Elon Musk has once again found himself at the center of controversy, as the tech billionaire continues to grapple with the fallout from a surge in sexualized deepfakes on his social platform X, while newly revealed emails between him and Jeffrey Epstein have drawn fresh scrutiny.

The latest release of Epstein files from the Justice Department indicates that the late sex offender had wider and deeper ties in tech than previously known.

Musk said he had 'declined repeated invitations' from the financier and pushed for the release of the Epstein files.

Mr. Musk has tried to put distance between himself and the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, but emails show the two were on friendly terms.

The two billionaires have clashed online, exchanging accusations over Musk's past emails with Epstein and Hoffman's past visit to Epstein's island.

From Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman to Ben Shapiro and Steve Bannon, the latest Epstein disclosures are giving powerful rivals fresh material to settle old scores.

Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013, according to newly released files, and sought to visit Epstein's island and host him at SpaceX.

Elon Musk lambasted his critics for focusing on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, saying no one has "fought harder" than him for victims and for releasing the files The post Elon Musk Angrily Responds to Accusations He Was Palling Around With Epstein: ‘I Knew That I Would Be Smeared Relentlessly’ first appeared on Mediaite.