Musk Makes Headlines with Social Media Jabs and Protests
AI Brief Musk Makes Headlines with Social Media Jabs and Protests Sunday, May 17, 2026 7:49 AM Key Stories London protests lead to dozens of arrests — A massive security operation took place in London as far-right marchers and pro-Palestine protesters held simultaneous rallies, sparking online criticism from Elon Musk. Elon Musk takes a swing at Instagram — The tech mogul mocked men who use Instagram, claiming the platform is for girls while promoting his own site X as the place for serious discussion. Sam Altman's public image faces a trial test — Critics are questioning if the OpenAI CEO's reputation can survive ongoing legal fights with Musk that have painted the company's nonprofit status as a mere fig leaf. SpaceX IPO rumors heat up for June — Investors are buzzing over reports that a SpaceX IPO could be coming as early as June 12, potentially opening doors for global shareholders. Iowa DOGE government efficiency plans see mixed results — Several high-profile reco...