Ten Signs of Fascism. America has all of them

Why historians are now using the f-word to describe what’s happening in America.

Elon Musk Explains Why the SpaceX Board Must Be Powerless to Fire Him

He needs to "make sure SpaceX stays focused on making life multiplanetary." It should sound familiar by now.

Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

By Yann Tessier and Marissa Davison LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in two separate...

Opinion - AI is raising the price of entry into the workforce. Education must lower it.

Artificial intelligence is creating an age of abundance, but education must lower the price of entry to ensure that workers are prepared to participate in it...

World's richest film bro very mad at Christopher Nolan over casting of fake 3,000-year-old woman

Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

ChatGPT Can Now Connect to Your Bank Account and See All Your Transactions

OpenAI unveiled a new feature on Friday that will allow users to share detailed financial information with the chatbot.

Musk v. Altman week 3: Musk and Altman traded blows over each other’s credibility. Now the jury will pick a side.

In the final week of the Musk v. Altman trial, lawyers traded blows over Elon Musk’s and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s credibility. Altman was grilled on his alleged history of lying and self-dealing involving companies that do business with OpenAI. But he fired ba…

These Politicians Want To Tax the Rich. But Why Do They Seem To Despise Them?

Are Jeff Bezos and other billionaires really evil just because they're wealthy?

Court grants Musk’s bid to add Craig Federighi to Apple/OpenAI lawsuit, spares Cook

Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi, has been added as a document custodian in xAI’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI. Here’s what that means. more…

WATCH: Jury set to deliberate in landmark tech case

Elon Musk was an early investor in OpenAI and is suing its CEO, Sam Altman, and his top deputy, accusing them of betraying plans to keep the artificial intelligence company as a nonprofit.

Everyone lost in Musk v. Altman

The trial revealed the worst side of the leaders running some of our most important tech companies.

Takeaways from Trump's trip to China: Taiwan, a new framework for relationship and flattery for Xi

For three days in China, President Donald Trump was unusually quiet, not speaking to reporters much and even mostly staying off social media. Trump's trip...

What’s the AI Endgame?

Chris Hayes on anxiety, automation, and how to emotionally survive the AI boom

2026.20: Shifting Alliances in a Changing World

The best Stratechery content from the week of May 11, 2026, including a new kind of computing, Elon Musk, and 360 degrees of US-China relations.

SpaceX is about to launch tallest and most powerful rocket in history

A record-breaking new version of Starship, due to launch within days, could form the basis of NASA's ambitious Artemis programme that aims to put humans back on the moon as soon as 2028

Check Your Fucking Sources, People

Outsourcing reference and data checks to unattended AI leads to hallucinated claims and harms credibility. Check your sources.

UPDATE: MAGA's 'ODYSSEY' Meltdown...

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X is fighting Andrew Tate’s attempt to unmask his critics

X is fighting for its users' right to anonymity against the far-right influencers and accused human traffickers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are seeking to unmask their online critics. The Tate brothers filed suit against the owners of more than a dozen socia…

Jensen Huang made a very Jensen Huang pit stop during Trump's China trip

The Nvidia CEO was spotted enjoying some noodles in Beijing after joining Trump's China trip.

America's most powerful CEOs don't have much to show from their China trip so far

By Laurie Chen and Casey Hall BEIJING/SHANGHAI, May 15 (Reuters) - With red-carpet treatment, selfies and culinary diplomacy, America's richest and most...

Anthropic outlines how the US could gain a 1-2 year AI lead on China

Anthropic said that "the window of opportunity to lock in that lead will not necessarily remain open for long."

After Trump’s pledge to ‘open up’ China, low expectations for summit deal

Washington and Beijing expected to extend trade truce, but analysts see only modest breakthrough in strained ties.

Trump and Xi set to hold 2nd round of talks ahead of high-stakes summit's conclusion

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold a second round of talks before Trump returns to the U.S.

Closing time

Today was closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial, and I almost feel bad writing about the unbelievable demolition derby I just witnessed. Steven Molo, Musk's lawyer, stumbled over his words. He at one point called Greg Brockman - a co-defendant - Greg …

Closing arguments begin in Elon Musk’s landmark lawsuit against OpenAI

Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of breaching charitable trust and prioritising profit over AI safety and nonprofit values.

Behold, the Elon Musk jackass trophy

Yesterday, in Musk v. Altman, before the jurors came in, Sam Altman's team passed up what looked - from a distance - like a little league trophy. It was not. Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers had the lawyers read the inscription aloud for the press: "Never stop being a …

Dow closes above 50,000 as investors eye Trump-Xi summit

Oil prices inched higher on Thursday.

Tim Cook Is in Trump’s Executive Entourage for China Summit

President Trump said on Truth Social that he will ask President Xi Jinping to ‘open up’ China

Who Won the Elon Musk vs OpenAI Trial?

The trial is wrapping up with closing arguments on Thursday, so it's time to speculate!

Trump’s Tech Posse in China, Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman, and Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories

Today on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss how Donald Trump’s visit to China could influence conversations between world leaders at a moment when the economic and foreign policy stakes couldn’t be higher.

"Chris Nolan Is Pissing On Homer’s Grave": Elon Musk Is Crashing Out About Lupita Nyong'o's Helen Of Troy Role, And MAGA Twitter Is In Shambles

"They expect real helen to be cast and they never knew how real helen looked because it's all just some imaginative poetry myth."View Entire Post ›

Delta won't use Starlink. Elon Musk is not happy.

Instead of picking Starlink, Delta tapped Amazon LEO to become its in-flight WiFi provider, sparking apparent irritation from Musk.

Delta won't use Starlink. Elon Musk is not happy.

When Businesspeople Run Government, the Government Doesn't Become a Business

Central planning from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump, and others reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes private...

Elon Musk Becomes Viral Sensation In China After He’s Spotted Making Goofy Move While On State Trip

“I love how Elon Musk is not like those bureaucrats in suits.”

LinkedIn Fanfiction

I was on the bus on my way to an important business meeting about the exponential growth of my MRR, when suddenly I noticed some troublemakers were hassling an old lady. Their caps were on backwards, their clothes were baggy, and probably thought the grindset…

Even Chinese Food is Getting Better Representation Than Women at the Trump-Xi Summit

Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

How companies weaponize the terms of service against you

Today, I’m talking with Brendan Ballou, founder of the Public Integrity Project and author of a new book, called When Companies Run the Courts, about the rise of forced arbitration. Brendan’s actually been on the show before — his previous book, Plunder, was …

WATCH: Birthday cheesecake falls ‘flat’ in viral frenzy

Lori Bergamotto breaks down "cheesecake gate" after a Colorado woman's post about a flattened cheesecake sparked a social media frenzy.

WATCH: Dad speaks out after winning grandparents’ visitation rights case

Single father Scott Naso was sued by his late wife's parents for visitation rights with his daughter in a Rhode Island case that lasted two years.

The Download: deepfake porn’s stolen bodies and AI sharing private numbers

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The shock of seeing your body used in deepfake porn When Jennifer got a research job in 2023, she ran her new professiona…

Who are the US CEOs in China with Trump, and what’s in it for them?

Top executives hope to expand their businesses in China as Trump aims for win ahead of midterm vote.

WATCH: Students raise money to protect eagle habitat

Elementary school students are holding lemonade stands and bake sales to help save an eagle habitat from being developed into luxury homes.

In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

I wanted an adventure after college, so I traveled abroad. Now I feel pressure to match my family's success.

A GenZer left high school early, ice climbed professionally, and interned at Tesla before starting her own company. Now she feels pressure to succeed.

WATCH: China's humanoid robots new technological advances amid global AI race

With the global race for artificial intelligence and robotics technology in full swing, David Muir takes a closer look at the humanoid robots being built in China – and how it could help humans.

WATCH: The rise in popularity of Americans getting 2nd passports

Maggie Rulli reports from Florence, Italy, as more Americans are leaving the U.S. behind and starting over overseas because of burnout, political views or their dream of living “la dolce vita.”

WATCH: Video shows Chattanooga officer save child from burning apartment

The four-year-old girl and her family are safe.

WATCH: Remarkable rescue after plane crashes in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida

With limited fuel, an Air Force combat rescue helicopter found all 11 victims and hoisted them to safety – completing the mission with just minutes to spare.

Sean Duffy Wants You to Take a Road Trip While Gas Prices Skyrocket

The transportation secretary’s new reality show comes at an inopportune time.

At The Money: Is SpaceX IPO Breaking Capitalism?

     At The Money: Is SpaceX IPO Breaking Capitalism? (May 13, 2026) Once upon a time, companies went public to raise money. Road shows, pitch decks, investor meetings — and eventually, you’d float some stock and IPO. That’s not the case anymore. Full transc…

WATCH: NHL star Matthew Schaefer gets big surprise

The New York Islanders defenseman was named the winner of the Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s rookie of the year.

Elon Musk Said He’d Stop Political Spending. He’s the Third-Largest Donor in the Midterms

And now he's accompanying Trump as a guest of honor in China.

OpenAI exec recalls 'tense exchange' where Elon Musk called him a 'jackass'

OpenAI's chief futurist told the federal jury in the Musk v. Altman trial that Elon Musk "snapped and called me a jackass" at a 2018 company meeting.

Does Trump need China to end the war in Iran?

What you need to know about Donald Trump vs President Xi

Digg Is Back Again, but With a New Format and Focus on AI

Using the 1,000 most influential voices in AI that also happen to be on X, Digg wants to be your source of AI news.

‘Maybe me too’: Elon Musk accepts some of the blame for Claude learning to blackmail users from ‘evil’ online AI stories

Anthropic recently released a report saying it had solved Claude’s “agentic misalignment,” or the bot’s behaviors that deviated from humans’ best interests.

Kickstarter Is The Latest Platform Seemingly Forced To Ban Adult Content By Payment Processors

Kickstarter has updated its content guidelines to prohibit several forms of NSFW content, and payment processor Stripe may be to blame

What to know as Trump visits Xi in China

Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.

The Download: making drugs in orbit and NASA’s nuclear-powered spacecraft

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. A plan to make drugs in orbit is going commercial A startup called Varda Space Industries is betting that the future of p…

Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow

By Laurie Chen, Trevor Hunnicutt and Heejin Kim BEIJING/SEOUL, May 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump landed in Beijing accompanied by an entourage that...

Jensen Huang Joins Trump’s Tycoon Entourage in China

Dry your eyes. The billionaire CEO of the world's most valuable company gets to go on this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Sam Altman Testifies That Elon Musk Wanted Control of OpenAI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand Tuesday in Elon Musk's trial against the company, testifying that Musk repeatedly sought control of OpenAI before leaving in 2018. Altman said he opposed putting AI "under the control of any one person," while Musk's lawye…

Sam Altman was winning on the stand, but it might not be enough

After two weeks of hearing from assorted witnesses that he was a lying snake, the jury finally heard from the lying snake himself: Sam Altman. At the end of the testimony, his lawyer William Savitt asked him how it felt to be accused of stealing a charity. "W…

Sam Altman's court appearance shines a light on his billions in tech investments

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's investments in Helion Energy, Cerebras, and other companies were shown in trial on Tuesday.

Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial

Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of OpenAI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.

OpenAI's Sam Altman takes the stand to fend off Elon Musk's accusations he 'stole a charity'

The trial pits two of tech's most famous personalities against each other and could lead to seismic changes for the maker of ChatGPT.

Trump downplays US-Iran differences as he heads to Beijing to meet with Xi

Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks, with his administration emphasising trade.

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury

PayPal Reaches $30M Settlement Over So-Called ‘DEI Program’ That Helped Black-Owned Businesses

PayPal was engaging in "illegal DEI," according to Trump's DOJ.

Sam Altman faces awkward grilling over 'toxic culture of lying'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was bombarded with questions from Elon Musk's attorney over whether he lies to advance his business interests.

Grok Is a Flop, But It May Not Matter to Elon Musk

Get ready to hear a lot more about data centers in space.

Sam Altman: Elon Musk wanted control of OpenAI even after death

Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.

Sam Altman says Elon Musk’s mind games were damaging OpenAI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Elon Musk did "huge damage" to the culture of the AI startup. During testimony as part of Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, Altman said Musk required OpenAI president Greg Brockman and former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever to rank rese…

Guess Who Canceled U.S. Hantavirus Research Last Year, at the Height of DOGE?

Researchers would have been studying this exact Andean strain of hantavirus already, until the Trump administration revoked their funding.

SpaceX and Anthropic, xAI’s Two Companies, Elon Musk and SpaceXAI’s Future

The Anthropic xAI deal is shocking but not surprising: Musk should double down on serving other companies.

"It was sort of amateur city": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella believes Sam Altman was fired out of jealousy, not for being consistently candid in his communications

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in the ongoing Musk v. Altman trial, indicating that the billionaire didn't raise any issues about the partnership and investments despite having his phone number.

Trump goes to China as Iran war smolders

President Trump says he has a great relationship with President Xi. His trip to China will provide a temperature check.

Britain pays Starlink millions despite Musk's calls to overthrow UK government

Satellite service supports troops and Ukraine, but payments may raise eyebrows after boss's political broadsides

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Testifies In OpenAI Trial

The Musk v. Altman trial entered its third week Monday, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and former OpenAI co-founder and renowned AI researcher Ilya Sutskever taking the stand. Nadella testified that Elon Musk never raised concerns to him that Microsoft's in…

In a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, nobody has more to lose than OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI co-founder and Microsoft CEO testify in Elon Musk v OpenAI trial

Ilya Sutskever Stands by His Role in Sam Altman’s OpenAI Ouster: ‘I Didn’t Want It to Be Destroyed’

The former OpenAI chief scientist may be estranged from the company, but he still came to its defense as he testified on Monday.

Tim Cook among CEOs confirmed for President Trump’s China trip

The White House has reportedly confirmed that Apple CEO Tim Cook will be among the executives accompanying President Trump on his trip to China this week. Here are the details. more…

OpenAI board member didn't look at the internet after firing Sam Altman

As a member of OpenAI's board, Ilya Sutskever voted to fire Sam Altman — but later changed his mind.

Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China

From Elon Musk to Tim Cook, here's the full list of top execs joining Trump on his China trip this week

Elon Musk Settles SEC Lawsuit For Spare Change, Proving Once Again That Rules Are For Other People

There are perks to spending over a quarter of a billion dollars getting your preferred candidate elected. A multi-month free pass to take a sledgehammer to the federal government, for starters. And, apparently, a sweetheart deal when the SEC comes knocking wi…

Apple, Boeing, Citi, Tesla, Meta executives to join Trump's China trip

WASHINGTON, May 11 () - More than one ‌dozen CEOs ‌and top executives will join ​the U. delegation as President Donald Trump travels to ‌China this ⁠week...

She had four kids with Elon Musk. Now she’s central to his courtroom fight.

Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. OAKLAND, Calif. - Shivon Zilis had her back...

White House invites Musk, Cook for Trump China trip, Bloomberg reports

May 11 () - The White House is inviting Tesla's Elon Musk ‌and Apple's Tim Cook to accompany ‌President Donald Trump on his trip to China ​this week, Bloomberg...

Joanna Stern is not a robot, but she lived with them

My guest today is longtime friend of the show Joanna Stern. You all know Joanna: she is the former senior personal technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, a former Decoder guest host, one of my cofounders here at The Verge, and also just one of my v…

Microsoft feared that OpenAI might jump to Amazon and badmouth Azure "on the way out" — internal emails revealed in court

Microsoft feared OpenAI might bolt to Amazon and publicly trash Azure, according to newly unsealed court filings

The Musk-Altman trial is in the final stretch. These big questions still remain.

As the Musk-OpenAI trial nears its end, major questions remain about Sam Altman, Ilya Sutskever, and what comes next.