Tesla has accused an IG Metall member of secretly recording a Giga Berlin meeting, but the union denies the claims. Police seized the member's computer, and Tesla's plant manager, André Thierig, described the incident as 'beyond words'. IG Metall argues that the representative did not record the meeting and suggests Tesla's accusation is a tactic ahead of upcoming works council elections. The next election is set for March 2-4, 2026, with approximately 11,000 employees eligible to vote. This incident comes amidst a legal victory for SpaceX, as the US labor board dropped oversight of a case involving terminated engineers who signed an open letter against Elon Musk. Meanwhile, xAI, Musk's AI company, has leased a full floor at Lincoln Square South in Bellevue, WA, expanding its presence in the region's tech hub. Additionally, SpaceX has blocked unauthorized Starlink terminals used by Russian troops, disrupting Russian military communications. This move has been praised by Elon Musk, who confirmed that the steps taken have worked.
