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Serena Ramirez 2/26/25 Serena Ramirez 2/26/25

Elon Musk's Grok 3 Is Here—Because of Course It Is

Grok 3, Elon Musk’s latest AI venture, arrives with grand claims of superiority, but its proprietary nature, security concerns, and political entanglements raise questions about whether it’s a true breakthrough or just another chapter in the ongoing AI arms race.

Serena Ramirez 12/18/24 Serena Ramirez 12/18/24

Can Bluesky Really Replace X (Twitter)?

Bluesky, a decentralized social media app, offers a safer, user-focused alternative to X, but faces tough competition.

Doug Erickson 12/16/24 Doug Erickson 12/16/24

Elon Musk vs. OpenAI: A Battle Over Profit, Power, and Mission

Discover the dramatic power struggle behind OpenAI’s evolution from nonprofit to for-profit, Elon Musk’s controversial departure, and the ongoing legal battle shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Doug Erickson 9/4/23 Doug Erickson 9/4/23

X Marks the Musk! A Deep Dive into Elon's "X-traordinary" Naming Conventions

Let's talk about Elon Musk: the billionaire entrepreneur, the wannabe Martian, and apparently the guy who's single-handedly trying to buy all the X's from the alphabet.