Elon Musk’s surprise appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday began on an uneasy note, marked by an awkward reception and jokes that failed to land with the global audience. Yet beneath the uneasy humor, the Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI founder used the high-profile platform to unveil ambitious plans spanning humanoid robots, self-driving vehicles, artificial intelligence, and space exploration. The moment set the tone early. After Musk stepped onto the stage, applause from the audience was noticeably muted, prompting BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, a co-chair of the forum, to intervene. “That was not a large applause. Start … Continue reading Elon Musk’s Davos Appearance Turns Awkward as Jokes Miss — but Big Bets on Robots and AI Take Center Stage