Seeking the system prompt Owing to the unknown contents of the data used to train Grok 4 and the random elements thrown into large language model (LLM) outputs to make them seem more expressive, divining the reasons for particular LLM behavior for someone without insider access can be frustrating. But we can use what we know about how LLMs work …
Read More »As Elon Musk pushes Robotaxis, Tesla faces trial over fatal Autopilot crash The Washington Post A lawsuit against Tesla and its driver-assistance technology goes to trial in Florida NPR Tesla Faces First Jury Trial Tied to Its Autopilot System The New York Times Jury selection begins in trial against Tesla in connection to autopilot system safety concerns WSVN Tesla Goes to Trial Over Fatal …
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott is refusing to release months’ worth of emails sent to Elon Musk and his companies under public records laws, according to a joint report from ProPublica, The Texas Newsroom, and The Texas Tribune. After initially agreeing to an information request, the governor’s office argued that the emails are covered by a law that prevents the disclosure …
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Linda Yaccarino’s resignation from X as chief executive marked the end of a high-pressure — and at times emotional — two-year stint that insiders described as riddled with stress, conflict and power struggles, according to a report. At times, Yaccarino was reportedly tearful in the office, worn down by the overwhelming demands of working under Elon Musk and the …
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk‘s plan to terraform Mars is the “stupidest thing” one can pursue, says astrophysicist and author Adam Becker. In an interview last month, Becker explained why the red planet could not and should not be occupied and how billionaires like Musk and Jeff Bezos are selling “sci-fi fantasies.” In his new book ‘More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, …
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Billionaire Elon Musk shocked his xAI workers by asking them to download a productivity tracking software on their personal computers. Musk made downloading the software, called Hubstaff, mandatory for all employees working to tutor his artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, requiring it even for those without a company-issued computer, Business Insider reported. Employees were given a July 11 deadline to install …
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One Elon Musk business might be making a big investment in another. According to a Wall Street Journal report that cites investors close to SpaceX, the company has agreed to invest $2 billion in Musk’s AI startup xAI. The investment would reportedly be part of the $5 billion equity raise (along with another $5 billion in debt) that Morgan Stanley …
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In the world of technology, few rivalries have been as intense as the ongoing battle between Elon Musk and Tim Cook. Both heads of iconic companies, Musk and Cook, have repeatedly clashed over everything from innovation to market dominance. The latest chapter in their ongoing feud has been marked by an ambitious offer from Musk that could have drastically changed …
Read More »Elon Musk Is Back at Work and Burning Through Executives The Wall Street Journal Linda Yaccarino is leaving Elon Musk’s X after two years as CEO CNN Linda Yaccarino goes from X CEO to ex-CEO The Economist Elon Musk’s X faces an uncertain future Axios Yaccarino’s Break From Musk Was Months in the Making The Wall Street Journal Source link
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Linda Yaccarino: Elon Musk’s X deputy who ‘tried to ride the tiger’ Financial Times Linda Yaccarino is leaving Elon Musk’s X after two years as CEO CNN X advertisers silent after Grok goes off the rails, CEO resigns NBC News Elon Musk’s X faces an uncertain future Axios Week in Review: X CEO Linda Yaccarino steps down Yahoo Finance Source link
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