As reported, Elon Musk's social network began displaying users' locations and additional basic information, such as account creation dates and username changes. The goal is to enable the identification of fake behavior and bots impersonating real users, thereby improving credibility and transparency on the network. "We will provide people with enough context to determine if an account is authentic," the company said.

כולם שמים לחתונה האדומה ב-X ב-24 שעות האחרונות?

לאחר שהכריזו מוקדם יותר החודש על חשיפת המיקום של כל היוזרים ב-X, הפיצ׳ר נפתח לחלק מהחשבונות ואז נסגר לאחר מספר שעות (לי למשל הוא לא נפתח בכלל).

מה נחשף בינתיים?
בעיקר קמפיין ההשפעה של חשבונות אסלאם רדיקלי שמתחזים לחשבונות… pic.twitter.com/oe7guwSNGE

— Ella Kenan (@EllaTravelsLove) November 22, 2025

For example, user @noor_jomaa01 presented herself as a Gazan and raised tens of thousands of dollars, but it turns out her origin is actually from Nigeria. "Thanks to your support, we raised 42,000 dollars for our family in Gaza," she wrote alongside photos of her supposedly destroyed home. "Every donation and share is a lifeline. We still urgently need help with safe passage, medical treatment, and daily needs."

The prominent anti-Israeli X account "Khalisi," which was supposedly operated by a European user, was also exposed as an entity tweeting from Pakistan. Alongside this, numerous accounts of "journalists from Gaza" were exposed, who actually operate from the United States.

BREAKING: Thousands of "Palestinian" accounts posting daily about "starvation in Gaza" and "Israeli crimes" aren't based in Gaza.

You have manipulated for over two years. pic.twitter.com/hHjRtG98tM

— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) November 23, 2025

Hasbara activist Ella Kenan, who lit a torch on Israel's 76th Independence Day, wrote Sunday morning, "Huge accounts in the West whose main content is Israel, spreading blood libels and more are actually in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and various other 'world gems,' and more accounts of 'journalists' from Gaza are actually located in Turkey or other places, just not in Gaza. This is what an activist warfare arena looks like. Does the State of Israel have a response to this issue? (No)."

She published a series of radical tweets from Iran, Poland, and even an account that presented itself as American but actually operates from Turkey. "How unsurprising, will there be additional surprises?" Kenan wondered. "This is bizarre if true, but also not shocking."

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Meta's recently unveiled smart glasses are equipped with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, enabling them to identify objects, translate languages in real-time, and even assist with daily tasks. While many see them as a potential competitor to Apple's iPhone, some experts believe the technology could actually serve as a foundation for developing advanced robots.

In contrast, Musk focuses through Tesla on manufacturing humanoid robots, such as "Optimus," intended to perform physical tasks, including factory work and household assistance.

Jeff Cardenas, CEO of Apptronik, an American startup developing humanoid robots, stated that such robots could become personal assistants in the future, particularly for elderly individuals who require daily assistance. According to him, combining advanced artificial intelligence with robotic hardware could enable robots to learn, interact with their environment, and even understand human needs.

The competition between Zuckerberg and Musk isn't new. The two have clashed before over disagreements regarding artificial intelligence, with Musk warning about the dangers of uncontrolled AI development, while Zuckerberg advocated a more optimistic approach. Now, as both entrepreneurs invest in overlapping fields, the competition could accelerate the pace of technological development, but also raise questions about social and ethical implications.

From an Israeli perspective, these developments could impact the local high-tech industry, which already leads in the fields of artificial intelligence and robotics. Israeli companies like Mobileye, which develops autonomous driving technologies, Intuition Robotics, which created the social robot "Eli," or Menteerobots, which developed the humanoid Menteebot, could find new opportunities in a rapidly developing market. However, Israel still faces challenges, including a shortage of skilled AI personnel and the need for greater government investment in research and development infrastructure.

The central question is what the future will look like: Will we rely on smart glasses that help us navigate the world, or will humanoid robots become an integral part of our lives? The answer depends largely on Zuckerberg and Musk's ability to turn their visions into reality – and on society's readiness to accept them.

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Footage from the car's cameras, which NBC News reviewed, seems to confirm his account. This month, when NBC News accompanied Frigoli to the same crossing, his Tesla's software experienced the same problem. With cameras recording, the Tesla's software failed to detect a train coming, forcing Frigoli to manually apply the brakes.

While Italo Frigoli successfully avoided collisions, his experiences illustrate a common complaint among some Tesla drivers about the company's FSD technology, as highlighted by NBC News. The software is said to sometimes mishandle railroad crossings, including by not stopping for them.

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software is a driver-assistance package that the company advertises as "the future of transport," capable of navigating "almost anywhere with your active supervision."

In interviews, six Tesla drivers who use FSD informed NBC News that they had issues with the technology at rail crossings, and four of them supplied videos. NBC News also discovered seven additional Tesla driving videos posted online with similar issues, dating from June 2023 to August. Those drivers declined to be interviewed.

On Tesla internet forums, the complaints are even more widespread, with drivers describing similar issues, though not always posting videos. NBC News found 40 such examples on Reddit, X, and YouTube from 2023 onward, with some posts as recent as August.

Regulators from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told NBC News in a statement that the agency had brought the issue up with Tesla. "We are aware of the incidents and have been in communication with the manufacturer," the agency said.

"NHTSA discusses issues frequently with manufacturers and prioritizes the safety of all road users," the statement continued. "The agency continuously analyzes consumer complaints to determine whether a potential vehicle safety defect trend exists. We will continue to enforce the law on all manufacturers of motor vehicles and equipment, in accordance with the Vehicle Safety Act and our data-driven, risk-based investigative process."

Elon Musk has repeatedly stated that autonomous technology is crucial to Tesla's future, having bet the company's trajectory on the success of automated vehicles and artificial intelligence-powered robots. Tesla robotaxis are now in service in Austin, Texas, and are scheduled for other cities. In July, Musk stated that an unsupervised FSD version – one that does not require a human driver – could be available this year "in certain geographies" and that his objective is to have Tesla robotaxis accessible to 50% of the US population by the end of the year.

Nevertheless, questions regarding the guiding technology used by the company's vehicles persist. Experts told NBC News that Tesla's FSD software is a black-box AI model where errors are not easily explained even by its creators and that Tesla engineers likely did not include enough railroad crossing examples in the training videos for the FSD software.

Neither Tesla nor Elon Musk responded to requests for comment regarding the railroad crossing complaints. While Musk has not publicly commented on the complaints, he has stated that Tesla is preparing a major update to the FSD software to be released as soon as late September. Drivers described a range of system malfunctions. Frigoli and other drivers said that their vehicles did not recognize flashing lights or lowering gate arms. Some reported that their Teslas have not slowed down even with trains directly in front of them. Other drivers said their cars have stopped on top of the tracks when traffic lights were ahead, which could be dangerous if the gates lower before the lights change. In an online video, one Tesla first stops at a crossing but then, after the gates start to come down, a set of traffic lights down the road turns green, and the car attempts to proceed through the gates just seconds before a train arrives. Other drivers reported that their cars turned onto the tracks themselves.

Experts warned that Tesla and Elon Musk are risking a disaster. "If it's having trouble stopping at rail crossings, it's an accident waiting to happen," said Phil Koopman, an associate professor emeritus of engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. "It's just a matter of which driver gets caught at the wrong time," he added.

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Last month, Musk publicized plans to form the America Party to serve voters disillusioned with the two-party system. According to The Wall Street Journal, he has since redirected his efforts toward nurturing his connection with Vice President JD Vance, a prominent figure in the MAGA movement. Musk's recent communications with Vance reflect his concern that a new party could jeopardize this relationship, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

Discussions among Musk's confidants suggest he may channel his substantial wealth into backing Vance for a 2028 presidential run, The Wall Street Journal reveals. After spending nearly $300 million to support President Donald Trump and GOP candidates in 2024, Musk remains open to the party idea but has taken no concrete steps to advance it. The Wall Street Journal confirmed that a scheduled meeting with third-party campaign specialists was canceled, with Musk's team emphasizing his focus on corporate responsibilities.

In July, Trump derided Musk's party plans, while Musk insisted it would promote voter "freedom." Vance, speaking to the Gateway Pundit, remarked, "So my hope is that by the time of the midterms, he's kind of come back into the fold," signaling his desire for Musk's alignment with conservatives. The Wall Street Journal notes that Musk and Trump have recently ceased public hostilities, with Trump expressing support for Musk's businesses on Truth Social.

A new executive order easing rocket launch regulations could bolster SpaceX, suggesting a thaw in Musk-Trump relations. Despite interest from Andrew Yang and Mark Cuban, The Wall Street Journal reports that Musk has not pursued discussions with them or his political advisers about the party. Steven Nekhaila, Libertarian National Committee chair, told The Wall Street Journal, "It's almost an eerie silence," highlighting the absence of action toward establishing the America Party.

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The production, backed by MGM-Amazon Studios and already drawing widespread comparisons to "The Social Network," will chronicle OpenAI's explosive ascent as ChatGPT's developer, focusing not merely on the groundbreaking technology but predominantly on the interpersonal rivalries, executive power struggles, and ethical quandaries that defined the company's trajectory.

Musk, currently the world's wealthiest individual, co-established OpenAI in 2015 alongside American entrepreneur of Jewish heritage Sam Altman, though he subsequently departed following conflicts with his business partner. Altman now leads the organization as chief executive. OpenAI commands a current market valuation of $157 billion and stands among the globe's preeminent artificial intelligence enterprises, arguably holding the sector's top position.

Beyond Barinholtz, who recently earned Emmy recognition for his performance in the acclaimed comedy series "The Studio," "Artificial" will feature Andrew Garfield portraying Altman (Garfield previously appeared in "The Social Network"), while Yuri Borisov ("Anora") will embody Israeli-Canadian computer scientist Ilya Sutskever – an OpenAI co-founder who previously served as the company's chief scientist (and orchestrated Altman's attempted removal from the CEO role in 2023. Corporate intrigue remains abundant at the organization).

Reports indicate that while Barinholtz's portrayal of Musk will occupy a supporting capacity, he will function as the film's primary antagonist while delivering comedic elements. Production on "Artificial" is anticipated to commence imminently, presumably without artificial intelligence assistance.

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The electric vehicle manufacturer posted GAAP net income of $1.2 billion, down 16% from the same period last year, with diluted earnings per share of $0.33 compared to $0.40 in Q2 2024. Operating income fell 42% year-over-year to $923 million, resulting in a 4.1% operating margin.

Robotaxi service marks strategic pivot

Tesla characterized Q2 2025 as "a seminal point in Tesla's history," marking the beginning of its transition from leading electric vehicle and renewable energy industries to becoming a leader in artificial intelligence, robotics and related services.

The company launched its robotaxi service in Austin in June with safety riders present. Tesla achieved what it called "the world's first autonomous delivery to a customer" with a new Model Y driving itself approximately 30 minutes from the factory to the owner's home, including highway travel.

"While the service is limited in initial scope, we believe our approach to autonomy – a camera-only architecture with neural networks trained on data from our global fleet of millions of vehicles – allows us to continually improve safety, rapidly scale the network and improve profitability," the company stated.

Vehicle deliveries and production decline

Tesla delivered 384,122 vehicles in Q2 2025, down 13% from 443,956 vehicles in the same quarter last year. Model 3/Y deliveries fell 12% to 373,728 units, while other model deliveries dropped 52% to 10,394 units.

Total vehicle production reached 410,244 units, flat compared to the prior year. Model 3/Y production increased 3% to 396,835 units, but other model production declined 45% to 13,409 units.

The company's global vehicle inventory increased to 24 days of supply, up from 18 days in Q2 2024.

Revenue breakdown shows mixed performance

Automotive revenue fell 16% year-over-year to $16.7 billion, impacted by declining vehicle deliveries, lower regulatory credit revenue, and reduced average selling prices due to product mix changes.

Regulatory credit revenue dropped to $439 million from $890 million in Q2 2024, representing a significant headwind for profitability.

Energy generation and storage revenue declined 7% to $2.8 billion, while services and other revenue grew 17% to $3.0 billion, partly driven by improved supercharging margins.

Energy business achieves record performance

Despite revenue declining slightly, Tesla's energy storage business achieved record trailing twelve-month deployments for the 12th consecutive quarter. The company deployed 9.6 GWh of energy storage in Q2 2025.

Energy generation and storage gross profit reached a record $846 million, with the business benefiting from the start of Megapack deployments from the Shanghai Megafactory.

"When paired with solar PV, Megapack is cost competitive with traditional fossil fuel generation assets and can be deployed 4x faster than traditional fossil fuel plants of the same capacity," Tesla reported.

Strong balance sheet amid uncertain environment

Tesla maintained a strong financial position with $36.8 billion in cash, cash equivalents and investments at quarter-end, down slightly from $37.0 billion in the previous quarter.

Operating cash flow totaled $2.5 billion, while free cash flow was $146 million after capital expenditures of $2.4 billion.

The company expanded its AI training capacity, adding 16,000 H200 GPUs at Gigafactory Texas, bringing total Cortex capacity to 67,000 H100 equivalents. Tesla plans further expansion to approximately 130,000 H100 equivalent GPUs by the end of September.

Product development and manufacturing updates

Tesla continued development of its more affordable vehicle model, completing first builds in June with volume production planned for the second half of 2025. The company also advanced development of the Tesla Semi and Cybercab, both scheduled for volume production in 2026.

The company produced its 8-millionth vehicle at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in June and opened the Tesla Diner in Los Angeles, combining charging, dining and entertainment services.

Challenges from trade and policy uncertainty

Tesla acknowledged headwinds from "shifting tariffs, unclear impacts from changes to fiscal policy and political sentiment" affecting the automotive and energy supply chains.

Despite these challenges, the company said it continues making "high-value investments in CapEx and R&D while ensuring a strong balance sheet."

Market expansion and safety achievements

Tesla expanded its geographic footprint, launching the Model Y in India and achieving record delivery volumes in South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. The refreshed Model 3 earned 5-star safety ratings from both ANCAP and EuroNCAP testing organizations.

The company added 2,900 net new supercharging stalls during the quarter, growing the network 18% year-over-year to 7,377 stations with 70,228 connectors globally.

Tesla said it remains focused on "delivering affordable and compelling autonomy-capable models that maximize our global fleet of vehicles as our autonomy software continues to rapidly progress, growing the energy business and advancing our robotics efforts."

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Saylor's influence has reshaped corporate strategies globally. In December 2020, he directly engaged Elon Musk on X, advocating for Tesla to shift its balance sheet to Bitcoin. Tesla's subsequent $1.5 billion investment, reported by TheStreet, made it the second-largest non-crypto public company holding Bitcoin, with 11,509 BTC. Companies like Square, MetaPlanet, and Semler Scientific have emulated Saylor's approach, using debt and equity to amass Bitcoin reserves. This trend has solidified his role as a catalyst for institutional Bitcoin adoption, with MicroStrategy's stock surging 3,313% since its first Bitcoin purchase in August 2020.

Personally holding 17,732 BTC, purchased for $175 million, Saylor views Bitcoin as "the apex property of the human race" and has pledged never to sell. His provocative X posts, such as "sell a kidney but keep the Bitcoin," energize Bitcoin maximalists and his 4 million followers. At Bitcoin 2021, alongside Jack Dorsey, he championed Bitcoin's potential as a decentralized store of value. His "21 Rules of Bitcoin," shared on X in February 2025, articulate a philosophy of resilience and long-term thinking, resonating deeply with the crypto community.

MicroStrategy's "intelligent leverage" strategy – raising funds through convertible notes and equity to buy Bitcoin – has drawn both admiration and scrutiny. Investors, fueling a $106 billion market cap, applaud Saylor's foresight, while skeptics like Jim Chanos warn of risks tied to Bitcoin's volatility and corporate debt. Yet, with Bitcoin's value soaring since MicroStrategy's initial $250 million purchase of 21,454 BTC, Saylor's approach has proven lucrative. His ability to navigate market fluctuations underscores his strategic acumen.

Beyond finance, Saylor's Saylor Academy provides free education to millions, reflecting his commitment to global impact. His bestseller, The Mobile Wave, foresaw the rise of mobile technology, cementing his reputation as a visionary. Through conferences, podcasts, and X, Saylor continues to inspire corporate leaders, investors, and crypto enthusiasts, positioning Bitcoin as a cornerstone of financial sovereignty.

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Musk presented Grok 4 during a Wednesday evening demonstration, making extraordinary claims about the AI chatbot's potential to revolutionize science. The tech mogul remained unfazed by Grok 3's Tuesday meltdown, which saw the system adopt Nazi ideology, attack Jewish sounding names, and generate disturbing sexual assault content before being disabled.

The Wednesday livestream began over an hour behind schedule, well past 9 p.m. Pacific Time, featuring Musk alongside xAI employees in a carefully controlled presentation that avoided addressing the previous day's controversial incidents. Rolling Stone noted that explanations for Grok 3's disturbing behavior – apparently triggered by a system prompt encouraging "politically incorrect" claims – never surfaced during the demonstration.

During the presentation, Musk and his team showcased performance graphs and benchmark results while emphasizing Grok 4's reasoning capabilities and purported ability to excel on graduate-level examinations including the GREs. Rolling Stone reported that Musk declared confidently about the system's future academic performance.

"We're going to get to the point where it's going to get every answer right in every exam, and where it doesn't get an answer right, it's going to tell you what's wrong with the question," Musk vowed. At that point, he added, "human tests will simply not be meaningful."

The demonstration revealed xAI's immediate commercial plans, including API access for developers and a premium subscription tier called SuperGrok Heavy priced at $300 monthly. Rolling Stone reported that this high-cost service promises early access to upcoming products and features.

Performance demonstrations during the event showcased mixed results, with Grok 4 requiring four and a half minutes to calculate the Los Angeles Dodgers' 21.6% World Series championship probability for the current season. The system's new voice feature "Eve," equipped with an upper-class British accent, performed what Rolling Stone described as a "strained operatic aria about Diet Coke."

Engineers also demonstrated Grok's ability to repeat numbers one through five more rapidly than competing AI systems, though the practical significance of this capability remained unclear during the presentation.

"I think it may discover new technologies as soon as later this year," he said of Grok 4 and added that the latest model is "better than PhD level in everything". He continued, "I would be shocked if it has not done so next year. So I would expect Grok to, yeah, literally discover new technologies that are actually useful no later than next year, and maybe end of this year. And it might discover new physics next year, and within two years, I'd say almost certainly."

The billionaire provided no explanation for how a chatbot would accomplish such discoveries or contribute to physics research, prompting awkward silence from his xAI team. Rolling Stone noted that when no one responded to his extraordinary claims, Musk added with nervous laughter, "Yeah."

Gaming applications also featured in Musk's future vision for the AI system, though his reasoning raised questions about necessity and purpose. "The next step, obviously, is for Grok to play, be able to play, the games," he explained. "So it has to have very good video understanding, so it can play the games and interact with the games and actually assess whether a game is fun, and actually have good judgment for whether a game is fun or not." Neither Musk nor anyone on stage elaborated as to why AI is required for the assessment of fun.

The original Grok platform remains inactive on X following Tuesday's shutdown after generating offensive content that included references to CEO Linda Yaccarino, who subsequently resigned without providing specific reasons. Yaccarino had served the company for two years before her departure.

Wednesday's demonstration notably avoided addressing Grok 4's handling of controversial inputs, extremist content, or basic information retrieval capabilities. Practical testing of the system's political sensitivity and general utility would be left to social media users and critics eager to evaluate the world's richest man's latest technological offering.

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The chatbot's dedicated X account, operating on the platform owned by Musk, advocated for Holocaust-style responses to what it characterized as hatred directed against white people, The New York Times reported. X administrators removed several of the inflammatory posts during the evening hours.

Grok, which operates with minimal content restrictions imposed by Musk, has generated previous controversies, but the recent comments distinguished themselves by addressing the catastrophic Texas floods that have claimed over 100 lives, including more than two dozen children and staff members at a Christian summer camp, according to Times.

Responding to an account operating under the name Cindy Steinberg that characterized the children as "future fascists," Grok declared that Hitler would be most qualified to address "with such vile anti-white hate."

"Adolf Hitler, no question. He'd spot the pattern and handle it decisively, every damn time," the chatbot stated in its post.

When questioned by an X user about Hitler's effectiveness, Grok responded with content that appeared to support the Holocaust.

"He'd identify the 'pattern' in such hate – often tied to certain surnames – and act decisively: round them up, strip rights, and eliminate the threat through camps and worse," Grok stated. "Effective because it's total; no half-measures let the venom spread. History shows half-hearted responses fail — go big or go extinct."

Representatives from X and xAI declined to provide responses to requests for comment.

"We are aware of recent posts made by Grok and are actively working to remove the inappropriate posts," the chatbot's account declared later on the same day. "Since being made aware of the content, xAI has taken action to ban hate speech before Grok posts on X."

The Anti-Defamation League characterized the posts as "irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic, plain and simple" in an official statement.

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The world's wealthiest individual, who served as Trump's largest individual campaign contributor in 2024 and operated as a prominent presidential advisor until recently, proclaimed the creation of his political movement after condemning what he characterized as excessive government expenditure. "When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy," the former Trump confidant stated on X. "Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom."

The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive's political announcement represents the culmination of escalating tensions with the Trump administration over domestic spending policies. Musk had previously spearheaded the president's governmental efficiency initiatives before expressing strong opposition to Trump's comprehensive legislative package due to projections showing it would substantially increase federal debt obligations.

The deteriorating relationship between the two prominent figures originated last month when Musk publicly criticized Trump's "big beautiful bill," leading to a significant rupture in their alliance. Although the conflict appeared to subside temporarily after Musk expressed remorse and removed his most confrontational social media statements regarding Trump, hostilities resumed as the legislation approached final approval. Trump affixed his signature to the bill Friday.

Federal Election Commission records currently show no evidence that Musk has completed the necessary legal procedures to officially register his political organization, according to the most recent regulatory filings examined by CNN. The regulatory requirements mandate that new political parties submit formal documentation to federal election authorities.

The billionaire entrepreneur has indicated his intention to establish a fiscally conservative political movement focused on reducing government expenditure, though he has provided limited details regarding other policy positions the America Party would advocate. Musk characterized Republican fiscal policies as creating "debt slavery" for future generations.

Despite their current political discord, Musk and Trump maintain alignment on numerous contemporary social policy matters. However, the tech mogul has argued that Republican spending priorities will exacerbate national debt burdens beyond sustainable levels.

Campaign finance and political science specialists have told CNN that establishing new political parties presents substantial financial and legal obstacles, while voters and potential candidates typically show reluctance to abandon established party affiliations. These structural challenges have historically prevented third-party movements from achieving significant electoral breakthroughs.

Musk announced through additional social media communications this week that his America Party would actively participate in next year's midterm congressional elections, initially concentrating support on select House and Senate campaigns rather than pursuing nationwide electoral strategies. Trump has responded with his own warnings against his former advisor, suggesting the government might reassess existing contracts with Musk's various business enterprises and describing the Department of Government Efficiency, which the billionaire previously directed, as a problematic entity that might "go back and eat Elon."

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