Elon Musk announced he will dedicate nearly all his time to his companies following a major X outage. The billionaire revealed his plans after thousands of users faced disruptions. He emphasized the need for immediate operational improvements.
Musk stated he will now work “24/7” to oversee critical projects at X, Tesla, and SpaceX. He also confirmed an upcoming Starship launch next week. The outage exposed flaws in X’s redundancy systems, which Musk admitted must be fixed quickly.
Earlier this week, Musk decided to reduce his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He previously spent almost seven days a week on DOGE initiatives. Now, he plans to limit his work there to just one or two days weekly.
The tech mogul explained that DOGE has already saved billions by cutting wasteful spending. However, he believes the agency could achieve even more. Musk remains committed to DOGE’s $2 trillion budget reduction goal despite scaling back his role.
Meanwhile, Tesla investors welcomed Musk’s decision to refocus on his companies. Tesla’s sales have recently declined, raising concerns among shareholders. Musk assured them he would prioritize innovation and production improvements.
Additionally, Musk’s political ties have sparked backlash, including anti-Tesla protests. Critics argue his work with the Trump administration conflicts with Tesla’s progressive image. Musk, however, remains unfazed and continues balancing business and policy roles.
Reflecting on his first 100 days at DOGE, Musk compared the experience to launching a startup. He described the initial phase as intense but necessary to streamline government operations. Now, he believes the agency can function with less direct oversight.
As Musk shifts his focus, industry analysts wonder how his 24/7 work schedule will impact his companies. With X’s stability in question and Tesla’s challenges mounting, his hands-on approach could prove crucial.
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