Musk pledges SpaceX shares to every child in America amid scrutiny of Big Tech
Summary
Elon Musk has pledged to give one SpaceX share to every child in America next year, though he has not explained how the giveaway would work. The announcement comes as Big Tech faces growing scrutiny over artificial intelligence, job losses and the environmental cost of data centres.
Key Points
- Elon Musk said he will give one SpaceX share to every child in America next year, but offered no details on eligibility or distribution.
- The pledge comes amid mounting scrutiny of technology companies over AI’s social impact, including job displacement and environmental costs.
- Musk made the announcement in response to Anthropic’s plan to commit at least 5 percent of its shares to a public benefit fund.
- The story also revisits Musk’s philanthropic record and past promises, including a 2021 pledge tied to the World Food Programme.
