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Oct 2025
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Musk’s xAI Expands Fundraise to $20 Bill...

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Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss the curious financial structure Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is using to expand its ongoing fundraise. Plus, Tesla unveils cheaper versions of its top-selling EV models. And, the UK Minister for AI discusses increased investments between the UK and US on tech innovation.

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