Elon Musk Is a Trillionaire Again. He’s Also Reaching New Heights of Self-Debasement

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What happened

He's committed to this cringeworthy "Super Intelligence" rebrand, and it's an ugly thing to watch.

Key facts

  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:57:10 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

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