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Forbes Names Elon Musk America's #1 Innovator: What It Means in 2026 | Taha Abbasi
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Forbes Names Elon Musk America's #1 Innovator: What It Means in 2026 | Taha Abbasi

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Forbes has named Elon Musk America's #1 innovator on its inaugural "America's 250…

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Solid-State Batteries in 2026: How Close Are We Really? | Taha Abbasi

Solid-state batteries have been "five years away" for two decades. But in 2026, Taha Abbasi sees genuine progress that suggests the…

How AI Is Reshaping Car Insurance: The Data Revolution Nobody Expected | Taha Abbasi
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How AI Is Reshaping Car Insurance: The Data Revolution Nobody Expected | Taha Abbasi

The car insurance industry is experiencing a quiet revolution driven by AI and telematics data, and Taha Abbasi argues Tesla is leading the…

Elon Musk Says AI Will Create Binaries Directly: The End of Traditional Coding | Taha Abbasi
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Elon Musk Says AI Will Create Binaries Directly: The End of Traditional Coding | Taha Abbasi

Elon Musk declared AI will soon create binaries directly — skipping compilers and traditional programming languages.

The Viral AI Essay That Got 51 Million Views: Why Something Big Is Happening | Taha Abbasi
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The Viral AI Essay That Got 51 Million Views: Why Something Big Is Happening | Taha Abbasi

A single essay posted on X by AI researcher Matt Shumer has exploded to over 51 million views, and Taha Abbasi believes it captures a…

Elon Musk's Moon Mass Driver Vision: Launching AI Satellites Into Deep Space | Taha Abbasi
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Elon Musk's Moon Mass Driver Vision: Launching AI Satellites Into Deep Space | Taha Abbasi

In a vision that sounds like science fiction but comes from the mind of the world's most prolific builder, Elon Musk has outlined plans for…

AI Is Revolutionizing Automotive Manufacturing: What the Factory of 2030 Looks Like | Taha Abbasi
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AI Is Revolutionizing Automotive Manufacturing: What the Factory of 2030 Looks Like | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi examines how AI is transforming automotive manufacturing — from Tesla's lights-out factory sections to BMW's quality inspection…

Chinese Clean Tech Companies Face Complex 2026 After Lunar New Year: Global Competition Intensifies | Taha Abbasi
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Chinese Clean Tech Companies Face Complex 2026 After Lunar New Year: Global Competition Intensifies | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi examines how Lunar New Year 2026 intersects with the clean energy industry — as China's clean tech companies return from…

No Claude Is Not Conscious: A Reality Check on AI Awareness and What Actually Matters | Taha Abbasi
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No Claude Is Not Conscious: A Reality Check on AI Awareness and What Actually Matters | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi explores the growing debate around AI consciousness sparked by reactions to Anthropic's Claude — and why the question of…

VinFast Draws Surprising Crowds at Chicago Auto Show 2026: From Skepticism to Serious Contender | Taha Abbasi
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VinFast Draws Surprising Crowds at Chicago Auto Show 2026: From Skepticism to Serious Contender | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi takes a closer look at VinFast's surprising momentum at the 2026 Chicago Auto Show — where unexpectedly long lines and genuine…

South Dakota Approves Its Largest Wind Farm Ever: 333 Megawatts Across 68,300 Acres | Taha Abbasi
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South Dakota Approves Its Largest Wind Farm Ever: 333 Megawatts Across 68,300 Acres | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi analyzes South Dakota's approval of what will become the state's largest wind farm — a 333-megawatt project spanning 68,300…

New Details Emerge on Boring Company's Universal Orlando Tunnel: Underground Transit Gets Real | Taha Abbasi
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New Details Emerge on Boring Company's Universal Orlando Tunnel: Underground Transit Gets Real | Taha Abbasi

New documents reveal unprecedented detail about The Boring Company's planned tunnel system at Universal Orlando Resort, including staffing…