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Tesla Shares Decline Following Q3 Earnings Shortfall Amid Musk’s Robotics Focus

Tesla reported Q3 revenue of $28.1 billion, falling short of Wall Street expectations. CEO Elon Musk’s focus on robotics during the earnings call raised questions about strategic priorities amid the stock decline.

Earnings Report Falls Short of Projections

Tesla’s third-quarter financial results reportedly failed to meet analyst expectations, according to the company’s earnings release on Wednesday. The electric vehicle manufacturer recorded $28.1 billion in revenue, representing a 12% year-over-year increase from $25.2 billion in the same period last year. However, sources indicate this figure fell below the $26.4 billion consensus estimate cited by financial analysts.

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Tech CEOs Zuckerberg, Mosseri, Spiegel Ordered to Testify in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

A Los Angeles judge has ordered three top tech executives to testify in a landmark trial addressing social media addiction claims. The January proceedings will examine whether platforms knowingly harmed young users through addictive features.

Judge Orders Compulsory Testimony in Social Media Safety Case

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel have been ordered to testify in an upcoming trial examining social media addiction and platform safety, according to reports from CNBC. The Los Angeles Superior Court ruling mandates the executives’ appearance in proceedings scheduled to begin in January, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal scrutiny of social media companies’ practices.