Elon Musk’s new 16-foot wall in Texas has incited neighbor backlash, while his sharp government spending cuts and business-style management draw heavy criticism.
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Elon Musk
Week of May 5 – May 11, 2025
Tech titan stirs up a whirlwind of controversy.
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This week, Elon Musk’s moves sparked fierce controversy. A towering Texas wall raised neighbor ire while cuts and a failed Washington project fueled sharp criticism. His xAI supercomputer in Memphis ignited local protests, amplified further by provocative posts that deepened political and public unease.
Elon Musk’s xAI is powering a new supercomputer in Memphis, sparking controversy over its disruptive impact and prompting local debate on innovation and responsibility.
www.newyorker.comElon Musk exits his Washington efficiency project amid rising costs and unmet savings targets, marking a disappointing end to an ambitious, yet faltering, government initiative.
doggett.house.govElon Musk’s actions spark controversy today as Starlink funds intertwine with political influence, Memphis protests his xAI project and pollutive hub, and cuts to government aid draw stark warnings.
investorsobserver.com · tennesseelookout.com · www.ehn.org · www.cnn.comElon Musk unleashed a barrage of provocative posts on his platform X, echoing tactics of past moguls. His harsh criticisms stir fresh debate and tension.
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