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Elon Musk pledges to donate $1T fortune by 2036 after economist's challenge

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Nobel laureate economist Daron Acemoglu challenged Elon Musk to donate his estimated $1 trillion fortune by 2036, suggesting it would validate Musk's belief that money will be irrelevant due to AI. Musk responded affirmatively to the pledge on X, a move that contrasts with his historical approach to philanthropy. Musk's foundation has primarily directed funds to organizations aligned with his business interests, including a Texas nonprofit run by his aide that operates a school for employees near his companies. AI

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Elon Musk pledges to donate $1T fortune by 2036 after economist's challenge

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sydney Lake ·

    A Nobel economist challenged Elon Musk to donate his entire $1T fortune by 2036. Musk’s reply: ‘I am actually going to do something along these lines’

    Musk has historically been apprehensive about philanthropy, so his Monday statement would be a major change for billionaire and trillionaire giving as we know it.

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