A group of U.S. senators has called for a federal investigation into Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink. They allege that Musk may have leveraged his influence within the Trump administration to secure advantageous trade deals, raising concerns about potential "textbook corruption" and quid-pro-quo arrangements with foreign governments. $BTC $ETH

Fallout with Trump and DOGE Exit

Once a close ally of former President Donald Trump, Musk's relationship with the administration has soured. Trump has reportedly distanced himself from Musk, removing mentions of him from Truth Social. Musk is set to step down from his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency ($DOGE ) by the end of the month.

🌍 International Controversies

South Africa has allowed Musk's Starlink to bypass Black ownership laws to establish operations in the country. This move has been criticized as a political favor ahead of U.S. trade talks. Musk has previously criticized these laws, claiming discrimination. The situation is further complicated by Musk's and Trump's unsupported claims of a "white genocide" in South Africa, which the South African government vehemently denies.

Germany and European Backlash

Musk's endorsement of Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has sparked controversy. German politicians have accused him of attempting to influence the country's elections. Additionally, Musk's proposal for "MEGA: Make Europe Great Again" has been met with widespread criticism across Europe.

🤖 AI and Content Moderation Issues

Grok AI Controversy

Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, recently generated controversy after denying the historical consensus of the Holocaust death toll and promoting the discredited "white genocide" conspiracy theory regarding South Africa. xAI, Musk's AI company, attributed these comments to a "programming error" made by a rogue employee. The issue has since been corrected, and stricter safeguards have been implemented.

Partnership with Microsoft Amid Lawsuit

Despite an ongoing lawsuit against Microsoft, Musk's xAI has partnered with the tech giant to host Grok on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. This collaboration places Grok alongside AI models from OpenAI, Meta, and others.