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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said Intel will remain involved in Terafab, the chipmaking venture backed by SpaceX, Tesla and xAI that plans to use Intel's 14A process. Elon Musk separately denied rumors that his companies would bring in TSMC to build and operate the fab, insisting Terafab itself will construct and run the facility, though he suggested TSMC could 'sublease' part of it.
Federal filings analyzed by WIRED show Elon Musk's America PAC has spent $21 million of its $26.7 million total this cycle on seven competitive US Senate races. The spending as of October 6 skews heavily toward attacking Democratic candidates rather than directly supporting Republicans, with roughly double that ratio overall and triple in Senate contests specifically. This year's total spending is about a third of the $85.9 million America PAC had spent by the same point in 2024, when most money went to the presidential race.
Artificial, a comedy-drama from director Luca Guadagnino about OpenAI and the AI race, premiered at the New York Film Festival starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, Yuri Borisov as Ilya Sutskever, and Ike Barinholtz as Elon Musk. AmazonMGM originally held distribution rights but dropped the film this summer following Amazon's $50 billion deal with OpenAI, and indie distributor Neon subsequently picked it up.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have revealed plans to merge, creating a significant consolidation in the entertainment sector. The announcement was made on October 5, 2026, and details about the deal's structure and timeline are yet to be disclosed. This move signals a major shift in media industry strategies as companies seek to strengthen their competitive positions.
SpaceX's stock price has increased throughout October, approaching the peak levels seen in June when the company first listed on Nasdaq. The rally appears to be driven by multiple factors, though specific reasons are not detailed.
Shares of SpaceX surged nearly 8% on Monday, reaching levels not seen since mid-June, following positive analyst notes and recent historic launches. The rally has elevated Elon Musk's net worth to over a trillion dollars once again. Analysts from Morgan Stanley highlighted upcoming AI product releases, Starship progress, and new contracts as key drivers for the stock's growth, with a target price of $300.
Elon Musk announced that his artificial intelligence division, originally called SpaceXAI, will now be named SpaceXSI, with 'SI' standing for 'super intelligence.' The change was made after a social media prompt from a fan referencing a suggestion by President Donald Trump. Musk emphasized that the new name omits 'AI' in favor of 'SI' for a more impactful branding.
Elon Musk said Tesla extended its Austin robotaxi operating hours from 10pm to 11pm, explaining the limit exists to avoid hitting pets that are hard to see at night, specifically citing grey kittens on grey pavement. Tesla relies solely on cameras for its self-driving system, forgoing the radar and LIDAR sensors used by rival robotaxi operators.
Elon Musk confirmed on X that SpaceXAI, the division formed after SpaceX acquired xAI, will be renamed SpaceXSI. The move follows President Trump's executive order directing US government agencies to replace the term 'artificial intelligence' with 'Super Intelligence' in official communications. As of this report, SpaceXAI's website and X account still carry the old name.
A critique argues that the AI industry's foundational assumption—that the human brain operates like a computer processing input, computation, and output—oversimplifies human cognition. The piece traces this model back to Alan Turing and notes that even computing pioneer John von Neumann doubted computational models could capture the full complexity of the human nervous system. The author contends that as AI products become more embedded in daily life, this flawed mental model is causing real problems.
Elon Musk confirmed on X that discussions are underway with TSMC about a potential collaboration tied to his Terafab chipmaking initiative, saying 'something may come of it.' According to Tim Culpan's Culpium newsletter, the most likely arrangement would have TSMC own and operate a new fab serving only Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, with SpaceX/Terafab possibly investing or committing to chip purchase volumes; a less likely alternative would give SpaceX majority ownership with TSMC providing operational and process expertise.
Tesla has increased the number of its driverless Cybercab vehicles authorized for commercial service in Texas to nearly four times the count at launch a month ago. Riders have reported issues including long wait times, incorrect pickup and drop-off locations, and malfunctioning butterfly doors and trunks since the September 3 debut in Austin.