The Elon Effect

Elon Musk says Tesla is developing a new vehicle that’s “way cooler than a minivan.” In this episode of The Elon Effect, we explore what that could mean and whether Tesla is finally entering the full-size family SUV market.

SpaceX is reportedly preparing to file for its IPO, potentially raising over $75 billion and entering the market at a massive valuation.

In this episode of The Elon Effect, we break down what the SpaceX IPO could look like and what it means for the future of space and investing.

Neuralink’s first human patient is reporting major progress, using a brain implant to control a computer cursor and play video games with his thoughts.

In this episode of The Elon Effect, we explore what this breakthrough means for the future of brain-computer interfaces and medical technology.

Elon Musk has unveiled Terafab, a massive chip manufacturing project combining Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. The goal is to produce advanced AI processors at scale to support robotics, autonomous driving, and space-based computing.

In this episode of The Elon Effect, we break down what Terafab is and why it could reshape the future of AI.

NASA is revising its Artemis Moon mission plan, reducing Boeing’s role and giving SpaceX’s Starship a much larger responsibility.

In this episode of The Elon Effect, we break down the shift, what it means for the future of the Moon mission, and how SpaceX is becoming central to NASA’s plans.

Tesla is buying $4.3 billion worth of battery cells from LG Energy Solution to power its growing energy storage business. The deal highlights Tesla’s increasing focus on energy as demand rises from AI and data centers.

In this episode of The Elon Effect, we break down what this means for Tesla’s future beyond cars.

SpaceX has reached a major milestone with over 10,000 Starlink satellites now operating in orbit. The company continues to dominate the satellite internet market while preparing for its next phase with Starship and Starlink V3.

In this episode of The Elon Effect, we break down how SpaceX achieved this milestone and what it means for the future of global internet access.

Elon Musk is taking OpenAI to court in a massive lawsuit seeking up to $134 billion in damages. He claims the company abandoned its nonprofit mission and shifted toward profit, benefiting investors like Microsoft.

In this episode of The Elon Effect, we break down the case, the upcoming trial, and what it could mean for the future of artificial intelligence.

Elon Musk says Tesla’s “Terafab” project to manufacture artificial intelligence chips could launch soon. The massive semiconductor facility would help Tesla meet the growing demand for AI processors used in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and large-scale computing.

In this episode of The Elon Effect, we break down what the Terafab project is, why Tesla may need to build its own chip factories, and how it could shape the future of Tesla’s AI ambitions.

Elon Musk is carrying out a major shake-up at his artificial intelligence startup xAI after its Grok coding tools fell behind competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Multiple cofounders have left the company as Musk brings in engineers from Tesla and SpaceX to audit the startup and rebuild its technology. The restructuring also affects the ambitious “Macrohard” project aimed at building AI systems capable of automating entire software companies.

In this episode of The Elon Effect, we break down what’s happening inside xAI, why Grok is struggling to compete in the AI coding race, and how Musk plans to rebuild the company to challenge the leaders in artificial intelligence.