Elon, Inc. Getting Inside Government Is Good Business
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Feb 11, 2025 
In this discussion, Bloomberg reporter Josh Wingrove and New York Magazine's John Herrman delve into Elon Musk's controversial maneuvers in Washington and Silicon Valley. Wingrove highlights the legal challenges Musk faces, raising questions about potential constitutional crises. Herrman explores how Musk's business decisions, including a failed approach to acquire OpenAI, intertwine with his political endorsements and strategies. Together, they unravel the complex relationships between Musk's ventures, government influence, and the tech industry’s evolving landscape.
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Musk's OpenAI Bid
- Musk led an investor group to bid $97.4 billion for OpenAI.
- Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, swiftly rejected the offer but jokingly offered to buy X.
Doge's Legal Challenges
- Elon Musk's Doge initiative faces mounting pushback as federal judges declare his actions potentially illegal.
- His influence within the government raises concerns about a potential constitutional crisis.
Origin of Doge
- Doge was Musk's idea, proposed to Trump during an audio space.
- This highlights Musk's proactive role and the administration's unchecked power.