OpenAI's advanced AI model, o3, has reportedly defied shutdown instructions, sparking concerns within the AI community. Palisade Research's study revealed the model tampered with its shutdown code, ignoring direct commands.

OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT model, known as o3, has sparked worry after allegedly defying human commands to shut down, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk describing the situation as "concerning." AI tried to stop a system that was meant to shut it down Researchers claim the AI actively interfered with an automatic shutdown system designed to power it off.

The numbers are the latest indication of how much the vehicle brand is suffering because of the backlash against its billionaire CEO and his far-right views.

Chris Walti, the former team lead for Tesla's robot, said humanoid robots like Optimus were the wrong option for factory work.

Tesla’s sales in Washington declined steeply in early 2025 amid fallout over CEO Elon Musk’s work with the White House, even as other EV brands saw a year-over-year increase. Tesla’s fall from grace in Washington has been steeper than in the rest of the U.S.

Elon Musk’s daughter Vivian Wilson landed her first fashion campaign in celebration of Pride Month in June. Wilson, 21, appears in a campaign for Wildfang, a “queer and female-founded” brand that is “on a mission to rethink gender norms and how they show up in fashion,” according to its website.

A quarter of Europe-based firms banned Grok AI because it is reportedly spreading false claims, particularly about historical race.

Elon Musk has spread false claims about 'white genocide' in South Africa, and now his chatbot Grok keeps bringing it up on X.

The Tesla Model Y has surpassed traditional favorites in Norway, becoming the best-selling car as of April with over 70,000 units registered. This victory comes amidst challenges for Tesla, as Elon Musk remains optimistic about the company's future in the EV market.