How Elon Musk Is Bringing Sexy A.I. Chatbots to the Mainstream

In July, the billionaire’s A.I. company introduced two sexually explicit chatbots, pushing a new version of intimacy.

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Elon Musk’s xAI Signs Deal to Provide Grok Chatbot to US Agencies

The billionaire’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has secured a deal with the government that will allow federal agencies to use the chatbot Grok for a small fee.

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F.T.C. Starts Inquiry Into A.I. Chatbots and Child Safety

The Federal Trade Commission said it was starting an inquiry of how six major tech companies monitor activity that could harm minors.

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Canadian Man Falsely Named as Charlie Kirk’s Shooter on Social Media

The 77-year-old former banker, who lives in Toronto, said he was “shocked” by the speed at which his photograph spread online.

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Elon Musk Could Become First Trillionaire Under New Tesla Pay Package

Tesla’s board unveiled a compensation package for the chief executive that could be worth $900 billion if he meets ambitious targets.

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How Elon Musk Is Remaking Grok in His Image

Mr. Musk said he wanted xAI’s chatbot to be “politically neutral.” His actions say otherwise.

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Elon Musk’s xAI Sues Apple and OpenAI Over Claims It Is Being Shut Out

Mr. Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, claimed that its Grok chatbot app was being artificially suppressed in Apple’s App Store.

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Elon Musk’s xAI Sues Apple Over Claims It Favors OpenAI

Mr. Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, claimed that its Grok chatbot app was being artificially suppressed in Apple’s App Store.

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Elon Musk Threatens Lawsuit Against Apple Over Claims It Favors OpenAI

The billionaire said in posts on X that the consumer tech giant was violating antitrust laws by giving preferential treatment to OpenAI on the App Store.

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Nashville Is a ‘Tough Place to Tunnel.’ Musk Is Digging Anyway.

State leaders fast-tracked plans by Elon Musk’s company for a tunnel to Nashville’s airport, ignoring the city’s concerns.

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