Elon Musk isn’t just the world’s richest man—he’s one of the most influential people alive. His companies have transformed industries, his wealth has shattered records, and his politics now shape ...

“Racism and capitalism are impossible to separate from each other in the American story,” says author Quinn Slobodian. “And [Elon] Musk is a modern variant of that.” Credit: Alex Brandon/AP Elon Musk ...

Stock in Mr. Musk’s rocket and satellite maker closed just above $161, up more than 19 percent from its I.P.O. price. Ryan Mac and Lauren Hirsch Ryan Mac reported from Los Angeles and Lauren Hirsch ...

The interview started cordially enough, with Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes asking Musk about his thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence. Musk said many things that he’s said before, ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Elon Musk is an avatar of digital capitalism: He both embodies and defines it. In ...