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Elon Musk Welcomes 12th Child

Elon Musk , Welcomes 12th Child. Musk and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis welcomed their third child together earlier this year, CBS News reports. Musk recently confirmed the birth in a 'New York Post' interview but didn't share the baby's name or sex. He also addressed rumors that the birth was a secret. As for 'secretly fathered,' that is also false. , Elon Musk, to the 'New York Post'. All our friends and family know. Failure to issue a press release, which would be bizarre, does not mean 'secret.', Elon Musk, to the 'New York Post'. Musk and Zilis also had twins in 2021, months before the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had a second child with Grimes. Musk and Zilis also had twins in 2021, months before the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had a second child with Grimes. He had a third child with Grimes in 2023. In a 2022 tweet, Musk said that declining birth rates represent "the biggest danger civilization faces by far.". He also said, "Doing my best to help the underpopulation crisis.". Many countries are already well below replacement rate, and the trend is that almost all will be. This is simply a fact, not a 'debunked theory.', Elon Musk, to the 'New York Post'. Musk also fathered six children with Justine Wilson, although they lost their first child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). He was married to the Canadian author from 2000 to 2008

Musk Threatens Ban After Apple Announces OpenAI Partnership

Musk Threatens Ban , After Apple Announces , OpenAI Partnership. Reuters reports that Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone producer goes forward with plans to integrate OpenAI. Reuters reports that Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone producer goes forward with plans to integrate OpenAI. Reuters reports that Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone producer goes forward with plans to integrate OpenAI. That is an unacceptable security violation, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX, via Reuters. And visitors will have to check their Apple devices at the door, where they will be stored in a Faraday cage, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX, via Reuters. On June 10, Apple announced a number of new AI features to be introduced across the company's apps and operating platforms. . Apple also announced a new partnership with OpenAI that will see ChatGPT technology added to all of the company's devices. According to Apple, privacy was "at the core" of its efforts to integrate AI. It's patently absurd that Apple isn't smart enough to make their own AI, yet is somehow capable of ensuring that OpenAI will protect your security & privacy!, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX, via Reuters. Previously, Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman for abandoning the company's original mission to create AI for the betterment of humanity rather than profit. Previously, Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman for abandoning the company's original mission to create AI for the betterment of humanity rather than profit. Following the legal challenge, Musk started his own startup, xAI, to challenge OpenAI with an alternative to the popular chatbot ChatGPT. Following the legal challenge, Musk started his own startup, xAI, to challenge OpenAI with an alternative to the popular chatbot ChatGPT. Reuters reports that Musk's xAI has been valued at $24 billion, after raising $6 billion in series B funding during its last funding round

Hertz Sells Teslas for $25,000 Amid EV Slump

Hertz Sells Teslas for $25,000 , Amid EV Slump. Hertz Sells Teslas for $25,000 , Amid EV Slump. Hertz Global Holdings has been trying to unload Teslas since January. The move comes after Hertz revealed plans to buy hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles (EVs) in 2021. Our EVs can be found nationwide in most major metros and averaging around $25,000, Hertz spokesperson, via email to CNBC. The sale reflects the EV market's waning pace of growth. Even though sales of electric vehicles have "more than quadrupled from 2020 to 2023,". automakers are currently more concerned about selling hybrids, CNBC reports. . So if you've been eyeing a Tesla for a while but waiting for a more manageable price, Hertz' sale may be your answer. Hertz-certified vehicles undergo a 115-point inspection and come with a 12-month/12,000 mile warranty. Some used EVs are also eligible for tax credits. Used car expert Yossi Levi offered tips for purchasing used electric vehicles. The best bang for the buck for consumers in the market today, bar none, is the used electric vehicle. And the best-value purchase is likely a three-year-old EV, Yossi Levi, Car Dealership Guy, via CNBC

Some Early Tesla Bulls Are Ditching the Stock

Some Early Tesla Bulls , Are Ditching the Stock. Reuters reports that Tesla's shares are down about 30% this year. Since 2021, shares have fallen over 50%, causing the company to lose $600 billion in market value. . Q1 results fell short of analysts' expectations. As a result, many of Tesla's institutional shareholders are saying goodbye to the stock, Reuters reports. . Gabelli Funds sold all of its 65,900 shares in Q1. . It started to feel like the fundamentals were becoming detached from reality. , John Belton, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, via NPR . We think the stock works best when there are auto company fundamentals that justify the stock price, John Belton, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, via NPR . Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management has sold about 200,000 Tesla shares this year. . I think the story is over, is the best way to say it, Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, via NPR. Over the last year and a half, Elon’s personal quests based on the way that he sees the world have superseded the interests of Tesla and its shareholders, Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, via NPR. However, not all of Wall Street has given up on the stock. Five mutual funds tracked by Morningstar increased their Tesla shares last quarter, and 19 analysts have given Tesla a "buy" or "strong buy" rating, Reuters reports.

Tesla Recalls Vehicles Over Faulty Seat Belt Warning System

Tesla Recalls Vehicles , Over Faulty Seat Belt Warning System. Over 125,000 Tesla vehicles are being recalled in the U.S., the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on May 31. The recall is due to a seat belt warning system malfunction, NBC News reports. . Some vehicles failed to flash warning lights or make noise when a driver didn't buckle up, the regulator said. . The following vehicles are affected by the recall:. 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y. . An over-the-air software update will be released by Tesla in June to fix the issue. Tesla recalled another 200,000 vehicles in January over a software malfunction that could impede drivers' visibility when reversing. Almost 4,000 Cybertrucks were also recalled in April over a faulty accelerator pedal pad. Last month, auto safety regulators launched an investigation to determine whether Tesla's December recall of over 2 million vehicles was adequate. The recall was to implement new Autopilot safeguards following a string of crashes.