Tesla Murder? How a Hacker at Starbucks Uncovered the Crash Data Tesla Claimed It Didnāt Have
In this episode, we unpack the stunning $243 million jury verdict against Tesla tied to a 2019 fatal crash in Key Largo. The case took a dramatic turn when a hackerāknown online as @greentheonlyārecovered key crash data inside a Miami Starbucks that Tesla claimed it couldn't find for years. That file became the centerpiece of a courtroom battle over Autopilotās role in the death of Naibel Benavides Leon and the catastrophic injuries suffered by Dillon Angulo.We explore how Teslaās own systems automatically uploaded and then unlinked the data after the crash, and why the company said it didnāt intentionally suppress the evidence. Youāll hear how internal testimony revealed that someone at Tesla may have deleted the file from its servers and how a persistent legal team and one technical expert uncovered it anyway.This episode also looks at the broader legal and financial fallout: pending lawsuits, investor backlash, and new questions about Teslaās approach to data transparency and Autopilot safety. Plus, we break down what the annotated crash video revealed about the vehicleās final momentsāand why this case could shift how future Autopilot lawsuits are fought in court.Topics Covered:The 2019 crash and its aftermathTeslaās handling of Autopilot crash dataThe hackerās role in recovering the missing fileLegal strategy and courtroom evidenceJury verdict and damagesFederal investigations into AutopilotInvestor lawsuits tied to Teslaās autonomy claimsThe road ahead for Teslaās legal challenges
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SpaceX Starship flight 10 Update
SpaceX Starship flight 10 Update
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Elon Musk Speech At SpaceX Starship Launch #10
Elon Musk Speech At SpaceX Starship Launch #10
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Schatz Warns That Codifying DOGE Cuts Will Boomerang Once Democrats Retake Power
Schatz Warns That Codifying DOGE Cuts Will Boomerang Once Democrats Retake Power
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Musk Open-Sources Grok 2.5, fighting OpenAI
Elon Musk just dropped one of the boldest moves in AI this year. His company xAI has fully open-sourced Grok 2.5, a massive language model that rivals GPT-4 in benchmarks. Unlike OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, which keep their most advanced systems locked away, Musk released Grok under the Apache 2.0 license. That means anyone can download it, tweak it, and even use it for commercial projects with no strings attached.In this episode, we break down what Grok 2.5 actually is, from its 314 billion parameter mixture-of-experts design to the smaller 25 billion parameter version for lighter deployments. We look at why Musk made this move now, how it ties into his ongoing feud with OpenAI, and what it means for developers who want strong models without corporate restrictions.Weāll also unpack the strategic side: how open-sourcing Grok 2.5 helps xAI compete without Amazon- or Microsoft-level funding, how it leverages the X platform to grow faster, and why Musk thinks openness beats secrecy when it comes to AI. Whether youāre building apps, following AI politics, or just curious how Musk plans to fight Big Tech with code, this episode gives you the full story.
The Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk.
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