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Are robots going to replace human surgeons soon? Here's what Musk predicts

Medtronic, an Ireland-based healthcare company that develops medical technology, recently experimented with its Hugo robot, which assisted in performing 137 real surgeries

Best of BS Opinion: India needs a new approach to managing gold and water

Today, we look at the challenges and opportunities that India faces in various areas, from gold to flowers to water, and most importantly, China.

Tales of influence, ambition: 3 books about tech, politics and big business

Germany's big businesses profited thanks to their collaboration, and after the war most executives escaped blame, keeping much of the plundered wealth even after millions died

As Elon Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity fell, shows poll

Elon Musk spent years building cachet as a business titan and tech visionary, brushing aside critics and sceptics to become the richest person on the planet. But as Musk gained power in Washington in recent months, his popularity has waned, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research. Just 33 per cent of US adults have a favourable view of Musk, the chain-saw-wielding, late-night-posting, campaign-hat-wearing public face of President Donald Trump's efforts to downsize and overhaul the federal government. That share is down from 41 per cent in December. It was a shame that he crashed and burned his reputation, said Ernest Pereira, 27, a Democrat who works as a lab technician in North Carolina. He bought into his own hype. The poll found that about two-thirds of adults believe Musk has held too much influence over the federal government during the past few months although that influence may be coming to an end. The billionaire entrepreneur i

Elon Musk's DOGE cuts $400 mn in AmeriCorps grants affecting thousands

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, was created in 1993 by President Bill Clinton and annually enrolls over 200,000 individuals to serve organisations

New financials from Musk's X debt sale show shift toward AI, subscriptions

The platform, formerly known as Twitter Inc., posted $91 million in revenue tied to data licensing and subscriptions in February, a 30 per cent increase from a year earlier

100 days of DOGE: Deep cuts spark chaos and delays across US agencies

Nearly 100 days into what Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have called a mission to make the federal bureaucracy more efficient

Morgan Stanley looking to sell remaining $1.23 billion of X debt: Report

The move would allow the investment bank to shed the debt tied to a deal that drew significant attention. Musk has dramatically reshaped the social media platform since taking control

Americans see govt as inefficient, but sceptical if Musk & DOGE can fix it

Recent poll suggests that while many Americans support improving government efficiency, there is growing concerns about Elon Musk's leadership of DOGE causing sharp divisions among US voters

Tesla's Q1 slump sees Musk shifting focus, but challenges loom for company

The bigger problem is that Tesla's ageing vehicle lineup has collided with increasing competition, something that Musk's DOGE duties compounded but did not create

Musk to spend less time at DOGE as Tesla's Q1 profits drop sharply

US billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration and his drive to cut federal spending have sparked widespread criticism and global protests

Elon Musk's DOGE slashes $135 mn funding to fight deepfakes, misinformation

The cuts impact dozens of active grants, including several programmes focused on combating misinformation and AI deepfakes, according to the document

Tesla looks to American, Indian chipmakers to diversify supply chain

After Tata Electronics, Tesla has held discussions with Mumbai-headquartered CG Semi for potential chip sourcing

Tesla bull issues 'code red,' urges Musk to step back from DOGE role

Tesla shares have fallen 43 per cent since January 17. When the company reports earnings Tuesday, it will face questions about volume sales for 2025

Elon Musk praises PM Modi, says he will visit India as Tesla preps launch

Elon Musk confirmed he will visit India later this year, as Tesla prepares to launch its electric vehicles in the country

Tesla owner files class-action suit over warranty-voiding odometers

A Tesla owner is suing the company, claiming odometers were altered to end warranties faster, and is seeking a class-action lawsuit for all affected drivers

PM Narendra Modi speaks with Elon Musk on technology and innovation

Two of Musk's companies - Starlink and Tesla - are waiting to enter the Indian market

Modi speaks to Elon Musk amid tariff tensions, stresses India-US tech ties

PM Modi has a phone call with Elon Musk, assuring public that collaboration with US companies continues amid Trump's tariff war

Baltimore judge temporarily limits DOGE access to social security data

A federal judge on Thursday imposed new restrictions on billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, limiting its access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans. US District Judge Ellen Hollander issued a preliminary injunction in the case, which was brought by a group of labour unions and retirees who allege DOGE's recent actions violate privacy laws and present massive information security risks. Hollander had previously issued a temporary restraining order. The injunction does allow DOGE staffers to access data that's been redacted or stripped of anything personally identifiable, if they undergo training and background checks. During a federal court hearing Tuesday in Baltimore, Hollander repeatedly asked the government's attorneys why DOGE needs seemingly unfettered access to the agency's troves of sensitive personal information to uncover Social Security fraud.

Musk's SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

Musk's rocket and satellite company is partnering with software maker Palantir and drone builder Anduril on a bid to build key parts of Golden Dome