

Elon Musk Podcast
Stage Zero
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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Apr 7, 2026 • 15min
UPDATE: Anthropic accidentally leaked Claude Code source
A deep dive into a major source code leak that exposed unreleased AI features and risky supply chain attacks. Conversation covers a stealthy 'Undercover Mode' that hides AI contributions and an autonomous agent called KAIROS. They discuss novel memory 'dream' cycles, quota-draining bugs, and how attackers weaponized the exposed architecture. The segment warns about enterprise access and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Apr 6, 2026 • 17min
AI advice for founders
A lively dive into the CEO dilemma of adopting AI amid legal and fiduciary risk. A contrast between AI-native startups and legacy incumbents highlights architectural clashes. Practical talk on data flywheels and how deep workflow integration shields competitive advantage. Exploration of autonomous systems replacing labor in finance and biotech. Discussion of legal, audit, and security obligations for explainable AI governance.

Apr 6, 2026 • 14min
SpaceX Starship V3 Launch Update
Discussion of Starship V3's larger size, mass reductions, and 200-ton reusable payload capability. Coverage of Raptor 3's full-flow design and record thrust. Deep dive into manufacturing advances like Star Factory automation and 3D-printed plumbing. Talk about redesigned three-fin grid fins, mid-air booster catch plans, and FAA airspace approvals with airline impact concerns.

Apr 5, 2026 • 13min
Tesla Cybercab Manufacturing and Autonomous Realities
A look at Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab design and how it’s being built in Texas. A deep dive into the gap between ambitious autonomy claims and on-the-ground deployment numbers. Discussion of manufacturing shortcuts like unboxed assembly and plastic body panels. Examination of regulatory workarounds, hidden remote operators, and hardware obsolescence risks for fleet economics.

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Apr 4, 2026 • 14min
SpaceX merges with xAI for IPO
A blockbuster corporate reshuffle combining rocket manufacturing with a cash-hungry AI stack and a surprise $1.75 trillion IPO filing. Plans to put AI compute into orbit and engineer space-based cooling get technical attention. Rival plans for 51,000 AI satellites and laser-linked orbital networks spark regulatory and legal showdown. Underwriting tactics, retail share mechanics, and content safety controversies add high-stakes drama.

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Apr 3, 2026 • 13min
Meta sacrifices human oversight for AI
Discussion centers on Meta replacing professional fact-checking with crowdsourced Community Notes and the risks that creates in repressive states and elections. They cover layoffs and staff fleeing to AI roles while legacy projects suffer. The conversation highlights fast-spreading AI deepfakes, algorithmic moderation errors, and global regulatory clashes over platform accountability.

Apr 3, 2026 • 17min
AI robots and drones shepherding desert sheep
Robotic waterers use facial-recognition AI to track individual sheep health and steer grazing. Autonomous drones monitor remote rangelands and can replace costly helicopter mustering. Teams tackle thermal-sensor limits, virtual fencing, and targeted grazing to fight invasive plants. Scientists aim to pair behavioral and genetic data to breed hardier, more efficient flocks.

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Apr 2, 2026 • 15min
Anthropic Accidentally Leaked Claude Code
A major source-code leak and how a misplaced debug file exposed hundreds of thousands of lines of internal logic. Reconstruction of unreleased features like a digital pet and a proactive background assistant. Discovery of an Undercover Mode that would strip AI attribution and the resulting debates about transparency, copyright, and supply-chain security risks.

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Apr 1, 2026 • 16min
Oracle Fired 30,000 to Build AI
A large tech firm fires tens of thousands in pre-dawn layoffs to redirect money into massive AI data centers. Discussion covers surveillance tools that recorded workers before cutting access and the morale shock across global offices. Conversation touches on a half-trillion AI joint venture, energy and geopolitical risks for mega data centers, and the loss of institutional knowledge as teams shrink.

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Mar 31, 2026 • 7min
Innocent people jailed by faulty facial recognition
A dive into how facial recognition errors lead to wrongful arrests and the human toll of misidentification. Stories include a grandmother jailed after an AI match and other cases of biased biometric failures. Research on racial and demographic accuracy gaps and how police procedures and vendor practices interact are discussed. The conversation ends with policy responses and calls for stronger safeguards.


