 billion acquisition spree behind this strategy, and why every enterprise software company is racing to become the AI control tower for business.

Silicon Valley startup Tensor unveiled a $200,000 Level 4 autonomous vehicle designed for personal ownership, and Lyft just reserved hundreds for its own fleet. I break down the 100+ sensors, eight Nvidia processors, and the regulatory hurdles standing between you and a true self-driving car.

It’s been a massive week for the Musk ecosystem. Between the latest Starship milestones and new developments with Tesla’s FSD, there is a lot to unpack.In this update, we’re breaking down the top stories from the last seven days:SpaceX: The latest flight data and what it means for the next launch.Tesla & AI: New updates on Optimus and the shift in xAI’s roadmap.The Headlines: A quick look at the biggest moves on X and the latest from Neuralink.I’m cutting through the clickbait to give you the actual numbers and engineering facts. Whether you're tracking your TSLA portfolio or just want to know how close we are to the next big breakthrough, this episode has you covered.

NHTSA extended Tesla's deadline to respond to an FSD investigation covering 8,313 potential traffic violations. The new February 23 deadline arrives just after Musk announced FSD will become subscription-only on February 14, the same day California's DMV gave Tesla to fix misleading marketing or face a sales ban. We break down what federal regulators are actually investigating, why Tesla is juggling three major probes simultaneously, and how the subscription pivot may be a legal hedge as regulators close in.

Ashley St. Clair sues xAI over Grok’s sexualized images on X, X says it added safety limits, regulators move in, and a custody backdrop adds heat to a fast-building case.

Musk Says Retirement Saving May Soon Be Irrelevant.

Ford discontinued the F-150 Lightning after selling 27,300 units in 2025. Tesla's Cybertruck moved just 21,500 globally, running at roughly 10% of planned production capacity. We break down the hidden sales data, SpaceX's bulk purchases, and why the Cybertruck program faces an uncertain future.

Iran deployed military-grade jamming equipment to cripple Starlink satellite internet during nationwide protests, achieving what Russia failed to do in Ukraine. We break down the technology behind the attack, SpaceX's countermeasures, and the Trump-Musk phone call about restoring access.

NASA's Artemis 2 prepares for February launch to the Moon

Elon Musk's xAI closed a $20 billion funding round at a $230 billion valuation, but internal documents reveal the company is burning $1 billion per month with mounting losses. Bloomberg reports xAI told investors it will build the AI for Tesla's Optimus robot, raising fiduciary duty questions. Meanwhile, Grok triggered investigations in six countries after generating explicit deepfakes of minors, and Musk promised to open source X's algorithm in seven days amid regulatory pressure. We break down the financial picture, the regulatory risks, and what it all means for Musk's AI ambitions.

San Francisco is about to become the only city where four robotaxi companies compete for riders. Waymo has 1,000 vehicles and freeway access. Tesla still needs safety drivers and faces a $240 million legal judgment. Zoox plans paid rides in the second half of 2026. Uber is partnering with Lucid on $100,000 luxury vehicles. I break down each company's technology, timeline, and chances of success.

SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship Flight 12, the maiden flight of Block 3 vehicles. Booster 19 and Ship 39 will fly with Raptor 3 engines for the first time, generating 19 to 22 percent more thrust than Block 2. The launch window opens in late February or March 2026 from Pad 2 at Starbase. SpaceX will not attempt a booster catch on this flight. Ship 39 will attempt a controlled reentry over the Indian Ocean. The orbital refueling demonstration planned for June 2026 depends on Flight 12 succeeding, and NASA's Artemis program has no backup plan. We talk about Starship Flight 12 Technical Report, SpaceX production timeline and testing milestones, FCC communications window filing and NASA Artemis program dependencies.The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship" and is being built at Starbase, Texas.00:00:00 - SpaceX Starship Flight 12 update00:01:48 - Raptor 3 Engine00:02:38 - Ship 39 Design00:03:20 - COPV Failure Investigation00:04:45 - Starbase Pad 200:05:36 - Flight Profile00:07:05 - Testing Timeline00:07:57 - NASA Artemis Impact00:08:33 - 2026 Roadmap00:09:15 - What's next for flight 12?

Tesla delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, down 9 percent from the year before. BYD sold 2.26 million. For the first time in a full calendar year, Tesla is no longer the world's largest electric vehicle maker. The $7,500 federal tax credit expired, European sales collapsed, and Musk's political activity alienated customers in key markets. But the stock finished the year up 11 percent, energy storage deployments hit records, and Cybercab production is starting in April. This is the full breakdown of what happened and what comes next.