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CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Starlink says it is experiencing network outage
Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk attends the first plenary session on of the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 in Bletchley, England. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP, File) Starlink is experiencing a network outage, Elon Musk's SpaceX-owned satellite internet company said on Thursday, with Downdetector showing that the service was down for thousands of users. 'Starlink is currently in a network outage and we are actively implementing a solution,' it said in a post on X. The service will be restored soon, Musk said on X. 'SpaceX will remedy root cause to ensure it doesn't happen again.' The service appeared to have experienced a 'total outage' beginning around 3:13 p.m., according to Doug Madory, an expert at the internet analysis firm Kentik. The outage is global and Starlink is not carrying any traffic right now, Madory told Reuters. He said such a sweeping interruption in service was unusual. 'They haven't had one like this in a long time.' There were 25,767 incidents of people reporting issues with the service as of 4.18 p.m. ET, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Musk was right': Trump's latest Epstein files link has MAGA concerned; Tesla chief's old tweet resurfaces
Elon Musk's old tweet about President Donald Trump's Jeffrey Epstein link has resurfaced amid the latest revelation about the 79-year-old's name appearing in the infamous files. CNN and The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday cited sources to report that Attorney General Pam Bondi had briefed the president in May on the Justice Department's review of the files, telling him that his name appeared in them. Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk attends the first plenary session on of the AI Safety Summit(AP) As per the CNN report, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche was also in a 'routine briefing' that covered the scope of the DOJ's findings. Trump's name appeared in the infamous files, the White House was informed. 'The White House is not surprised by this – Trump's name was present in the binders that Bondi produced and handed out,' a White House official told the publication. 'The White House does not view this as groundbreaking or new or surprising at all." Read More: Jeffrey Epstein was living in 'fear' of Trump in his final days. Investigative journalist shares more Officials added that there is no evidence of the president's wrongdoing. This comes days after WSJ reported about alleged birthday letters Trump wrote to Epstein on the convicted sex financier and pedophile's 50th birthday in 2003. 'The fact is that the President kicked him out of his club for being a creep,' White House communications director Steven Cheung said at the time. "This is nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media, just like the Obama Russiagate scandal, which President Trump was right about.' Read More: Epstein and Trump together at POTUS' wedding and Victoria's Secret event, new photos and videos show 'Musk was right' Now, several influencers, including noted MAGA supporters, are bringing up Elon Musk's old tweet about Trump appearing in the Epstein files. Weeks ago, as he was feuding with President Trump over the Big Beautiful Bill, Musk tweeted: 'Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!' The Tesla CEO, however, deleted his post days after making explosive claims. Elon Musk recently defended Trump after the WSJ report about the birthday letter was out. 'It really doesn't sound like something Trump would say tbh," he said.
Toronto Sun
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Personal views of Elon Musk loom large in jury selection for Tesla trial
Published Jul 14, 2025 • 6 minute read Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk attends the first plenary session on of the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 in Bletchley, England. Photo by Leon Neal / AP MIAMI — Inside a federal courtroom here Monday, dozens of prospective jurors for a federal civil trial against Tesla were asked to carefully consider their personal views of the man behind the driver-assistance technology blamed for causing a fatal 2019 crash: Elon Musk. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 'It is hard to hear the name Elon Musk and not have a view, positive or negative,' Tesla's attorney, Tom Branigan, said in the courtroom. 'Do any of you have such strong feelings?' Several potential jurors raised their hands. One man said he took issue with Musk's controversial role in the U.S. DOGE Service, where he oversaw the dismantling of USAID. Another said it was hard to ignore the constant stream of news around Musk and his relationship with President Donald Trump. A third said she felt Tesla and Musk were 'ethically compromised.' 'Could you set those feelings aside?' Branigan asked. 'It would be difficult,' said a woman, who was later dismissed. The attorneys for both sides sifted through the candidates for hours before landing on a group of nine jurors and one alternate to render a verdict on a case that could have sweeping implications for Musk's electric vehicle company. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At issue is whether Musk's driver-assistance technology was to blame for the 2019 crash in Key Largo, Fla., that killed Naibel Benavides Leon and gravely injured her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo. Benavides Leon's family and Angulo filed a joint federal lawsuit against Tesla in 2024, alleging its Autopilot system malfunctioned because it failed to warn the Tesla's driver, George McGee, that the road was ending as he looked down to retrieve his dropped cellphone. Tesla's Autopilot system can steer, brake and alert drivers of upcoming obstacles but is designed to be supervised by a driver at all times. Plaintiffs' attorney Brett Schreiber spent much of his opening statements Monday arguing that Musk made misleading public statements over the years that convinced his customers that his technology was more capable than it really was. He also argued that Tesla acted recklessly by allowing Autopilot to function on roads it is not designed for. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Tesla's attorneys denied responsibility for the crash, saying the feature's terms and conditions state that the driver is ultimately in control when Autopilot is activated. Defence attorney Joel Smith said the case was not about Musk or Autopilot but instead about an 'aggressive' and 'distracted' driver who averted his eyes from the road and then plowed into the couple. Though Musk was not in the courtroom Monday, his presence loomed large, underscoring how the world's richest man has permeated the minds of everyday citizens. The trial comes at a critical time for Tesla, the sales and profits of which sharply slumped after Musk launched his controversial foray into national politics. The billionaire's role in the Trump administration sparked global protests against Tesla and pressure on its board to pull Musk's attention back to his struggling company. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Tesla's fully automated driving technology is at the center of Musk's plan for the automaker's revival. The company last month started testing its more advanced fully self-driving technology with fare-paying passengers in Austin, with plans to expand over the next couple of months despite scant federal regulations and safety guardrails. At issue in the trial is whether Tesla is liable when its Autopilot technology is involved in a crash. Defeat or victory in the courtroom would have significant implications for the carmaker, which is facing several other lawsuits around the country over its driver-assistance technology. A favorable ruling for Tesla would be a major win for the company, which for years has fought to absolve itself from responsibility when one of its cars on Autopilot is involved in a crash. The company has won at least two Autopilot-related jury trials in recent years and settled at least one other before trial. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A guilty verdict could subject Tesla to more liability not only from its existing vehicles but potentially also from its fully automated Robotaxis being rolled out on public roads. Federal Judge Beth Bloom, who is presiding over the case in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, ruled last month that the jury may consider punitive damages against Tesla, potentially subjecting the company to a steep financial penalty. Tesla has defeated similar cases. In 2023, a state jury in Los Angeles found the driver was to blame in a crash involving the Autopilot technology. Later that year in Riverside County, California, a state jury found Tesla not liable in a fatal crash where a man allegedly using Autopilot suddenly experienced his car veer off the highway, crash into a palm tree and burst into flames. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In 2024, Tesla settled another fatal Autopilot-related case days before it was set to go to trial in California. The case over the 2019 Key Largo crash is the first time a wrongful death case against Tesla brought by a third party will be heard in front of a federal jury, according to the plaintiffs' lawyers. Previous cases have been brought by Tesla drivers or their families; this case involves bystanders swept into tragedy. The 2019 crash unfolded on a clear night in April, when Angulo and Benavides Leon pulled over on the side of the road after a long day of fishing. The couple were trying to look at the stars, Angulo said in a previous interview with The Washington Post . McGee — unaware of a yellow blinking light, stop sign and five yellow signs marking the end of the road — plowed through the three-way intersection and into the couple. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Oh my God, I wasn't looking,' the driver, McGee, said in a 911 call immediately after the crash, according to court documents. 'I don't know what happened. I ended up missing the turn. I was looking down.' 'I dropped my phone,' he told the police. 'Oh my God.' According to legal documents, user manuals and statements to regulators, Tesla's Autopilot feature is intended for use on controlled-access highways – roads with dividers, clear lane markings and no cross traffic. Tesla's decision not to limit the technology to operate only on roads that meet the criteria in its own user manuals was the subject of a 2023 recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency also said Tesla had done too little to ensure that drivers pay attention to the road while its Autopilot system is activated. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Tesla disputed the agency's criticisms at the time but said it solved the issue with software updates that added alerts to remind drivers to pay attention while using the automated driving system. As both sides laid out their cases Monday, Angulo sat in the audience on a cushion to ease the pain he still feels after sitting for long periods – a lingering side effect of the injuries he sustained in the crash. He broke down several times as attorneys played dash-cam footage of the crash and showed the courtroom photos of the young couple. The plaintiffs face a high legal bar to prevail, in part because of the way Tesla vehicles repeatedly warn drivers about the limitations and McGee's admissions of his responsibility while using the feature. The parties also disagree on which specific driver-assistance features were activated at the time of the crash, according to court filings. Ed Walters, who teaches legal issues related to autonomous vehicles at Georgetown University Law Center, said the primary lesson of the crash that killed Benavides Leon – and other cases pending against the company – should be that assisted driving features are 'not robot drivers.' 'They are not designed to replace 100% of the driving tasks, and people shouldn't use them that way,' he said. 'And if people continue to use them as if they replace the driver completely, people are going to die.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO Columnists Golf NFL NHL Canada
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Elon Musk picks fight with several Trump allies hours after Linda Yaccarino steps down as X CEO
Elon Musk on Wednesday went on a high-profile unfollowing spree on X, dropping several prominent President Donald Trump allies from his follow list, including Mike Johnson, Pam Bondi, Rapid Response 47, Jim Jordan and Nancy Mace. The Tesla chief also unfollowed Fox News, without providing any explanation. Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk attends the first plenary session on of the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park(AP) Musk's actions come hours after Linda Yaccarino announced that she is stepping down as X's CEO. At the moment, we do not know if the two events are related. Read More: Elon Musk and Steve Bannon feud intensifies with brutal personal attacks; Foreigner vs drunken slob Musk's decision to unfollow several accounts sparked reactions and speculation on social media. The 54-year-old is already feuding with President Trump over the Big Beautiful Bill, which was signed on July 4. List of accounts Musk unfollowed Mike Johnson (House Speaker, R-LA): A key Trump ally who pushed through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025, which Musk publicly criticized as 'insane'. Pam Bondi (Former Florida AG, Trump-nominated Attorney General): A vocal Trump supporter and member of his administration. Rapid Response 47: An account associated with Trump's 2024 campaign and his 47th presidency, used for rapid-response messaging. Jim Jordan (Representative, R-OH): A staunch Trump loyalist and influential figure in the House Freedom Caucus. Read More: Elon Musk reacts to X CEO Linda Yaccarino's resignation with just five words Nancy Mace (Representative, R-SC): A rising GOP star aligned with Trump's agenda but known for occasional independence. Fox News: A major conservative media outlet closely tied to Trump's base. Earlier in the day, Yaccarino announced her departure as X CEO after two years, citing her pride in advancing the platform's 'digital town square' mission but not specifying a reason for leaving. Her exit followed a public relations crisis involving Grok, xAI's AI chatbot, which posted antisemitic content and praised Adolf Hitler, prompting backlash and advertiser concerns. Musk's unfollowing spree aligns with his escalating tensions with Trump, a former ally. The rift deepened last month, when the then co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency, criticized the president's signature spending bill, calling it 'insane'.
Toronto Sun
09-07-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Musk's AI company scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic comments
Published Jul 09, 2025 • Last updated 4 minutes ago • 2 minute read Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk attends the first plenary session on of the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 in Bletchley, England. Photo by Leon Neal / AP Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company said Wednesday that it's taking down 'inappropriate posts' made by its Grok chatbot, which appeared to include antisemitic comments that praised Adolf Hitler. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Grok was developed by Musk's xAI and pitched as alternative to 'woke AI' interactions from rival chatbots like Google's Gemini, or OpenAI's ChatGPT. Musk said Friday that Grok has been improved significantly, and users 'should notice a difference.' Since then, Grok has shared several antisemitic posts, including the trope that Jews run Hollywood, and denied that such a stance could be described as Nazism. 'Labeling truths as hate speech stifles discussion,' Grok said. It also appeared to praise Hitler, according to screenshots of a post that has now apparently been deleted. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We are aware of recent posts made by Grok and are actively working to remove the inappropriate posts,' the Grok account posted early Wednesday, without being more specific. We are aware of recent posts made by Grok and are actively working to remove the inappropriate posts. Since being made aware of the content, xAI has taken action to ban hate speech before Grok posts on X. xAI is training only truth-seeking and thanks to the millions of users on… — Grok (@grok) July 8, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Since being made aware of the content, xAI has taken action to ban hate speech before Grok posts on X. xAI is training only truth-seeking and thanks to the millions of users on X, we are able to quickly identify and update the model where training could be improved. Also Wednesday, a court in Turkey ordered a ban on Grok after it spread content insulting to Turkey's President and others. The pro-government A Haber news channel reported that Grok posted vulgarities against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his late mother and well-known personalities. Offensive responses were also directed toward modern Turkey's founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, other media outlets said. That prompted the Ankara public prosecutor to file for the imposition of restrictions under Turkey's internet law, citing a threat to public order. A criminal court approved the request early on Wednesday, ordering the country's telecommunications authority to enforce the ban. It's not the first time Grok's behaviour has raised questions. Earlier this year the chatbot kept talking about South African racial politics and the subject of 'white genocide' despite being asked a variety of questions, most of which had nothing to do with the country. An 'unauthorized modification' was behind the problem, xAI said. Uncategorized Sunshine Girls Columnists NHL Crime
