Elon Musk
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Elon Reeve Musk is a South African-born American entrepreneur and businessman who leads Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly Twitter), and xAI. He has been the wealthiest person in the world since 2021 and is a leading figure in space exploration, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence.
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Mentions of Elon Musk per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, culture & entertainment.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | 2.06‰ | 1 |
| Aug 22 | 0.33‰ | 1 |
| Aug 25 | 1.04‰ | 2 |
| Aug 31 | 1.17‰ | 2 |
| Sep 8 | 0.44‰ | 1 |
| Sep 17 | 0.34‰ | 1 |
| Sep 20 | 1.28‰ | 2 |
| Sep 23 | 1.25‰ | 1 |
| Sep 25 | 1.21‰ | 1 |
| Sep 28 | 0.79‰ | 1 |
| Oct 1 | 1.02‰ | 1 |
| Oct 6 | 0.72‰ | 1 |
Why is it trending?
AI risk, Paramount’s merger, and film references drive Musk discussions
The Ezra Klein Show discusses Musk’s warning that humans could become a bootloader for AI and lose control of it, alongside debate over AI safety.[1][2]
The Big Picture connects Musk to Paramount’s proposed merger investment, while also discussing a forthcoming film portraying him.[3][4]
The Rewatchables jokes about whether people would be upset if Musk bought Paramount while discussing the Paramount merger.[5]
The Shawn Ryan Show uses Musk in varied contexts: a joke comparing Joe Biden’s walk with one of Musk’s robots, a claim about data being the next oil, and an example of someone able to buy a lighthouse.[6][7][8]
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- 1.The Ezra Klein Show · Jensen Huang Thinks A.I. Alarmism Has Gone Too FarEzra Klein · Sep 23 · Listen at 59:52 ↗
“And a lot of the people who are very foundational in creating the form of AI we see now seem to believe that there's a very good shot it could, we could lose control of it. Elon Musk has talked about human beings being a bootloader for AI.”
- 2.The Ezra Klein Show · We Can't Lose Control of A.I.Ezra Klein · Sep 20 · Listen at 19:51 ↗
“You solve them through practice. And the irony, the irony is that in many cases, they chose that path because they were worried that people already building AI were too reckless or too commercial in their approach. You can read it in the em”
- 3.The Big Picture · ‘Primetime’ Is a Robert Pattinson Transformation and the Nightmare Media Movie of Our Time, With Lance Oppenheim!Sean Fennessey · Sep 25 · Listen at 3:16 ↗
“And my lowness was lowered. When word that Elon Musk was maybe going to be a part of the investment in Paramount, because this is a $110 billion acquisition and David Ellison and co. need money and there's going to be a lot of debt. And I w”
- 4.The Big Picture · The 10 Best Movies at the Telluride and Venice Film Festivals. Plus: Nathan Fielder’s Stunning Elizabeth Holmes Doc.Sean Fennessey · Sep 8 · Listen at 6:16 ↗
“of what Mark Zuckerberg helped to launch in the world of social media in the 2000s. I hope this is good. I don't, you know, I don't really know what to say. Garfield, you're a Borisov. You mentioned that you saw a four -hour documentary, wh”
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The conversation on X
X focuses on Terafab uncertainty, Intel pressure and broader views of Musk
Most X posts repeat news that Musk confirmed preliminary TSMC discussions about Terafab, while noting that no agreement has been announced. The opinion posts split between urging Musk to use TSMC, warning that the project may be overhyped, and arguing that TSMC’s involvement could harm Intel.
A separate group praises Musk as a builder of future technologies, citing space, renewable-energy and other ventures. Another post defends his reputation against documentary allegations, while other posts express personal, unrelated or hostile views.
X largely matches the podcast story on the TSMC–Terafab development and possible Intel competition. It adds stronger skepticism about whether Terafab is proven, a direct argument for relying on TSMC, and broader praise or criticism of Musk beyond the semiconductor story.
Points of view
Share of the 13 posts that take a position
- Musk actively creates the future31%
Musk is portrayed as someone who turns ambitious future-oriented ideas into real projects rather than merely predicting change. Supporters cite his ventures and technological initiatives as evidence.
“"Others predict the future. Elon wills it into existence."”
@NeuroRadOnc · Oct 7
“SpaceX’s reusable rocket technology exemplifies Elon Musk’s commitment to sustainability in space exploration.”
@lysa10 · Oct 7
“Tesla’s solar products empower individuals to adopt renewable energy, thanks to Elon Musk’s vision.”
@Daianinha24 · Oct 7
Other views: 69%
77% of the 56 posts report news or ask questions without taking a position.
Tone toward Elon Musk on X
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- Very negative 1
- Negative 2
- Neutral 44
- Positive 5
- Very positive 4
Also discussed
- TSMC and Terafab discussions
- Intel’s competitive position
- Terafab uncertainty
- Musk as a technology builder
- Documentary allegations and reputation
- Note: Many posts are news reposts rather than original analysis.
- Note: Some posts concern Musk generally or appear unrelated to the Terafab discussion.
Written by AI from 56 posts on X in the week to Oct 7. Shares count the posts read, not a poll of opinion; quoted posts are shown as written.
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