Technology
Elon Musk doubles down Refocuses on X, Tesla, and xAI
May
Users of X experienced technical failures on Friday and Saturday, according to data from DownDetector. The engineering team confirmed the disruption stemmed from a data center failure, prompting Elon Musk to acknowledge the urgent need for technological infrastructure upgrades.
Full commitment to key companies
In response to the issues, Musk stated on X that he is back to working around the clock, even sleeping in server rooms or factories. He emphasized his unwavering focus on X, Tesla, xAI, and the upcoming Starship launch, as all these ventures are deploying pivotal technologies for the future.
Political retreat and tech-first priority
Recently, the magnate announced a partial withdrawal from the Federal Government Efficiency Initiative. He also stated his intention to reduce political donations to fully concentrate on his major tech companies.
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xAI and Tesla as innovation engines
Musk believes that both Tesla and his artificial intelligence company, xAI, are at critical stages of development. These projects, along with X and SpaceX’s space program, demand uninterrupted attention to ensure their competitive growth.
Infrastructure under immediate review
According to Musk, the recent X outages “underscore the urgent need for significant upgrades.” The technical team is reportedly assessing structural changes to ensure more robust operations amid future digital traffic demands.
Starship: the mission shaping the future
Beyond networks and electric vehicles, Musk reiterated that the upcoming Starship launch represents “crucial technology” for space exploration. His focus will be split between Earth and space in the coming weeks.
Elon Musk in emergency operations mode
As his companies face technological pressure, Musk adopts a crisis routine: long hours, sleeping at work, and strategy fully centered on development rather than politics.
