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Int'l Business Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Elon Musk Becomes Gorklon Rust on X—What's Behind the Name Change?
Elon Musk, the tech titan known for his unpredictable online antics, has once again stirred the internet by changing his X (formerly Twitter) profile name to 'Gorklon Rust' on 4 May 2025. This cryptic moniker has sparked a frenzy of speculation, blending Musk's signature mix of tech, humour, and market mischief. But who, or what, is Gorklon Rust, and why did Musk make the switch? Let's dive into the chaos. Gorklon Rust Sparks Online Buzz The name 'Gorklon Rust' isn't as random as it seems. According to a Times of India report , it's a mash-up of 'Grok,' the AI chatbot developed by Musk's xAI, and 'Rust,' the programming language reportedly used in xAI's tech stack. Musk's new profile picture, a cartoon figure sporting rainbow shades, mirrors the viral parody account @gork , adding fuel to the meme-driven fire. Posts on X suggest this is no mere whim—it's a calculated nod to Musk's AI ventures and the internet culture he thrives in. This isn't Musk's first name-change rodeo. Earlier in 2025, he briefly adopted 'Kekius Maximus,' paired with a Pepe the Frog avatar, which sent a related cryptocurrency soaring. The Gorklon Rust switch has already had a similar effect, with a Solana-based meme coin named $GR spiking, as noted by X users. Yet, some investors , wary of Musk's pump-and-dump history, are sounding alarms, with one user tweeting, 'Expect a pump and dump'. Musk's Strategic Social Media Play Why the change? Musk's timing offers clues. The switch came days after he announced a major overhaul of X's recommendation algorithm, integrating a lightweight version of Grok to boost content relevance. By adopting 'Gorklon Rust,' Musk is likely amplifying xAI's brand while flexing his influence over X's 600 million monthly active users. It's a masterclass in viral marketing, blend tech jargon, meme culture, and a dash of mystery to keep the internet buzzing. The move also aligns with Musk's knack for staying in the spotlight amid professional shifts. On 1 May, he scaled back his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus on Tesla, following a 71% profit drop, as reported by Business Today . Changing his handle could be a way to redirect attention to his tech empire, particularly xAI, which is gaining traction with Grok's integration into X. Meme Coins and Market Ripples The Gorklon Rust saga isn't just about branding, it's shaking up crypto markets. The $GR meme coin, tied to Musk's new persona, surged on Solana's blockchain, with X posts like @CryptoMagnii's sharing its contract address to eager traders. This mirrors the Kekius Maximus episode, where Musk's name change drove a 500% token spike before a crash. Critics argue Musk's actions toy with retail investors, while supporters see it as a playful nod to crypto's wild west. Beyond markets, the name change reflects Musk's broader influence. With Tesla facing boardroom drama and Starlink nearing approval in India, Musk remains a cultural force. His ability to blend AI promotion with meme-fueled chaos keeps him at the centre of global conversations. Musk's Name Game Redefines Influence Gorklon Rust is more than a quirky alias—it's Elon Musk wielding his online persona to hype xAI, jolt markets, and stay relevant. By fusing Grok and Rust with a meme coin twist, he's turned a simple name change into a cultural moment. Whether it's a genius marketing ploy or a fleeting stunt, one thing's clear: Musk's grip on the internet's pulse is as strong as ever. As X users keep speculating, the world watches to see what he'll do next. Originally published on IBTimes UK
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Musk claims ‘OpenAI betrayed its mission and the public' in scathing court filing
Elon Musk fired back at OpenAI's accusation that he's been waging a 'relentless' campaign for more than a year to damage the startup. In a court filing late Wednesday, an attorney for the world's richest person asked a judge to brush aside allegations that he has weaponized legal claims, social media posts and attacks in the press to try to sabotage OpenAI's success — all to gain advantage for his own generative artificial intelligence startup, xAI. Musk's latest filing comes just days after OpenAI retreated from its plan to restructure as a for-profit business — which Musk, as well as some former employees and academics, have alleged would be an improper pivot from the startup's roots as a nonprofit charity. ALSO READ| Elon Musk changes his X name to 'Gorklon Rust': What does it mean? Instead, the ChatGPT maker said Monday it would move forward with an effort to overhaul its for-profit division as a public benefit corporation, but the overall business will remain under the control of its nonprofit. Even though the new plan would effectively maintain the contours of how OpenAI is currently set up, Musk's lawyer, Marc Toberoff, said the proposal 'changes nothing,' a sign the billionaire may continue with his legal crusade against the startup led by Sam Altman. 'OpenAI's counterclaims not only fail as a matter of law, they confirm OpenAI's betrayal of its charitable mission, and the public at large,' Toberoff wrote in the filing. 'The nonprofit is nothing more than an inconvenience standing in the way of Altman's profit-driven ambitions.' The legal wrangling between Musk and Altman, who worked together to launch OpenAI a decade ago, is playing out as the startup is in talks with officials in Delaware and California over its restructuring plans. In the court fight Musk launched last year, he accused OpenAI of walking back on its founding purpose as a charity when it accepted billions of dollars in funding from Microsoft Corp. starting in 2019, the year after he left OpenAI's board. Musk launched rival xAI in 2023. ALSO READ| Trump takes shocking jibe at Elon Musk, stunned netizens say 'This guy has no decency' Altman and OpenAI filed a countersuit in early April, claiming Musk is trying to hurt the ChatGPT maker and damage its relationships with investors and customers. 'Musk has tried every tool available to harm OpenAI,' the startup's lawyers said in the countersuit. A federal judge in Oakland, California, has set a March trial in Musk's challenge to Altman's restructuring plans, setting the stage for a high-stakes courtroom clash between the two billionaires. The case is Musk v. Altman, 24-cv-04722, US District Court, Northern District of California (Oakland).
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
Elon Musk changes X display name to 'Groklon Rust'; netizens wonder what it means
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and owner of X (formerly called Twitter), has once again changed his display name on the platform. This time, the Tesla CEO has changed his name from Elon Musk to 'Grokon Rust.' The changed name 'Groklon Rust' by Musk has left users speculating about what is the meaning of this new cryptic moniker. However, this is not the first time that Elon Musk has changed his display name on X. Earlier this year, Musk changed his X display name to "Kekius Maximus" and updated his profile picture to feature the iconic "Pepe the Frog" meme, who is holding a video game joystick. But what does "Groklon Rust" mean? Elon Musk's new display name on his X profile appears to be a blend of references. One key element is "Grok," the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Musk's xAI company. The term "Rust" likely refers to the Rust programming language, which is said to be a part of Xai's tech stack, indicating a link to his AI projects. Moreover, "Groklon Rust" is the name of a meme coin circulating on the Solana blockchain, currently traded on decentralised platforms like PumpSwap, Raydium, and Meteora. Musk changed his name just after Musk announced a significant overhaul to X's recommendation algorithm, with plans to combine a "lightweight version" of Grok to enhance the user experience. Netizens react to Elon Musk's new name on X This is not the first time that Elon Musk has changed his name on X. Last year, Elon Musk changed his name on X to "Kekius Maximus" and updated his profile picture to feature the iconic "Pepe the Frog" meme holding a video game joystick. $GORK Explodes 200% in 24 Hours!Elon Musk's display name change to "Gorklon Rust" sends $GORK to the moon! 🌕 Meme coin madness is back! 🔥 #GORK #ElonMusk #MemeCoin #CryptoSurge #Bitcoin #Crypto #Trending Noticing the change in the name on X, netizens share their reactions, and one said, "🔥 Elon Musk's change of avatar and X name causes two memecoins to pump strongly." 🔥 Elon Musk's change of avatar and X name causes two memecoins to pump stronglyLast night, Elon Musk suddenly changed his avatar (same avatar as @gork) and username name X to @gorklonrustImmediately, the price of $gork pumped x2,Early this morning, the newly released… "pl. change ur name back to Elon Musk :D," another said. pl. change ur name back to elon musk :D "Launched May 1, 2025, $GORK is a meme coin tied to a parody of xAI's Grok AI chatbot. No official xAI link, but hype from Elon Musk's X name change to 'Gorklon Rust' sent it soaring. Community-driven with a cheeky vibe. #Solana" 2/ What is $GORK? Launched May 1, 2025, $GORK is a meme coin tied to a parody of xAI's Grok AI chatbot. No official xAI link, but hype from Elon Musk's X name change to 'Gorklon Rust' sent it soaring. Community-driven with a cheeky vibe. #Solana "Mmm I just worry when Elon Musk change gis name 😆" Mmm I just worry when Elon Musk change gis name 😆 "Name change to elon mogs musk next plox" Name change to elon mogs musk next plox
Economic Times
05-05-2025
- Economic Times
Elon Musk's name change to ‘Gorklon Rust' on X sparks buzz
Elon Musk stirs intrigue with his latest X handle update to 'Gorklon Rust', referencing his AI chatbot and the Rust programming language. The playful update follows an AI-driven revamp of X's recommendation algorithm. Musk's quirky name changes, especially ones in reference to past memes, continue to capture attention and fuel online buzz. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in TechMore ≫ Elon Musk is at it again with the name and DP changes. The billionaire sparked intrigue by updating his X handle to ' Gorklon Rust ' on playful name seems to be in reference to "Grok", the AI chatbot from Musk's company xAI, and Rust, the programming language that is reportedly part of xAI's technical infrastructure. Musk also updated his profile picture to what appears to be a distorted version of the Grok could also be in reference to the meme coin 'Gorklon Rust' on the Solana blockchain, which is currently traded on decentralised platforms such as PumpSwap, Raydium, and is not the first time Musk has changed his name or profile picture on the social media platform he acquired in 2022. In December , he briefly adopted ' Kekius Maximus', possibly nodding to a meme-inspired cryptocurrency token, Kekius. The name is based on a lesser-known meme that combines the popular Pepe the Frog character with Maximus from caused the coin to surge by over 500% within latest name change comes shortly after Musk on Saturday revealed an overhaul of X's recommendation algorithm, which will now incorporate artificial intelligence to improve the user wrote, "The X recommendation algorithm is being replaced with a lightweight version of @Grok, so will soon be dramatically better!."'You should notice some improvement already,' he added.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
Elon Musk's name change to ‘Gorklon Rust' on X sparks buzz
Live Events Elon Musk is at it again with the name and DP changes. The billionaire sparked intrigue by updating his X handle to ' Gorklon Rust ' on playful name seems to be in reference to "Grok", the AI chatbot from Musk's company xAI, and Rust, the programming language that is reportedly part of xAI's technical infrastructure. Musk also updated his profile picture to what appears to be a distorted version of the Grok could also be in reference to the meme coin 'Gorklon Rust' on the Solana blockchain, which is currently traded on decentralised platforms such as PumpSwap, Raydium, and is not the first time Musk has changed his name or profile picture on the social media platform he acquired in 2022. In December , he briefly adopted 'Kekius Maximus', possibly nodding to a meme-inspired cryptocurrency token, Kekius . The name is based on a lesser-known meme that combines the popular Pepe the Frog character with Maximus from caused the coin to surge by over 500% within latest name change comes shortly after Musk on Saturday revealed an overhaul of X's recommendation algorithm, which will now incorporate artificial intelligence to improve the user wrote, "The X recommendation algorithm is being replaced with a lightweight version of @Grok, so will soon be dramatically better!."'You should notice some improvement already,' he added.
