Several U.S. government agencies have reportedly instructed their employees not to respond to an email from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, in which he asked recipients, “What did you do last week?”
The email, which was allegedly sent to certain government workers, has sparked discussions about its intent and legality. While the exact purpose of Musk’s inquiry remains unclear, some agencies have raised concerns over potential security risks, unauthorized communication, and workplace protocols.
Officials from the affected agencies have advised staff to ignore the message, citing guidelines that restrict external business communications without proper authorization. Some cybersecurity experts have also warned that unsolicited emails from non-government entities could pose data privacy risks.
Musk, who leads companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has not publicly commented on the situation. However, his history of direct and sometimes unconventional communication with employees, stakeholders, and even government bodies has often drawn attention.
The incident underscores the complex relationship between Musk’s ventures and U.S. regulators, as well as broader concerns about corporate influence on public institutions.
