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Elon Musk vows to give every U.S. child a SpaceX share next year
Elon Musk announced on X that he will allocate one SpaceX share to each American child next year, offering no details on how the distribution will work amid rising criticism of AI firms.
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Why it matters
The pledge could affect millions of future shareholders and set a precedent for corporate giveaways to minors.
How this story developed
- Oct 14 Tesla unveils next-gen Roadster with demonstrable airborne capability
- Oct 14 Elon Musk said special committees at Tesla and SpaceX are examining a possible merger, a move that could create a $5 trillion conglomerate.
- Oct 16 Tesla disclosed the Roadster’s price of $200,000 and a $50,000 reservation fee.
- Oct 16 Reservation amounts may be up to $250,000 and are provisional.
- Oct 19 Elon Musk announced on X that each child in the United States will receive one SpaceX share next year, but gave no details on timing or eligibility.
- Oct 19 Musk clarified that the share distribution is planned for 2027.
- Oct 20 Musk’s recent remarks have renewed talk of a merger.
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