Elon Musk announced plans to gift one SpaceX share to every child in America, calling it the first of many such initiatives. The move follows similar pledges by Anthropic and other billionaires to redistribute wealth generated during the AI boom. Musk made the announcement via X, stating the giveaway would begin next year.
The pledge comes as Anthropic commits 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund, reflecting a growing trend among tech elites to address wealth inequality through direct giving. Critics question the feasibility and long-term impact of such gestures, while supporters view them as bold steps toward equitable wealth distribution. The initiative remains unverified in legal and logistical terms, but has already sparked national debate.
Source: Wall Street Journal US Business · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing